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Course options
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Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate
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Location
Run at the client site in the region of United Kingdom
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Study mode
Distance / Online
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Start date
30-SEP-21
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
About this course
Gerontology looks at ageing and its impact on individuals and society. Explore the changes people experience as they age and the effects of ageing populations on society on our full-time PGCert Gerontology (Distance Learning) course at the University of Southampton. This course is ideal if you need the flexibility to combine work and postgraduate study.
Understanding the process of population ageing can benefit areas such as health and social care, research, and local and national policy.
On this online postgraduate certificate in gerontology, you’ll look at the subject from a range of perspectives, including policy, demography, sociology, biology, healthcare sciences, psychology and economics.
You’ll develop:
understanding of key theories in gerontology and their application
knowledge of modern global debates around the lives of older people, their families and societies
the ability to evaluate policies and initiatives concerning issues like population ageing, welfare provision and quality of life
Careers
On this PGCert in gerontology with distance learning you’ll graduate with the knowledge and practical skills to work with older people in a wide range of settings.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 6,620per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
17th
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Campus address
University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, England
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Subject ranking
26th out of 102 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 212142 72%20th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10054 54%58th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.88 78%79th
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