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Master of Dementia Studies Contemporary Approaches to Practice

London, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

1-year full-time on-campus master's degree in Dementia Studies: Contemporary Approaches to Practice at the University of West London (London).

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Understand foundational and advanced concepts in Dementia Studies: Contemporary Approaches to Practice
Apply relevant disciplinary methods and ideas
Analyse questions and evidence in the field
Communicate findings clearly
Use research and inquiry approaches where included in the curriculum
Connect theory with projects or applied work where offered

Career outcomes

Leadership in dementia care and related health and social care services
Further study (doctoral programme)

Curriculum

1-year full-time taught master's. Core modules: Dementia Policy and Influences in Practice
Global Perspectives in Dementia
Dementia: Culture and Society
Evidence-based Approaches to Dementia in Health and Social Care
Research Methods in Dementia. A dissertation or project completes the degree.

Entry requirements

Academic

You should have an honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or equivalent in a related subject (such as nursing
Occupational therapy
Social work
Psychology
Or similar) and relevant work experience (such as health
Social
Independent
Or voluntary sector care).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (usually 2:2 or above, Subject-related for some courses) or equivalent professional qualification with experience, Level 6 qualifications at the same level as UK applicants

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 each)
TOEFL iBT Duolingo 120 (min 100 each subscore)
Duolingo PTE Academic 58+ (51+ each)
PTE Academic Cambridge 176 (169 each)
Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4.5 (writing

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
Passport copy
Recommendations or references if required
Personal statement if required
Resume or CV if required
Financial evidence for international study if required

How to apply

Choose a course and check its entry requirements and fees. Apply through the 'International' tab on the course page. There is no application fee for direct applications. Upload passport and CV and personal statement and two references and English certificate and transcripts. Follow the applicant portal. Accept the offer. Meet academic conditions. Pay the financial condition (2000 GBP tuition deposit is non-refundable). Request a CAS and apply to UKVI for the Student visa with financial evidence. Apply over 3 months before the start date.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£17,250 - £17,750 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	West London campus (Ealing)
Faculty or school	School of Medicine and Biosciences
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Standard
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	University of West London publishes an International Ambassador Scholarship opportunity for international fee-paying degree students. Its university undergraduate prospectus describes awards of up to 5000 GBP. The latest award value and eligibility for the intended intake must be confirmed directly.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.