Dementia Studies
MSc PGCert PGDip (PGCert PGDip)
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Course summary and entry requirements
Course duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 3 years
About the course
The Dementia Studies course provides advanced professional education and understanding of dementia for professionals involved in the health and care of people with dementia. Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to become the clinical leaders of the future by through studying a blend of clinical knowledge with learning in the three key professional domains of research, leadership, and communication and learning, along with the development of research and publishing skills.
The dementia content of the programme meets the professional development needs of a wide range of practitioners working in dementia.
The course would be most suitable for the following applicants:
- mental health professionals including community psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists
- higher trainees in psychiatry and care of the elderly
- acute hospital medical and nursing staff
- general practitioners
- professionals in the voluntary and private sectors
- nursing and residential home managers and nurses.The course has a multidisciplinary framework, and it is intended that students will share their occupational experiences, enhancing multidisciplinary working and promoting successful inter-professional practice.
It is acknowledged that some students may not initially wish to enrol for a full MSc programme; therefore it is possible to apply for the postgraduate diploma, postgraduate certificate or one of the single modules from within the programme.
Typical entry requirements
Individual offers may vary.
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 7.0 overall, 7.0 in writing.Other:
Applications will be made direct to Postgraduate Medicine, BSMS. Applicants may be interviewed. They will be expected to be aware of the latest trends and developments in dementia, for example through reading appropriate journals.Applications are welcomed from international students with appropriate qualifications and experience. Where necessary, applicants may enrol in the extended masters programme within the GPHSS. This is an intensive period of training in academic writing, English language and related skills which takes place before admission to the MSc course.
Claims for the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) will be considered.
Degree and/or experience:
EITHER a degree and evidence of ability to study at masters level with a substantial interest and/or experience in an area of health or social careOR evidence of ability to study at masters level and at least two years work experience in an environment related to dementia care.
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Course content
Course structure
The course comprises 120 taught credits and a 60-credit dissertation.
Most modules are delivered intensively over a block of four or five days. Students should also allow approximately 165 hours of private study time for reading, research and assignment writing for each module.
MSc students are required to undertake a 16,000-word dissertation on a subject which reflects the professional and scientific nature of the course, demonstrates the depth of study achieved in the modules, and is located within the student's sphere of practice.
Students on the programme experience lectures, large and small group discussion and individual tutorials. Staff provide direction within the lectures and seminars with much learner autonomy evident in group work and assessment. Learning is supported further by the use of studentcentral, the university's virtual learning environment, visual aids and handouts. Students are expected to support their learning by the use and critical appraisal of primary sources of information.
Postgraduate certificate students are required to undertake two dementia modules from the list below and select one further module from either of the lists below. The duration of the course is 1-2 years.
Postgraduate diploma students are required to undertake all three dementia modules and three professional content modules, and choose either Leading and Transforming Services or Clinical Commissioning for Quality Care. The duration of the course is 2-4 years.
Masters students undertake all three dementia modules and three professional content modules, and choose either Leading and Transforming Services or Clinical Commissioning for Quality Care. In addition, students are required to undertake a 16,000-word dissertation. The duration for full-time students is 1-3 years and for part-time 3-6 years.
Areas of study
The areas for study include three modules focusing on dementia and three focusing on research, leadership, and communication and learning.
Syllabus
Dementia modules
Understanding Dementia
Assessment and Treatment of Dementia
Psychosocial Aspects of DementiaProfessional modules
Research Methods and Critical Appraisal
Leading and Transforming Services
Clinical Commissioning for Quality Care
Communication, Learning in Health and Social CareThe above seven modules are also available to those applicants who may wish to undertake a single module of study.
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2013-14. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.
What's included in the fee?
When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.
You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.
Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
MSc PGCert PGDip (PGCert PGDip) Dementia Studies
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Location
Location
Falmer Our Falmer campus is located on the edge of the South Downs National Park on the outskirts of Brighton. Approximately 7,000 students are based here.
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Living in Brighton
Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.
Social scene
Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.
Arts
The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.
Sports
Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.
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Career opportunities
Successful completion of the course will provide evidence of the knowledge and expertise attained by students undertaking the course. This will be invaluable in improving the prospect of employment in the field and will enhance the likelihood of career progression.