Study location	United Kingdom, Sheffield
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MA

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Either a bachelors degree or 120 credits at level 6 (degree level) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking CAE: Overall score of 176 or above, with at least 162 in each component

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. These should be supplied and signed by academic staff at institutions where you have studied previously. They must be presented on the official letter-headed paper of the relevant institution. If you have been out of education for the last two years, you can send one academic reference plus one from your current employer if you wish. CV

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. sheffield.ac.uk/..urse/dementia-studies-ma

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Core modules

Theorising Dementia within the UK Policy Context
Inclusive of People with Dementia: Involvement and Impact
Understanding Communication in Dementia
Psychosocial Approaches to the Care and Support of People with Dementia
Caring for People with Dementia at the End of Their Lives
Dementia and Identity (with placement, subject to DBS approval)
Effective Safeguarding for People with Dementia
Evidence-based Practice

Teaching

Part-time students complete two of the compulsory modules per semester and attend one day per week during term time. Teaching includes:

Lectures
Seminars
Practice-based Experience

Assessment

Each module is assessed by a range of methods including:

Written assignments
Presentations