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PostgraduateMSc

Global Ageing and Policy (Distance Learning)

University of Southampton
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2 yearsDuration
£26,200Per Year (Intl)
£10,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MSc Global Ageing and Policy (Distance Learning) at University of Southampton. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time structure. The MSc Global Ageing and Policy (Distance Learning) programme introduces students to the study of ageing over the life course, focusing particularly on the principles of policy evaluation in ageing societies, and on the opportunities and challenges associated with ageing in specific regions of the world, including China, South-east Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Following the successful completion of 6 taught modules, this programme also offers students the opportunity to conduct independent research through the MSc Dissertation, often with links to current research projects in the Centre fo... International tuition fees are £26,200 per year, home/UK fees are £10,400 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 £25,500 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Ageing across the Life Course
Comparative Gerontology and Policy Frameworks
Ageing in China and East Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa: Demographic Change and Policy
Policy Evaluation in Ageing Societies
Research Methods in Gerontology
Global Health and Wellbeing in Later Life
Independent Research Project and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.566.56.56
PTE Academic67

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,200

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£52,400

Home Student Fee

£10,400

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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