Master of Gerontology

course overview

This Master of Gerontology provides a pathway into postgraduate study for graduates of CSU as well as non-CSU graduates currently employed in health professions.

It satisfies the educational needs of health professionals and of professionals in related fields by:

providing advanced theoretical foundations for professionals in developing health care sectors

encouraging the acquisition of skills and knowledge

promoting excellence in scholarship and research within the field of gerontology
and

promoting the skills needed for high quality applied research in gerontology

Admission requirements

 This course is available to applicants who are graduates from Bachelor level courses in disciplines such as nursing, allied health, community work, social work and welfare, health science, health administration or public health.

English Language

Internet Access

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Assessment policy

This course uses a variety of strategies to assess students. These include assignments, critical reviews, literature reviews, project proposals and, in some instances, a dissertation.

Each subject is assessed according to guidelines set out in the subject outlines. Care is taken to ensure the relevance of assessment items for graduate performance. Industry-based projects, critical thinking, reflective exercises, and analysis form the basis of the assessment philosophy adopted in this course.

enrolment pattern and unit details

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Sub courses
Master of Gerontology Units
English language proficiency
Internet access