StudyQA — Master: Gerontology — University of Southampton

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Gerontology is the study of ageing at the individual and societal levels. It examines the changes humans undergo as they age, as well as the impact of growing proportions of older people on social institutions, labour markets, welfare systems and families. It investigates the relationships between generations and the interconnections between our older and younger selves. Insights are taken from social policy, demography, sociology, biology, healthcare sciences, psychology and economics. Gerontology is thus a fundamentally interdisciplinary subject which leads to a fascinating variety of careers.

The programme aims to provide you with:
* critical appreciation of key theoretical perspectives in gerontology and their application to the analysis of issues concerning ageing and the life course
* understanding of contemporary debates in gerontology surrounding the lives of older people, their families and societies in developed and developing countries
* the ability to evaluate policies and initiatives concerning population ageing, welfare provision and quality of life of older people, their families and carers
* competence in qualitative and quantitative research methods and their application to key research questions
* the ability to design and conduct independent research in gerontology using appropriate research methods
* preparation for a career in the field of gerontology and applied health and social sciences

Compulsory modules: Ageing, health and well-being; Demographic change, ageing and globalisation; Perspectives in gerontology; Researching contemporary issues in ageing societies

One substantive module from: Population and health; Population, poverty and policy; Population, resources and the environment; The mixed economy of welfare; Understanding population change; Understanding social change

Plus one research methods module from: Design and statistical analysis of surveys; Philosophy, methodology and research design; Qualitative methods

Plus: Dissertation (15,000 words; MSc only)

We welcome applications from students holding, or expecting to hold, a lower second-class honours degree or higher, or equivalent.Students without the usual entry qualifications may be admitted, with the requisite approval, on the basis of relevant work experience or professional qualifications. Mature applicants without formal qualifications but with relevant experience are also welcomed and will be considered.For all applications, two academic references are required. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications until we have received both references.English language requirementsIf your first language or language of education is not English, we will ask you to show evidence of fluency in the use of English. For all of our postgraduate programmes we require a level of IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 580 (CBT: 237; IBT: 92). For details of other English language tests which we accept, please see the International students section of our website where you will find a list of approved tests. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL paper-based test score : 580 TOEFL iBT® test: 92 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.