Short courses in gerontology (distance learning)

Postgraduate

In Southampton

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Southampton

  • Start date

    September

Introducing your course
Training in the area of ageing and understanding its causes and consequences, is a critical skill which can benefit employees across a range of professional sectors. Short courses in Gerontology last for 12 weeks and are an effective way of introducing yourself to the study of ageing, or more specialised topics such as mental health, demographic change around the world or poverty and social protection.
The Distance Learning programme provides you with flexibility to access online materials according to your work and life obligations. We also offer a Short Course in the use of quantitative or qualitative research methods, using specialised software. Enrol now and enhance your set of skills in a range of professional sectors, such as health and social care, or policy-making.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Southampton (Hampshire)
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University Road, SO17 1BJ

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

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This centre's achievements

2020
2019

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

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This centre has featured on Emagister for 7 years

Subjects

  • Credit

Course programme

Year 1

Each course runs for 12 weeks.

Semester OneOptional

GERO6010Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 20

Perspectives in Gerontology (DL)

GERO6013Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 20

Researching Ageing Societies (DL)

GERO6014Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 20

Quantitative Research Methods (DL)

GERO6022Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 20

Poverty and Social Protection Around The World (DL)

GERO6023Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 20

Mental Health and Ageing (DL)

GERO6026Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 20

Global Perspectives in Gerontology (DL)

GERO6027Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 20

Ageing in China and South-East Asia (DL)

Semester TwoOptional

GERO6011Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 20

Ageing, Health & Well-Being (DL)

GERO6012Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 20

Demographic Change, Ageing & Globalisation (DL)

GERO6015Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 20

Qualitative Research Methods (DL)

GERO6024Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 20

Ageing in Africa: Research and Policy (DL)

GERO6025Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 20

Policy Evaluation for Ageing Societies (DL)

Additional information

Study Locations: , Distance learning

Short courses in gerontology (distance learning)

Price on request