PhD Ageing Research at University of West London

Programme overview

Our Ageing Research PhD provides an opportunity for those with an interest in older adults and ageing to undertake advanced studies within your chosen area. UWL is committed to advancing knowledge and innovation in research and education to improve the lives of older people in the UK and around the world living with dementia. The team within The Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory (GIAM) has expertise in conducting multi-method research in dementia and ageing related studies and can provide relevant mentoring and supervision to doctoral students.

Duration: 4 years full-time; 4 years full-time online; 6 years part-time; 6 years part-time online | Study mode: full-time (part-time available; online/distance option) | Intake: September 2027, February 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

During your Ageing Research PhD, you will have a supervisory team made up of a Director of Studies with expertise in your chosen field, a further supervisor and, where appropriate, an additional adviser. Your research will be judged through the presentation of a thesis or artefact and a viva voce for academic assessment. We provide a stimulating and supportive environment where you will benefit from: a series of master classes and lectures from industry figures support by a supervisor and a second supervisor suited to your project.

Career pathways

Through our PhD in Ageing Research, we aim to equip the next generation of future leaders in ageing research with the knowledge and skills to make a real impact worldwide.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are: a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field. a Masters degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience. In addition to the minimum entry requirements for a UWL research degree, we are looking to recruit high-quality PhD candidates who have relevant research or practice-based experience related to older adults. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and well-organised, have good presentation skills, can communicate sensitively and effectively in both spoken and written English, and, with supervision, have the potential to develop as independent researchers, and can complete their doctoral research within four to six years. IELTS 6.5 overall or above. a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience. Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0).

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,900 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (4 years, September 2027); Full-time (4 years, February 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 16,000 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (4 years, September 2027); Full-time (4 years, February 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027, February 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time; 4 years full-time online; 6 years part-time; 6 years part-time online

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/research/research-degrees/applying-phd

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