BSc (Hons) Dementia Studies

Established in 1992 by the late Professor Tom Kitwood, we are the only academic Division of Dementia Studies in the world to offer a BSc in Dementia Studies.

Special Features

Our BSc in dementia studies provides a route for individuals and organisations to address and continue to improve quality of care, through providing those undertaking the programme with essential knowledge and skills to recognise and promote good practice and facilitate practice based change and development. The course is ideally suited to people who want to facilitate practice based change within their organisation, or for people who want to go on to undertake a specialist role in dementia care

The BSc in Dementia Studies is a part-time course delivered via distance learning over a period of two years. Since the course is part-time distance learning course, learners who are combining study with busy work and home life have the flexibility to study at times that are convenient.

Course Information

This two year course is suitable for anyone currently working in a setting that provides care to people with dementia or provides support to people with dementia in a paid or voluntary capacity.  The modules and their assignments are designed so that they can be tailored to suit a variety of workplaces across health & social care and some modules allow significant flexibility in choice of topic area.

The modules studied are all worth 30 Credits. Each Semester students will complete one module. The academic year runs from late September to early June, and there are two semester each academic year. The four modules comprising the BSc are:

• Approaches to Dementia
• Planning for Practice Change
• Practice Project
• People with Dementia and their Families: Communication and Inclusion

For detailed information on the module content please see Module Information.

How are the courses delivered?

All our courses are delivered by distance learning using a blend of print-based Study Guides on-line materials and group discussions. Study Guides have been specially developed by members of Bradford Dementia Group to facilitate a practice-based approach to teaching and learning. For more information on studying with us via distance learning visit the Distance Learning page.

Dementia Studies Brochure PDF  

Who leads the course?

Dr. Sarah Jane Smith

Bradford Dementia Group

Tel: + 44 (0)1274 236593

Email: s.smith15@bradford.ac.uk

When is the start date?

The BSc course starts each September. If you are seeking to study with us as an associate student please contact us for next available start dates.

What are the entry requirements?

This course is intended for experienced dementia care practitioners who hold a professional qualification and/or can provide evidence of having studied to DipHE/NVQ 4 level or equivalent.

Students who do not meet the entry requirements should contact the Course leader to discuss their qualifications and experience and may be offered an opportunity to undertake a written assignment to demonstrate their ability to study at degree level.

Applicants for these courses should have contact with people who have dementia, and must have access to a practice area where dementia care is provided throughout the full period of their studies, either as part of their regular employment or on a voluntary basis.  Students for whom English is not their first language must have at least IELTS 6.5 with no sub-test lower than 5.5.

How will I be assessed?

The course uses a variety of assessment methods, including case studies, portfolios, reports and audio/video/written presentations. 

Placements

There are no clinical placements on this course, but students will usually be working in a dementia care setting.

What are the course fees?

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

How do I apply?

For further and more detailed information on application and admission, contact the Student Recruitment Team direct via email soh-recruitment@bradford.ac.uk or telephone on 01274 236367