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PGCert Design for Dementia and Ageing

University of Stirling

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    University of Stirling

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

Overview

The world鈥檚 population is ageing and with this there is a greater need to ensure the environments in which we work, rest and play are supportive and inclusive of this demographic shift.

The Postgraduate Certificate Design for Dementia and Ageing offers students the opportunity to study online for a postgraduate degree qualification in relation to environmental design for dementia and ageing.

This unique course provides students with an advanced understanding of environmental design principles , implications for policy, practice, economic, social and cultural issues in relation to dementia and ageing, and the development of ageing and dementia inclusive environments.

The course will also introduce students to principles and practice in relation to inclusive and participatory approaches to engagement when designing ageing and dementia inclusive environments.

The programme will cover content and skills development in design, as well as introducing students to theory and practice in dementia studies, gerontology and housing of relevance to environmental design.

The course is suitable for architects, housing and design professionals who are interested in designing inclusive and supportive environments for older people and people living with dementia.

Course objectives

This course will give you access to specialist knowledge in relation to architectural practice and environmental design for ageing and dementia. At the end of this course, graduates will develop key skills including:

  • in-depth knowledge of key concepts informing aged care and dementia care practice;
  • key principles and concepts in relation to age friendly and dementia friendly housing;
  • the role of the environment in influencing the experience of dementia and ageing;
  • key principles in relation to the design and implementation of age inclusive and dementia inclusive environments;
  • international and multidisciplinary perspectives regarding environmental design practice for ageing and dementia care;
  • practical examples of the ageing and dementia inclusive design process;
  • assessing and evaluating age inclusive and dementia inclusive environments.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 4,786per 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 Stirling

University of Stirling

  • University League Table

    53rd

  • Campus address

    University of Stirling, University of Stirling, Stirling, Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    31st out of 101 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    192 93%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    47th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.84 71%

    90th

    26

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