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Programme overview
Main Subject
Community Development
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Social Sciences in the field of Gerontology Programme is the only taught postgraduate degree offered in the field of social gerontology in the Asian region. The programme focuses on aged services management and social policy analysis on elderly-related issues. A global perspective and international trend is underscored in this programme. Specifically, cutting-edge research and aged care service and contemporary policy issues related to ageing populations around the globe will be disseminated to students. In addition, successful ageing and the positive ageing perspective will be emphasized throughout the whole programme.
The programme is designed with a view to equip students with the most up-to-date theoretical frameworks, policies, practice and administrative skills that can be utilized in various disciplines of practice. In addition to the teaching staff from the Department, overseas and local experts will be invited as guest lecturers to deliver talks and seminars to enrich students’ exposure to knowledge and practices from different socio-cultural contexts. Graduates of the programme will be equipped with both transferable and gerontological competences for career development in a variety of relevant fields in social welfare, medical and health, and social administration, and in positions at the frontline or middle-management level.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Community Development
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Social Sciences in the field of Gerontology Programme is the only taught postgraduate degree offered in the field of social gerontology in the Asian region. The programme focuses on aged services management and social policy analysis on elderly-related issues. A global perspective and international trend is underscored in this programme. Specifically, cutting-edge research and aged care service and contemporary policy issues related to ageing populations around the globe will be disseminated to students. In addition, successful ageing and the positive ageing perspective will be emphasized throughout the whole programme.
The programme is designed with a view to equip students with the most up-to-date theoretical frameworks, policies, practice and administrative skills that can be utilized in various disciplines of practice. In addition to the teaching staff from the Department, overseas and local experts will be invited as guest lecturers to deliver talks and seminars to enrich students’ exposure to knowledge and practices from different socio-cultural contexts. Graduates of the programme will be equipped with both transferable and gerontological competences for career development in a variety of relevant fields in social welfare, medical and health, and social administration, and in positions at the frontline or middle-management level.
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