MSc Dementia Studies: Contemporary Approaches to Practice at University of West London

Programme overview

Dementia Studies: Contemporary Approaches to Practice is an interdisciplinary course that offers cutting-edge knowledge about dementia and developments in care and service provision. The course is designed for all those involved in the delivery of health and social care for people living with dementia. Undertaking the course will help you gain the specialist knowledge you will need to become an effective leader in dementia care.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; 2 - 4 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027, February 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MSc course can be completed in one year on a full-time study basis or in two-to-four years on a part-time study basis. It comprises six core modules and a 12-month dissertation module. Modules run sequentially throughout the academic year and consist of 6-week learning blocks. Modules include: Dementia Policy and Influences in Practice; Global Perspectives in Dementia; Dementia: Culture and Society; Evidence-based Approaches to Dementia in Health and Social Care; Research Methods in Dementia; Leadership and Innovation in Dementia Care; Project Dissertation.

Career pathways

Successful completion of the course will provide health and social care professionals with specialist knowledge and leadership skills in dementia care. This expertise can help improve employment prospects and enhance the likelihood of career progression in dementia related services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have an honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or equivalent in a related subject (such as nursing, occupational therapy, social work, psychology, or similar) and relevant work experience (such as health, social, independent, or voluntary sector care). Or you may be planning a career working in or leading dementia care services. If you do not have a 2.2 Honours degree or international equivalent in a related subject, then we may offer you a place based on relevant work experience and training in dementia care. All applications are considered individually. We welcome applications from individuals with a health and social care background. Please note that you do not have to be a registered nurse to apply for this course. We look for students who show enthusiasm and a passion for the subject through previous study or professional experience. IELTS 6.5 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement of 6.5 overall score for IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,200 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027, February 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; 2 - 4 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-apply-postgraduates

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