PGCert Design for Dementia and Ageing at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The online PGCert Design for Dementia and Ageing teaches environmental design principles for people living with dementia and ageing, including policy, practice, economic, social and cultural implications, developing inclusive environments and involving people with lived experience in design.

Duration: 12 months part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: part-time (online) | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three modules, one per semester, combine bespoke content with modules from the MSc Dementia Studies and MSc Housing Studies. Teaching uses online videos, recorded short lectures, interactive activities and online sessions in tutor groups, with weekly reading and tasks.

Career pathways

Suited to architects, housing and design professionals and health and social care professionals. Specialist posts include dementia care designer, healthcare architect, elderly care interior designer and dementia care coordinator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum second class honours degree or equivalent; applicants without these qualifications but with significant relevant work or life experience are encouraged to apply. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-skill. Pearson Test of English (Academic) 62 overall with 60 in each sub-skill. TOEFL exams taken before 21 January 2026: 88 overall with 20 in reading, 19 in writing, 19 in listening and 22 in speaking. TOEFL exams taken from 21 January 2026: 4.5 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 2,776 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total cost for the PGCert, UK and Republic of Ireland students Source

International applicants: GBP 4,786 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total cost for the PGCert, international (including EU) students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months part-time

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