Respond to the complex and evolving changes of an ageing population.
The Master of Ageing is an innovative course that brings together leading experts from multiple disciplines for a creative and proactive approach to the economic, social and political dimensions of ageing.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in just about every country on the planet "the proportion of people aged over 60 years is growing faster than any other age group". These societal changes will continue to bring challenges and opportunities.
This course has been designed to produce leaders in the field of ageing who will be able to develop new approaches and policies that help shift the focus to a more positive and holistic view of ageing. It is particularly relevant to policy and planning professionals, entrepreneurs, managers, healthcare professionals and those working with ageing populations and workforces. Graduates will be well placed to take up leadership, advocacy, and managerial roles in this rapidly expanding sector.
As a graduate of the Ageing in Society course you will gain the same qualification and graduation certificate as an on-campus student because you will achieve identical learning outcomes from the same academics that teach our on-campus courses. If you complete your master's you will also be invited to attend a graduation ceremony in Melbourne.
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*Please note, part-time duration is calculated on the basis of studying one subject per term.
**The Ageing in Society capstone subject is designed to consolidate the knowledge and specialised skills acquired from the coursework into a final project and provide students with the opportunity to connect with our extensive industry network. Please review the course page for more information on this component.
Pursuit article: The Challenge and opportunity of an ageing workforce.