Ageing Studies PhD at Brunel University of London

Programme overview

The overall aim of the Ageing Studies theme is to advance our knowledge and understanding of how to improve the health and quality of life of older people. We bring a range of disciplinary perspectives to addressing our key research challenges: maximising the ability of people to age well, mapping the diverse and dynamic ways that people age, and contributing to the development and evaluation of health and social care interventions that optimise the potential for ageing well.

Faculty: College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences | Department: Department of Health Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: January; April; October | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

You will receive tailored careers support during your PhD and for up to three years after you complete your research at Brunel. We encourage you to actively engage in career planning and managing your personal development right from the start of your research, even (or perhaps especially) if you don't yet have a career path in mind.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The general University entrance requirement for registration for a research degree is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1). An interview will be required as part of the admissions process and will be conducted by at least two academic staff members remotely via MS Teams, Zoom, or face to face. Applicants will be required to submit a personal statement and a research statement. Please contact your proposed supervisor, where possible, to receive feedback and guidance on your research statement before submitting it. Learn how to prepare a research statement here. English language: IELTS: 7 (min 6 in all areas).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition per year Source

International applicants: GBP 24,795 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: January; April; October

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.brunel.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=AGESTUDDFTD&code2=0001

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