University of St Andrews - Online
PGCert in The Psychology of Dementia Care - OnlineOnline United Kingdom
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
07 Aug 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 2,900 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* GBP 50 - application fee
Introduction
Understand the psychological and social aspects of dementia care with this comprehensive online MSc, designed for professionals seeking to enhance their practice.
The practical application of psychological theory in dementia care, intended for professional care staff and management who provide services to people with dementia.
Why study this course?
The PGCert in the Psychology of Dementia Care is a part-time online course run by the School of Psychology and Neuroscience. The programme will provide students with the theoretical background to the psychology of dementia care.
- The structure of the programme is designed for maximum flexibility, allowing students to take one, two or all three of the modules, which you may pay for one at a time (the Postgraduate Certificate requires the completion of all three).
- Students are encouraged to question current practice and to apply psychological theory to their own working situation.
- The online format allows students to attain the Postgraduate Certificate remotely and at their own pace.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
We are committed to supporting you through your studies, regardless of your financial circumstances. You may be eligible for scholarships, discounts or other support:
- St Leonard's funding opportunities
- Graduate discount (15% off tuition fees)
Curriculum
Each module typically comprises:
- 200 notional hours of learning time delivered online
- 100% coursework assessment
Compulsory
The Psychosocial Impact of Dementia
An introduction to the psychosocial impact of dementia on individuals with a diagnosis and those who care for them.
The Care of Individuals with Dementia
Introduces several psychological models of dementia care and explores the psychological needs of individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
Implementing Effective Care
Provides a theoretical and evidence-based background to equip students with strategies that will allow them to plan, change, measure and maintain effective practice in their workplaces.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates from the online programme entered or continued their work in a variety of occupations, including:
- clinical services development manager
- community care officer
- deputy nurse manager
- occupational therapist
- podiatrist
- speech and language therapist
- senior social worker
Why study at University of St Andrews - Online
Wherever you are, you can take St Andrews with you. Online Master's at the University of St Andrews combine all the benefits of studying at one of the world's oldest and best universities, with all the advantages of flexible, personalised learning.
The inclusive culture in the School encourages a crossflow of ideas while providing the depth and breadth necessary to pursue scientific programmes at an international level. The School has active links with other Schools and Departments within the University, with other UK universities and with research institutions throughout the world.
Program delivery
Teaching
Delivered online through Moodle, the University's online teaching and learning system.