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Gerontology PGCert

University of Southampton

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    Main Site - Highfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

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.

This innovative PGCert programme offers interdisciplinary education in the study of gerontology and will prepare you for a wide range of careers working with older people. You will develop specialist knowledge in social, demographic and economic issues, theoretical perspectives on gerontology and national and international policy and practice in adult and elder care services. You may take up to two modules from the distance learning (DL) postgraduate programme in gerontology.

If you prefer, you can apply to study this course as a part-time postgraduate certificate (PGCert), you will usually study over 2 years.

Assessment methods (Outcome qualification level): A variety of assessment methods are employed, which include essays, oral presentations, group work, exercises, research reports and the dissertation. All programme modules have their own page on Blackboard. Students are able to access materials (lecture slides, recordings of lectures, coursework details, references and module updates) to supplement their independent study.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 8,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of Southampton, University Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

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Southampton is proud of its inclusive international community, welcoming over 10,000 students from more than 130 countries.
Southampton is a truly global university. It has 350+ student-led clubs and societies, which provide great opportunities to build intercultural skills.
Specialist careers support and 400+ paid internships and work experience opportunities prepare international students for their future in the global job market.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    20th out of 101 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    142 69%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    20th

    30

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.88 72%

    86th

    41

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