Gerontology

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MSc Gerontology at University of Southampton. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Gerontology is the study of ageing at the individual and societal levels. It examines the changes humans undergo as they age, as well as the impact of growing proportions of older people on social institutions, labour markets, welfare systems and families. It investigates the relationships between generations and the interconnections between our older and younger selves. International tuition fees are £8,800 per year, home/UK fees are £6,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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