Dementia studies PhD

The University of Northampton

OVERVIEW

The MPhil/PhD/PhD by Published Works in Dementia programme offers those interested in dementia (academically or professionally) the chance to pursue advanced studies in their area of specialisation. The training encourages critical and applied thinking in relation to theoretical and practical challenges surrounding all facets of dementia. You will plan, carry out, and finish an independent research project with the help of a group of supervisors that adds something new to our body of knowledge. If you successfully defend your final thesis, you will receive the highest degree that a UK institution can provide and will have a chance to further your career in a variety of sectors. This degree is available both full-time and part-time, and it draws a diverse group of students.

Course Details

In this subject area, we particularly welcome applicants who wish to focus their research on the following:

• Dementia-Friendly Communities
• Personhood & Lifestyle Factors
• Community Interventions

Research degree programmes are a way for you to develop your specialism and improve your technical skills. They enable you to specialise in a particular area of interest within your field, enabling in-depth exploration and understanding. Research degree candidates engage in original research, conducting studies that contribute to our existing knowledge. While developing and setting up research projects you will receive general, discipline based and project specific training so that you can go on to conduct your research work effectively and independently.?We support you to network with established academics, researchers, and professionals in the field. Conferences, seminars, and workshops offer platforms for connecting with like-minded individuals, potential collaborators, and future mentors.

The University has excellent research centres and institutes. Applicants to this area of study are usually aligned to our outstanding Northamptonshire Dementia Research and Innovation Centre. The University’s Graduate School provide sector leading support to enhance your development. Students are hosted within a University Faculty and supported by motivated supervisors with topic and methodological expertise. Our Faculty Postgraduate Research Leaders are also available to support your development and to offer pastoral care as you progress in your studies.

In addition to our extensive development programme for researchers, we also seek, where possible, to identify opportunities for our postgraduate researchers to obtain teaching experience, allowing you to develop your pedagogical skills by instructing undergraduate or masters courses. Some postgraduate researchers also support funded research projects as research assistants or Graduate Teaching Assistants.