PhD in Ageing and Dementia Studies (Distance Learning)

The application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Jun 1, 2027.

The PhD in Ageing and Dementia Studies at Bangor University is a 5-year degree that focuses on ageing and dementia care. This program is for students who want to gain expertise in this field and have a Master's degree.

The curriculum includes core modules such as e-Research, Social networks and communities for Health and Wellbeing, and Successful Ageing, Resilience and wellbeing. Students also develop skills in research, critical thinking, and problem-solving, and can choose from optional modules like Managing transitions and Rehabilitation, and Culturally Sensitive Care.

Graduates can work as Dementia Care Specialists, Gerontologists, Health Researchers, Social Care Managers, or Policy Analysts, and can be employed by healthcare providers, research institutions, government agencies, or non-profit organizations, helping to improve the lives of older adults and people with dementia.

Bangor University, located in the coastal city of Bangor in Wales and founded in 1884 (Royal Charter 1885), is a public institution known for combining strong research with a student-focused experience. The university enrolls around 11,000 students, including roughly 2,700 international students, and groups teaching and research across nine academic schools. With 382 programmes spanning arts, sciences and professional subjects, Bangor balances tradition and innovation while aiming to deliver high academic standards and a supportive learning environment.

Set between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, the campus offers an attractive natural setting alongside good connections to larger UK cities. Institutional review commends its data-driven approach to quality, partnership with students, and embedded bilingual provision. Sustainability and global citizenship are central themes, informing research, enterprise and campus life, while interdisciplinary projects and community links create practical learning pathways for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

International students benefit from tailored support services, Welsh cultural opportunities, and a breadth of modules that suit varied career goals. Small-group teaching, research-led study and industry connections support employability, internships and further study. Prospective students seeking a welcoming campus with strong pastoral care, active student societies and clear routes into professional life will find Bangor offers rigorous academics alongside a distinctive natural and cultural setting.