Dementia Studies PhD
University of West London
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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4 years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of West London - (UWL)

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OverviewUWL is committed to advancing knowledge and innovation in research and education to improve the lives of older people in the UK and around the world living with dementia.The team within The Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory (GIAM) has expertise in conducting multi-method research in dementia and ageing-related studies and can provide relevant mentoring and supervision to doctoral students.Our PhD in Dementia Studies provides an opportunity for individuals with an academic or ...Read more

Overview

UWL is committed to advancing knowledge and innovation in research and education to improve the lives of older people in the UK and around the world living with dementia.

The team within

  • The Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory
  • (GIAM) has expertise in conducting multi-method research in dementia and ageing-related studies and can provide relevant mentoring and supervision to doctoral students.

    Our PhD in Dementia Studies provides an opportunity for individuals with an academic or professional interest in dementia to undertake advanced study within their chosen area.

    The course promotes applied and critical thinking around theoretical and practice-based issues related to diverse aspects of dementia research and care.

    We invite applications for doctoral research in various topic areas, including:

    • dementia in acute hospitals
    • intensive care and dementia
    • living well with dementia
    • dementia, care, and technology
    • ethics, care, and dementia
    • minorities and dementia
    • dementia social care research (care homes and homecare)
    • personal/intimate care and dementia
    • family carers and dementia.

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    CUG Subject Ranking
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    53rd
    CUG Ranking
    CUG Ranking
    Source: Complete University Guide 2025
    58th

    Entry requirements

    The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field, a masters degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.

    Tuition fees

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    Domestic

    £3,995 per year

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    Students from Domestic

    This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

    The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £3,995. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

    £14,750 per year

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    Students from EU

    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

    The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £14,750. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

    £14,750 per year

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    Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

    Students from International

    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

    The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £14,750. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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    Uni info

    University of West London
    University of West London , Ealing

    The University of West London (UWL) is known as the ‘career university’ due its exceptionally high graduate employment rate and...

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    58th
    University of West London
    St Mary's Road Ealing Greater London W5 5RF United Kingdom
    Nearest tube station: South Ealing  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: West Ealing  0.6 miles away
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