PGCert Gerontology at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Gerontology is the study of ageing and its effects on individuals and societies. 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.

What you will study

The PG Cert Gerontology is made up of 4 modules. All students must study the Perspectives in Gerontology module and you’ll be able to choose 3 other modules. If you study full-time, you'll take 4 modules in one year: 2 in the first semester and 2 in the second.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including local and national government, health and social care, charity sector, higher education, market research. Careers directly related to the course include gerontologist, academic lecturer, academic researcher, aging program coordinator, public policy adviser, health educator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:1 degree. You’ll need a 2:1 degree. Our preferred subjects are: sociology, demography, psychology, social work, nursing, medicine, allied health sciences, anthropology, marketing, economics, business studies, engineering. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,300 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 10,000 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/apply

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