MSc Ageing and Global Change
Norrköping, Sweden
DURATION
4 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jan 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
SEK 177,600 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland
Introduction
Do you want to contribute to the sustainability of an ageing society and the well-being of an ageing population? Then this is your master’s programme.
Population ageing and rising inequalities are marked trends around the world, while globalisation, digitalisation, urbanisation, migration and changing gender relations are having profound effects on our lives. A longer living population presents global challenges and opportunities that affect every aspect of our lives such as welfare, the environment, health, finance, housing, and employment. Gaining a profound understanding of the potentials and challenges of ageing, is crucial for the well-being of mankind and the sustainability of society. Skilled experts to tackle the global social, economic, health, political and cultural issues of ageing will be needed to support public agencies, civil society and private corporations in addressing the challenges of an ageing population.
The interdependencies between policies, welfare institutions, populations’ dynamics and individual lives are at the heart of this programme. It offers a broad curriculum in policy-oriented ageing research and addresses several policy areas such as the welfare state, life- course policies, pensions, health and care, family, and intergenerational relations. Teachers from a range of academic backgrounds will enable you to acquire a globally attractive and unique education. Together we will seek answers to the complex questions facing society today with regards to both individual and population ageing. As a student on the new Ageing and Social Change master’s programme, you will gain a broad understanding of the relationships between longevity and social change through a truly interdisciplinary perspective, combining up-to-date research and methodology.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the school website for more information.
Curriculum
Semester 1
- Ageing and Social Change as Interdisciplinary Social Science.
- Basic and Policy-oriented Research on Ageing.
- Ageing, Welfare, and the Sustainability Problems of Societies.
- Researching the Ageing Society I - Methods in Ageing and Social Change.
Semester 2
- Social Structure, Inequality, and Exclusion in an Ageing World
- Foundations of Ageing Policies
- The Future of Ageing, Ageing Research, and Ageing Policies
- Policies and Policy Consulting in the Ageing Society
- Master’s thesis in Ageing and Social Change (one year)
Semester 3
- Internship in Ageing and Social Change
- Contemporary Research Issues in Ageing and Social Change
- Special Readings in Ageing and Social Change
- Researching the Ageing Society II - Methods in Ageing and Social Change
Semester 4
- Master’s thesis in Ageing and Social Change (two year)
Program Outcome
Master of Science (60/120 credits) with a major in Ageing and Social Change
Program Tuition Fee
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.