Person-Centred Dementia Studies PG-Cert

Key features

• A flexible, multidisciplinary, student-centred route to postgraduate achievement, taught in a supportive online learning environment
• An opportunity to critically reflect on your own practice and role in the field of dementia care
• A chance to challenge your own values and attitudes and develop new ways of thinking in a supportive environment
• A stimulating environment where you can gain the confidence to feel you can shape future dementia care by challenging and enhancing current practice and approaches
• An opportunity to complete a series of modules which develop critical reflection, originality, critique and synthesis to inform evidence-based practice
• A critical appreciation of the varying perspectives and values of health and social care professionals, service users, carers and cultures
• A learning environment based on the values of academic freedom, ethical awareness and critical appraisal

About the Association for Dementia Studies

The Association for Dementia Studies is at the forefront of person-centred care research, which is used to ensure that our teaching includes real world practical approaches to help people live well with dementia. Our multi-disciplinary team are expert educators who have in-depth experiential and theoretical knowledge in dementia care plus the ability to inspire and enthuse others in this area.

As Alumni of this University of Worcester PG Certificate, you will be joining a growing community of practice and will continue to find support via Association for Dementia Studies run events and an online forum. You will be eligible to be nominated for the Hennell Award, which recognises people who have made a significant contribution to promoting person-centred care.

Come and study with us beginning in September or January

Semesters begin in early September, and early January each year. You can apply at any time of the year (see the section below on ‘How to Apply’) but we strongly advise to apply at least six weeks before the start of each semester. You can join us to study for the full 60 credit Postgraduate Certificate or for any of our standalone modules. Fees can be found here and are revised annually.

Fees are revised annually and therefore if your course spans two academic years fees will vary.

Entry requirements

Applicants will require current experience of working with or supporting people with dementia, either through employment, regular voluntary work or caring.

EITHER

• An honours degree at 2:2 level or above

OR

• Qualifications and experience are considered to be equivalent to the above. All students applying via this route will be assessed and where necessary interviewed by the Programme Lead

More information

Students whose first language is not English will be expected to have reached a sufficient standard on admission to the programme (e.g. IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element, or equivalent).

It is essential that applicants have access to a PC, laptop, tablet or mobile device with a reliable internet connection.

Students being sponsored by their employer must provide evidence of employer approval and payment agreement.

One module has additional requirements:

Expert Practice in Delivering Person-Centred Dementia Care (MDEM4003). Participants should have experience of delivering training, education and professional development to direct care staff and be in a position to deliver training and support to staff working in health and care organisations. Evidence of employer approval and other supporting paperwork will be required. Please note that if this module is successfully completed you could choose to leave with a Postgraduate Award in Professional Development or use the 30 credits towards achieving this 60 credit Postgraduate Certificate in Person-Centred Dementia Studies.

Before you apply

First gather together the following supporting evidence:

• personal statement, including details of how you meet the entry requirements and any other information relevant to your experience
• copy of degree certificate (or your highest qualification if you do not have a degree)
• If your employer is sponsoring you, evidence of this will be needed (please ask your employer to raise a purchase order).

You will need upload this as part of the application.

If you're interested in applying for our Postgraduate Certificate in Person-Centred Dementia Studies and have questions about the course, please do get in touch with us via the contact details below.

If you would like to apply for the Post Graduate Certificate in Person-Centred Dementia Studies, please click on the 'apply' button below   

If you would like to apply for a standalone module, the details are as follows