Gerontology. University of Southampton

The aims of the programme are to provide you with:

• critical appreciation of key theoretical perspectives in gerontology and their application to the analysis of issues concerning ageing and the life course
• understanding of contemporary debates in gerontology surrounding the lives of older people, their families and societies in developed and developing countries
• the ability to evaluate policies and initiatives concerning population ageing, welfare provision and quality of life of older people, their families and carers
  preparation for a career in the field of gerontology and applied health and social sciences