Course summary
Dementia is a growing problem globally. There are more than 800,000 people with dementia in the UK and 44 million world-wide, posing a major challenge for treatment and care. The Dementia Studies course is aimed at all those involved in the health and care of people with dementia. The course comprises a unique set of educational initiatives designed to enable healthcare professionals to improve the quality of life for people with dementia by building expertise in generating and delivering better care. It provides a comprehensive and holistic theoretical and practical framework for understanding dementia and enables a broad understanding of the impact of dementia on the individual and society. Clinical knowledge is blended with developing skills in communication for health and social care, research and leadership learning. Successful completion of the course will provide specialised knowledge and expertise which will be invaluable in improving the prospect of employment in the field and will enhance the likelihood of career progression. Ultimately, students will be empowered to deliver significant improvements in the quality of services provided to people living with dementia. PGCert All three modules from the following clinical module list OR two modules from the clinical module list plus one module from the PGDip professional module list.
- Understanding Dementia (20 credits)
- Assessment and Treatment of Dementia (20 credits)
- Psychological and Social Perspectives of Dementia (20 credits)
- Research Methods and Critical Appraisal (20 credits)
- Communication, Learning and Teaching in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Leadership and Change Management in Clinical Services (20 credits)
- Quality, Safety and Service Improvement in Clinical Services (20 credits)
- PGCert and PGDip modules
- Dissertation (60 credits)
Modules
Please check our website in January 2024 for the modules running in the academic year 2024/25.
Assessment method
Most modules are assessed by means of a 3,000 word in-depth evaluation of a topic agreed by the student and module leader.
How to apply
International applicants
EU nationals starting new postgraduate courses will pay international fees and will not be eligible for student funding from the UK government. However, there are exceptions to this for Irish nationals and EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme. For the latest information, please see gov.uk/student-finance.
Entry requirements
A degree and evidence of a capacity to study at Masters level with a substantial interest and/or experience in an area of health or social care. or: Evidence of a capacity to study at Masters level and at least two years’ work experience in an environment related to dementia care (including lived experience). or: Completion of at least three years’ basic medical science at a UK medical school (having gained at least 360 credits) with a guaranteed place to continue medical studies on completion of the MSc. For international students a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £2550 | Whole course |
| England | £2550 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £2550 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £2550 | Whole course |
| Wales | £2550 | Whole course |
| International | £4830 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people. Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2024/25.
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH