BA Gerontologie: Altern nachhaltig gestalten at University of Vechta

Six-semester Bachelor of Arts that trains gerontologists in how individuals and societies can create conditions for a high quality of life in old age. The foundation subjects (health sciences, sociology, psychology, law and economics) are studied with both applied and research orientation. Taught in German.

Duration: 6 semesters (180 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester  |  Location: Vechta, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

Compulsory modules cover introduction to gerontology, theories of ageing, social and psychological gerontology, public health, health, care, civil-law and social-law aspects, research methods, statistics, participatory and moderation methods, an eight-week practical module and the bachelor's thesis. Elective modules cover law, economics, social policy and psychology, plus teaching-research projects.

Career pathways

Management roles in care and advisory institutions, politics, the health sector and welfare associations, personnel departments, municipal senior services and social planning, and providers whose target group is people in the second half of life.

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