Course summary
Across the globe, there is increasing attention on end-of-life care, assisted dying, and the cultural values that shape our understanding of death and bereavement. This postgraduate programme provides fresh and critical insights into end-of-life practice and policy, palliative care, cultural representations of death and dying, and the complex ethical issues that accompany them. WHY THIS PROGRAMME
- You will examine new theories, key concepts and a variety of research methods relating to end of life issues.
- As the global population ages and grows, so too does the number of deaths in the world each year. You will explore new patterns of ageing and dying, and the implications of these for policy and practice.
- You will examine the specific challenges of delivering optimal end of life care in the global context, examining diverse models of care, their implementation in differing cultural settings and the global spread of palliative care approaches.
- Courses will explore some of the diverse cultural beliefs surrounding what makes a ‘good death’ and consider global attempts to improve end of life care.
- You will consider the expanding debate surrounding the legalisation of assisted dying, and examine the implications for policy and practice in different settings.
- Designed for and delivered on the FutureLearn platform.
- Non-government organisations concerned with end of life care policy, service design and management.
- International health organisations, particularly those with a focus on ageing and end of life care.
- Government agencies and departments that take responsibility for end of life care strategies and provision.
- Creative industries that focus on matters of death and dying in film, literature, public engagement, exhibitions and installations.
- Emerging new professional groups: such as Death Doulas and other end of life practitioners.
How to apply
International applicants
International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'.
Entry requirements
2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Social Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Death, Dying, Bereavement, Cultural Studies and Criticism, Mortuary Science, Funeral Studies and other Allied Health Professions. Diplomas or certificates in any of the following may be accepted instead of academic qualifications and in complement with lower academic qualifications: Funeral Directors, Midwives, Doulas, Funeral Celebrants, Spiritual Care in Health Contexts, Grief Counselling, Loss and Bereavement Expertise, Palliative and Hospice Care, Compassionate Communities, Community Development, Voluntary Action and Organisations, Social Care, Social Enterprise. We may also accept applicants with relevant and substantial professional and/or industry experience even if they do not necessarily hold a relevant qualification. Please include a 500 word personal statement detailing your relevant background and/or industry experience. You should state why you have applied for this programme and how your background/interests make you a good fit for the course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website.
https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/
Sponsorship information
Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.
Provider information
University of Glasgow
Berkeley Square
Pavilion 3
99 Berkeley Street
Glasgow
G3 7HR