Overview

About the programme

Research in Ageing and Later Life at The Open University UK is wide-ranging and interdisciplinary, with a strong emphasis on qualitative and participative research methods that address experiences of ageing. Our research also relies significantly on quantitative methods to study patterns of disease and health inequalities in later life and across the life course.

Projects have been supported by a variety of funders including Research Councils, British Academy and Leverhulme, Academy of Medicine (Global Challenges Research Fund), the Department of Health, local authorities such as Milton Keynes Council, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Sir Halley Stewart Trust and many other charities and voluntary organisations.

Programme Structure

Potential research projects:

Older people’s understanding and use of technologies
Digital health wearables for older people and carers
Digital skills for older people
Learning in later life
Policies and practices in ageing societies
Critical, historical or cultural approaches to ageing and later life
Ageing well and active and successful ageing
Living environments, life course, and ageing
Mental and physical health in later life
Dementia and physical exercise
Understanding the age-friendly community
Ethnic inequalities in later life
Intergenerational relations
Sexuality and later life
Global health inequalities in later life
Multiple morbidities in later life

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Gerontology View 12 other PhDs in Gerontology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry requirements:

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and an MA or research methods training at MA level (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12705 GBP / year

≈ 12705 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Milton Keynes

United Kingdom

848 - 1345 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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