MSc Training in Dementia Care

Course Description

This course is designed for graduate level entrants who wish to specialise in - or develop their ability to provide - training or education related to dementia. It will be of particular interest to those with a responsibility for delivering Dementia Awareness training, or other in-service/induction training related to dementia, either within care organisations or through the Further Education sector.

The MSc programme will enable you to develop your skills in delivering dementia training, design and develop learning materials, and understand theories and principles of adult learning. In the final year you will complete a practice based project on a subject relevant to your own field of dementia training or educational practice. In the process you will gain important skills in constructing sound arguments and demonstrating familiarity with academic literature and evidence to support your practice as an educator.

Venue/Location

The course is delivered by open and distance learning. The course materials are delivered online, this means that you can study at times to suit you in your own home. There are two days of attendance at the University of Bradford.

For more information on studying with us via distance learning please click here

Curriculum Details

Year 1 of this course consists of two compulsory 30 credit modules:

• Understanding Experiences of Dementia
• Dementia Training: Skills and Approaches

Year 2 consists of two compulsory 30 credit modules:

• Practice Development and Organisational Change
• Evidence Based Dementia Practice

Year three consists of a single 60 credit dissertation module related dementia training or educational practice, which you will complete under individual supervision from a member of the course team

When does the course take place?

 This course starts in September each year. The academic year runs from September to June and is divided into two Semesters: September to February and February to June.

 

 

What are the entry requirements?

You should either be working in a field which allows you to deliver training related to dementia on a regular basis, and to a variety of learners, or be able to arrange to do so on a voluntary basis.

You must have experience of working in the field of dementia care, on a paid or voluntary basis, . You should possess a first degree in a relevant subject or equivalent e.g. National Qualifications Framework Level 6, and GCSE grade C or equivalent English language. You must also have access to a computer with internet connection and be prepared to spend on average 15 hours a week on your studies.

(Applicants who do not have the above qualifications should speak to the Course Leader as it may be possible to arrange to submit other evidence of ability.)

Applicants whose first language is not English should have IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Further Information

This course qualifies under the CPD contract for Yorkshire and the Humber for applicants meeting certain categories. Please click here for more information.

For further information, please contact Dr Andrea Capstick, Pathway Leader on +44 (0)1274 235192 or email a.j.capstick@bradford.ac.uk

You may be eligible for a Professional and Career Development Loan to cover the cost of your course fees.  If so, you will not need to start repayments until your course ends.  Follow this link for further details:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/FinancialHelpForAdultLearners/CareerDevelopmentLoans/DG_10033237

What are the course fees?

Please visit our fees page for details of the current fees for this course.

Funding for CPD by the Strategic Health Authority (SHA) is being significantly reduced in line with other NHS reforms and service changes. Please read here for more information

Download a funding form here

Who leads the course?

Andrea Capstick

Accreditation of Prior Learning

For full details regarding the process of Accreditation of Prior Learning ,please click here

Credits/Level

180 Credits at Level Masters

How do I apply?

If you wish to apply for an MSc, PG Dip or PG Cert programme, you can apply online here for 2012:

http://www.brad.ac.uk/university/pgpros/apply-taught.php

If you wish to apply for a CPD module, please download our CPD module application form

Application forms are also available from the Student Recruitment Office, School of Health Studies, University of Bradford, Richmond Road, Bradford, West Yorks, BD7 1DP. Tel: +44 (0)1274 236367, or email: soh-recruitment@bradford.ac.uk