Overview

The Ageing Research course from the University of West London promotes applied and critical thinking around theoretical and practice-based issues related to diverse aspects of ageing research and the well-being of older adults.

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00

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Language

English

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120

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86

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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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.

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

16000 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4900 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part time:

National - £2.450
International - £8.000

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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