MSc in Dementia Studies

Most modules are assessed by means of a 3,000 word in-depth evaluation of a topic agreed by the student and module leader.
 

PGCert

Two modules from the following clinical module options PLUS one module from the PGDip professional module list
 

• Understanding Dementia (20 credits)

• Assessment and Treatment of Dementia (20 credits)

• Psychological and Social Perspectives of Dementia (20 credits)
   

PGDip

All three clinical modules PLUS three modules from the following professional module options:
 

• Research Methods and Critical Appraisal (20 credits)

• Communication, Learning and Teaching in Health and Social Care (20 credits)

• Leadership and Change Management in Clinical Services (20 credits)
   

OR
 

• Quality, Safety and Service Improvement in Clinical Services (20 credits)
   

MSc

• PGDip modules
   

PLUS

• Dissertation (60 credits)

A degree and evidence of a capacity to study at Masters level with a substantial interest and/or experience in an area of health or social care.
 

or:

Evidence of a capacity to study at Masters level and at least two years’ work experience in an
environment related to dementia care (including lived experience).
 

or:

Completion of at least three years’ basic medical science at a UK medical school (having gained at least 360 credits) with a guaranteed place to continue medical studies on completion of the MSc.
 

For international students a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required.

The fees listed below are the overall costs for full-time courses taken in the academic year 2022/23. Where courses are taken part-time over more than one academic year, fees are usually charged pro-rata for the modules taken during each academic year.
  

With effect from 2021/22 onwards, EU nationals starting new postgraduate courses will pay international fees and will not be eligible for student funding from the UK government. However, there are exceptions to this for Irish nationals and EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme. For the latest information, please see
 

MSc

• UK £9,500
• International £18,975
   

PGDip

• UK £6,336
• International £12,654
   

PGCert

• UK £3,168
• International £6,327
   

Scholarships
 

All BSMS students on Masters courses accredited jointly by the University of Sussex and the University of Brighton are eligible to apply for University of Sussex postgraduate scholarships in 2022/23. 

Successful completion of the course will provide specialised knowledge and expertise which will be invaluable in improving the prospect of employment in the field and will enhance the likelihood of career progression.
 

Ultimately, students will be empowered to deliver significant improvements in the quality of services provided to people living with dementia.