Bangor University

PhD Ageing and Dementia Studies

Bangor University

Course overview

The PhD Ageing & Dementia Studies at Bangor University is offered through the Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC)/“Ageing & Dementia@Bangor” research group. The programme centres on independent research into dementia and ageing. Students explore social, psychological, and cultural aspects of ageing, dementia care, resilience, mental health, and wellbeing across varied settings, including home, community, hospitals, and care homes.

Research is supervised by experienced staff from the Bangor Institute of Health and Medical Research (BIHMR), benefiting from strong links with health and social care providers. The final output is a thesis of up to 100,000 words, which may follow a traditional “narrative” structure or a “four-paper” format suitable for journal publication.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum class of 2:2 or equivalent from a recognised institution
  • Mature applicants with substantial relevant work experience may be considered with strong references and a compelling personal statement

English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no component below 6.0, or an equivalent qualification accepted by the university

Scholarships

  • Alumni Scholarship

    £1,000 in addition to any other international scholarship awarded by Bangor University, UK (excluding the Vice-Chancellor scholarship), awarded for each year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Deans Scholarship

    Undergraduate: £6,000 (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research

    20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Heads of School Scholarship

    10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Inclusive Bangor Scholarships

    Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.

  • International Scholarships

    Undergraduate: £4,000 minimum (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.

  • Refugee Scholarship

  • Start-Up Bursaries

    Start Up Bursaries of £1,000 are available to those students (aged under 25) entering the University from care.

    Up to £1,000

  • Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships

    50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Vice-Chancellor Scholarship

    Undergraduate & Postgraduate Taught - £10,000

    Up to £10,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the PhD Ageing and Dementia Studies develop expertise for senior roles in health and social care, research institutions, or academia. Career paths may include:

  • Academic Researcher in Ageing, Dementia, or Public Health Studies
  • Policy Advisor or Consultant for Health and Social Care Services
  • Specialist Roles in Dementia Care Management or Community Care
  • Clinical Researcher or Health-Service Researcher working with hospitals or care homes
  • Lecturer or Educator in gerontology, community health, or social care

Cost of study

The international tuition fee for the PhD Ageing and Dementia Studies at Bangor University is £21,000 per year. This fee may be subject to annual review by the university.

Admission

Applicants with a passion for ageing, dementia, and social health research are invited to apply for the PhD Ageing & Dementia Studies at Bangor University through the online application portal. For personalised assistance, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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