We invite applications for doctoral research in various topic areas, including:
- healthy ageing and its determinants
- ageing and social relationships
- surveillance, technology and ageing
- minorities and ageing
- ageing social care research (care homes and home care).
Career opportunities:
Through our PhD in Ageing Research, we aim to equip the next generation of future leaders in ageing research with the knowledge and skills to make a real impact worldwide.
Our doctoral programme will:
- enhance leadership skills and effectiveness
- foster critical approaches to evidence review and knowledge management
- develop advanced skills in research design, practice and dissemination
- promote advanced knowledge and a critical understanding of ageing research, concepts and theoretical frameworks
- improve scholarship in critical thinking, written manuscripts and oral debates.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Carer experiences of end-of-life care in mental health wards
- Decision making, risk and reassurance in virtual care settings for people living with dementia
- Supporting people living with young onset dementia (YOD) to use creative arts as a post diagnostic tool to reduce loneliness and improve quality of life
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Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 86
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:
- a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
- a Masters degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 30,229 AUD / year ≈ 16,000 GBP / year
- Domestic: 9,258 AUD / year ≈ 4,900 GBP / year
Part time:
- National - £2,450
- International - £8,000
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,148-4,075 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
