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Ageing, Mental Health and Dementia
MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD)
Key Features
distance learning
modules led by experts in the field
multi disciplinary multi agency perspective
user and career involvement
person centred practice
What our Students' say:
'for me one of the things that I have valued most is the module leaders are also still working in clinical areas and have real experience of the challenges and difficulties this can bring'
'A doctor for decades, I felt the depth and humanity in the course fuelled new energy, passion and pride about care, especially for older people'
What it's about:
Through a process of critical enquiry review accepted values and belief systems to promote person centred practice for older people with mental health problems
What you do
Complete 4 modules each year in years 1 (PG Cert) and year 2 (PG Diploma) with a variety of assessments. Year 3 involves completion of a dissertation.
Where next?
Variety of roles involving ageing, mental health and dementia
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Fact File
| Qualification: | MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Health |
| Location: | Stafford Campus |
| Course Start: | September 2009 |
| Course Length: | 3 Years Part time |
| Attendance: | Distance Learning |
| Entry Requirements: | Honours degree from a UK university, or any other equivalent qualification. Must also have IELTS minimum score 6.0 or equivalent if English isn't your first language. Alternatively if you do not hold a degree, you should have significant experience and can provide evidence of ability to undertake the course successfully and benefit from it. You would also be expected to have regular contact with older people with mental health problems; should be employed within the healthcare or welfare sectors caring with older people with mental health problems. |
| Application: | To apply please see contact details below |
| Fees and Bursaries: | £25 per credit; Total £4500 (180 credits) |
Contact
For more information about Ageing, Mental Health and Dementia please contact:
Faculty of HealthFaculty Admissions Team
t: Health admissions: +44 (0)1785 353766
e: healthyoptions@staffs.ac.uk
