Course summary

The world’s population is ageing and with this there is a greater need to ensure the environments in which we work, rest and play are supportive and inclusive of this demographic shift. The Postgraduate Certificate Design for Dementia and Ageing offers students the opportunity to study online for a postgraduate degree qualification in relation to environmental design for dementia and ageing. This unique course provides students with an advanced understanding of environmental design principles , implications for policy, practice, economic, social and cultural issues in relation to dementia and ageing, and the development of ageing and dementia inclusive environments. The course will also introduce students to principles and practice in relation to inclusive and participatory approaches to engagement when designing ageing and dementia inclusive environments. The programme will cover content and skills development in design, as well as introducing students to theory and practice in dementia studies, gerontology and housing of relevance to environmental design. The course is suitable for architects, housing and design professionals who are interested in designing inclusive and supportive environments for older people and people living with dementia. This course is also suitable for health and social care professionals who are interested in the impact that environments and environment design have on supporting healthy ageing and for people living with dementia.