Program Overview

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End of Life Studies MSc/PgDip/PgCert

The End of Life Studies programme offers a comprehensive exploration of end of life care, assisted dying, and the cultural values surrounding death and bereavement. This postgraduate programme provides new and critical perspectives on end of life practice and policy, palliative care, cultural representations of death and dying, and related ethical questions.

Programme Overview

The programme is designed for individuals interested in end of life care, policy, and research. It is delivered online through the FutureLearn platform, allowing for flexible study.

Programme Structure

To complete the MSc programme, students must take six core courses and submit a dissertation project (180 credits). The PgCert requires three courses (60 credits), while the PgDip requires six courses (120 credits).

Core Courses

The core courses are:

• Assisted Dying: Rhetorics and Reality
• Global Challenges and Dilemmas in End of Life Care
• Public Health Approaches to the End of Life
• The Continuum of Ageing and Dying
• Cultural Representations of Death and Dying
• Theory, Methods, and Ethics in End of Life Research

Career Prospects

Graduates of the programme are likely to find employment in:

• Non-government organisations concerned with end of life care policy, service design, and management
• International health organisations, particularly those with a focus on ageing and end of life care
• Government agencies and departments responsible for end of life care strategies and provision
• Creative industries that focus on matters of death and dying in film, literature, public engagement, exhibitions, and installations
• Emerging new professional groups, such as Death Doulas and other end of life practitioners

Fees & Funding

The tuition fees for the programme are:

• MSc: Ł15,000 (Ł1,667 per 20 credits)
• PgDip: Ł10,000 (Ł1,667 per 20 credits)
• PgCert: Ł5,000 (Ł1,667 per 20 credits)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Social Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Death, Dying, Bereavement, Cultural Studies and Criticism, Mortuary Science, Funeral Studies, and other Allied Health Professions. Diplomas or certificates in relevant fields may also be accepted.

English Language Requirements

For applicants from non-English speaking countries, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Accepted English language qualifications include:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online
• TOEFL (ibt, mybest, or athome)
• Pearsons PTE Academic
• Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
• Oxford English Test
• LanguageCert Academic/Academic Online
• Password Skills Plus
• Trinity College Integrated Skills in English II
• Kaplan Test of English

How to Apply

To apply for the programme, students must submit an online application, including:

• A copy of their official degree certificate(s)
• A copy of their official academic transcript(s)
• Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
• One reference letter on headed paper
• Evidence of English language ability (if applicable)
• A 500-word personal statement detailing relevant background and/or industry experience

Application Deadlines

Applications for the online programme will be accepted up until it starts.