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Faculty of

Humanities and Social Sciences

Public Policy and Professional Practice

MA in Gerontology

MA/Postgraduate Diploma in Gerontology

Award: PGDip or MA

Course Director: Professor Miriam Bernard

Contact Name: Dorothy Tyson, Course Administrator

Address: School of Public Policy and Professional Practice, Chancellors Building, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG

Telephone:  +44 (0)1782 733126
Email: d.tyson@educ.keele.ac.uk

* Keele Graduate bursaries are available for Keele graduates wishing to undertake a Taught Master's programme.

 MA in Gerontology

 What is the course about? The course provides students with a critical perspective on growing older, integrating advances in knowledge about social aspects of ageing with an update and review of developments in research, policy and service delivery. It enables participants to develop understanding and skills to conduct research, inform policy and develop appropriate services.

Who is it for? The course is aimed at anyone with an interest in ageing and a key feature is its emphasis on multi- and interdisciplinary perspectives. Participants come from a range of backgrounds, including professionals working with older people, people who have recently completed a first degree, and those wishing to pursue studies or a career in ageing research or practice. The course is also suitable for older people and those with non-traditional academic backgrounds. The programme attempts to apply the principles of adult learning so students are encouraged to draw on their experience, to take responsibility for their own learning, and to participate actively in all aspects of the programme.

What will it involve? The course comprises eight ‘taught’ modules plus a research-based dissertation, delivered flexibly to reflect participants’ learning styles and working patterns.  A range of different teaching and learning methods are used, including lectures, seminars, workshops, debates, guided study, self-directed study, and poster presentations. The teaching team is multidisciplinary and is drawn from a group of international scholars in the field of ageing. It also includes a wide variety of expert practitioners based both inside and outside the University.

How is it assessed? Assessment is continuous and based upon a variety of written assignments and the completion of a research dissertation. The course has a flexible start date. Participants can join the course throughout the academic year. Some modules are also available as stand-alone15 credit M-level modules.

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MA IN GERONTOLOGY WILL NOT BE RUNNING AS A FULL PROGRAMME IN 2012/13.  However, there will be some free standing modules on offer which can be accredited towards the MA.   If you would be interested in receiving further information about these modules please contact Dorothy Tyson and she will put you on the mailing list to receive details as they become available.