Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 60 months
- Part-time: 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Please note, admission is open throughout the year for Research programs
Language
English
IELTS
IELTS: 6.5
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Bangor, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Psychology, Gerontology
Overview
The Ageing and Dementia Studies Professional Doctorate as a distanced learning pathway with e-learning modules seeks to offer an alternative route for advanced practitioners in the UK and overseas to gain an applied doctoral-level qualification and consolidate both their learning and expertise, as well as gain new insights and theoretical perspectives.
The Professional Doctorate at Bangor University is aligned with contemporary UK and Wales-based policy imperatives guiding the development of dementia care and responds to the educational requirements of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and other NHS organisations in the UK.
Main aims of the programme
- To provide students with a rigorous framework for the development and synthesis of empirical, professional and organisational knowledge linked to ageing and dementia as the basis for the development of enhanced health and social care services.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- e-Research
- Social Networks and Communities for Health and Wellbeing
- Successful Ageing, Resilience and Wellbeing
- Creative Approaches to Ageing
- Positioning Dementia Care
- Evidence for Improvement
- Managing Transitions and Rehabilitation
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students will be expected to be working in a role which has the capacity to support achievement of the course aims and objectives, and to be able to demonstrate organisational support.
Admission by undergraduate degree
- Successful completion of Bachelor degree (minimum 2:ii) with significant experience in health service development.
- Students will be expected to be working in a role which has the capacity to support achievement of the course aims and objectives, and to be able to demonstrate organisational support.
Admission by Experience: Mature student status
- A candidate may be considered for acceptance provided that they have relevant work experience and have strong references and personal statement.
- Usually, under such circumstances, the candidate would be invited for an interview where circumstances allowed (e.g. face-to-face, Skype, telephone).
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 40,000 AUD / year (≈ 21,000 GBP / year)
Domestic
Citizens or residents: 9,868 AUD / year (≈ 5,181 GBP / year)
Living costs
Bangor, United Kingdom: 1,257-2,171 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Ageing and Dementia Studies.
Available Scholarships
- Alumni scholarship - Provided by university - Grant 1000 GBP - Deadline Anytime - Merit-based
- Snowdon Masters Scholarship - Provided by university - Grant 30000 GBP - Deadline Not specified - Merit-based
- Deans Scholarship - Provided by university - Grant 6000 GBP - Deadline Anytime - Merit-based
- International Scholarship - Provided by university - Grant 4000 GBP - Deadline Anytime - Merit-based
- Heads of School Scholarship - Provided by university - Grant Various benefits - Deadline Not specified - Merit-based
- Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research - Provided by university - Grant Various benefits - Deadline Not specified - Merit-based
- Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships - Provided by university - Grant Various benefits - Deadline 07 Jul 2027 - Merit-based
