MSc Gerontology: Research at University of Southampton

Gerontology examines ageing and its impact. We are proud to be the only department dedicated to Gerontology in the UK. We offer distinctive face-to-face and distance learning programmes in gerontology, global ageing and social policy.

Faculty: Social Sciences  |  Department: Ageing and gerontology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Closed  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On the full-time version of this course your studies take place over 1 year. For the first 8 months, semesters 1 and 2, you'll study the taught part of the course. This is made up of modules that everyone on the course takes, and modules we’ll ask you to choose from a list of options.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including healthcare, social care, public health, education, government services, leisure, tourism. Careers directly related to the course include gerontologist, academic lecturer, academic researcher, aging program coordinator, public policy adviser, health educator.

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