Overview
Become part of our work to find the best strategies for improving the quality of life of older people. We bringing together academics and postgraduate students to work on some of the most important issues facing us in the 21st century. As a multidisciplinary research centre, we examine issues in ageing and the life course, informing policy and debate at the local, national and global level.
Features
- We offer 2 programmes: the PhD Gerontology and the integrated PhD Gerontology at University of Southampton.
- The PhD in Gerontology usually take 3 years of full-time study, or 6 years part-time. Students on this programme need to have completed a postgraduate programme in gerontology or related social science discipline with a significant element of research methods training.
Programme Structure
Main areas of research
- diversity in later life and ethnic minority ageing
- health and social care
- ageing in developing and transitional societies
- social networks and informal support
- income and pensions
- paid work and informal caring
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Start dates and deadlines will depend on the project students choose.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Gerontology View 14 other PhDs in Gerontology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- We welcome applications from students holding, or expecting to hold, a master's degree in a relevant discipline or from those with equivalent experience or qualifications.
- If you don't have an ESRC-recognised research training master's degree, we will ask you to complete appropriate research training to a similar level.
Tuition Fee
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International
19200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19200 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Southampton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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