Course contact details
Psychology PG
Email:pgsecpsych@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone:01334 462157
University of St Andrews
College Gate
St Andrews
KY16 9AJ
The Psychology of Dementia Care (Taught)
- PgCert
- 1 Years
- Distance learning (part-time)
- 7 September 2026
- Postgraduate
- Distance learning
Course summary
The Postgraduate Certificate in The Psychology of Dementia Care focuses on the practical application of psychological theory in dementia care and is intended for professional care staff and management who provide services to people with dementia.
Modules
Each module typically comprises:
- 200 notional hours of learning time delivered by distance learning
- 100% coursework assessment.
Compulsory modules:
- The psychosocial impact of dementia
- The care of individuals with dementia
- Implementing effective care
Assessment method
The modules are assessed through coursework submitted online; there is no final exam for the course.
Entry requirements
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The School will accept one of the following as appropriate entry qualifications:
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A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline.
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Accredited prior learning: a professional qualification in social work, nursing, occupational therapy or similar.
English language requirements
For the current English Language requirements please visit the English language requirements for postgraduate students on the University of St Andrews website.
English language requirements for postgraduate studentshttps://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/language-requirements/postgraduate/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For the most current information on course fees please visit https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/postgraduate/taught/.
Sponsorship information
The Scottish Funding Council offers three funded places on The Psychology of Dementia Care PG Certificate. The award covers the tuition fees for the course as well as a maintenance grant of £340.
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