Course summary
The Dementia Studies course is aimed at all those involved in the health and care of people with dementia. The course comprises a new and unique set of educational initiatives designed to enable healthcare professionals to improve the quality of life of dementia sufferers 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.
Modules
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) or; quality, safety and service improvement in clinical services (20 credits); dissertation (60 credits).
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. Students also complete a dissertation.
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 | £7650 | Whole course |
| England | £7650 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £7650 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £7650 | Whole course |
| Wales | £7650 | Whole course |
| International | £14490 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH