www.swansea.ac.uk Postgraduate Prospectus 2012

AGEING STUDIESPopulation ageing is an issue that will dominate thetwenty-first century. It is unprecedented and profoundand will have an enduring effect across the globe.Changes in the population structure will touch allaspects of life, from family composition and livingarrangements, to social support, economic activity, andsocial security, as well as the consumption of goodsand leisure activity.This degree will:• equip you with the skills necessary for a rewarding careerworking with older people, and managing and deliveringservices for an older population• help you to gain transferable skills, including team working,communication, presentation, and analytical skills• prepare you for a research degree.MSc in Ageing StudiesThis programme acknowledges that ageing is accompanied bybiological changes, but takes a holistic approach to ageing. Itshifts the central focus from the medical model of ageing, to onethat encompasses a range of disciplines, viewing the process asa positive experience.The staff delivering the course have connections to policy makersthat are unparalleled in other parts of the UK. The course is alsoexceptional in its acknowledgment of differences in policybetween the devolved countries of the UK, and in the globalcontext.Compulsory Modules• Population Ageing and Policy: An Introduction• Perspectives on Ageing• Foundations in Research• Health and Ageing.Optional Modules*• Policies and Practices for an Ageing Population• Critical Social Work with Older People• Environment and Ageing• Older People, Citizenship and Participation.How the degree is structuredThe programme is comprised of sixmodules and a dissertation. Each moduleprovides the opportunity to examinecutting-edge debates and issues onageing in an international context.The programme is offered on a full-time orpart-time basis. Full-time students attendlectures one day per week and willnormally complete six modules and submittheir dissertation by the end of the firstyear. Part-time students normally take twoyears to complete six modules, and afurther year to complete the dissertation.“The most enjoyable part of the coursewas having access to such a wide variety ofspecialist speakers. Video conferencingfacilities enable students to discuss issues insuch places as Ireland and India. This globalperspective was fascinating and enabled amore critical view of more local issues.I would definitely recommend SwanseaUniversity to other students, particularly theMSc in Ageing Studies course. In fact, I havealready persuaded a colleague to enrol inthe course next year! Apart from thepractical benefits, such as ample parkingfacilities, a well stocked library, numerouscoffee shops and the beautiful location,Swansea University is staffed with a varietyof expert and helpful people, committed tothe development of students.”Robert Workman,MSc Ageing Studies* We reserve the right to withdraw optional modules78MASTER'S DEGREES – AGEING STUDIESEntry requirementsApplicants holding, or expecting to achieve anHonours degree (2.2 or above) will be considered.Candidates with non-standard entry qualifications areencouraged to apply and may be admitted on thebasis of relevant work experience or professionalqualifications with requisite approval. Two yearsemployment experience in local authorities, health,private and voluntary organisations and industry willbe considered as relevant.English Language RequirementIELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)or Swansea University recognised equivalent.Scholarships and BursariesA range of postgraduate scholarships and bursariesis available. For details, please visitwww.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships/PostgraduateAssessmentThe Master’s degree is available by assessed coursework and adissertation of around 20,000 words. The dissertation may bebased on a literature review or empirically grounded research.Further informationWebsite: www.swansea.ac.uk/humanandhealthsciences/postgraduate/taughtmastersContact the Admissions Tutor:Dr. Sarah Hillcoat-Nallétamby,Centre for Innovative AgeingEmail: s.hillcoat-nalletamby@swansea.ac.ukTel: + 44 (0)1792 295783Visit the University: see page 182 for detailsApplications can be made online at:www.swansea.ac.uk/applyonline– see pages 184 – 185 for further informationFor details of research degrees available inAgeing Studies, please see page 20.79MASTER'S DEGREES – AGEING STUDIES