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University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom

End of Life Studies [MSc/PgDip/PgCert: Online distance learning]

Postgraduate · Social

End of Life Studies [MSc/PgDip/PgCert: Online distance learning]

University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom

About this programme

Around the world there is growing interest in end of life care, assisted dying, and the cultural values that surround death and bereavement. This postgraduate programme will offer you new and critical perspectives on end of life practice and policy, palliative care, cultural representations of death and dying, and related ethical questions.

Level
Postgraduate
Field
Social
Duration
2 years
Tuition
£15,000 total
English
IELTS 6.5
Study mode
Full-time, Online, Part-time
Intake
April, January, September

Entry requirements

Entry requirements 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Social Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Death, Dying, Bereavement, Cultural Studies and Criticism, Mortuary Science, Funeral Studies and other Allied Health Professions. Diplomas or certificates in any of the following may be accepted instead of academic qualifications and in complement with lower academic qualifications: Funeral Directors, Midwives, Doulas, Funeral Celebrants, Spiritual Care in Health Contexts, Grief Counselling, Loss and Bereavement Expertise, Palliative and Hospice Care, Compassionate Communities, Community Developmen

Visa

Visa required
Student visa
Application fee
GBP 558
Proof of funds
GBP 1,171/mo
Processing time
3–8 weeks

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.

Scholarships available (5)

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