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MSc End of Life Studies

Explore death, dying, and bereavement issues across cultures and geographies. This degree course offers a new critical perspective on the major issues surrounding the policy, practice and ethics of end of life and palliative care.

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Time investment: 2 years full-time, 3 years part-time

Location: Online

Cost: £15,000

Language: English

About this degree

Examine new theories, studies and methods surrounding end of life care

As the global population ages and grows, so too does the number of deaths in the world each year. With this comes new patterns of ageing and dying, but access to good quality end of life care varies enormously around the world.

On this degree, you’ll explore issues surrounding where, how, and when we die. You’ll learn about varying cultural beliefs surrounding what makes a good death, and consider global attempts to improve end of life care. Using examples of legalised assisted dying, you’ll consider the debates and issues of end of life care from a social science and humanities perspective.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at the University of Glasgow

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities.

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Learning outcomes

Explore how non-government organisations are concerned with end-of-life care policy, service design, and management

Learn about international health organisations, particularly those with a focus on ageing and end-of-life care

Identify government agencies and departments that take responsibility for end-of-life care strategies and provision

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Additional information

A 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. If you are unsure whether your degree is suitable, you can contact The University of Glasgow to discuss.

Previous work experience: Applications from candidates with relevant and substantial professional and/or industry experience are welcome, even if they do not necessarily hold a relevant qualification.

If your first language is not English, you must have a valid IELTS score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band or an equivalent English language qualification. Please contact The University of Glasgow to discuss your credentials and English language requirements.

Enrol on End of Life Care: Challenges and Innovation to get an introduction to the subject and studying with the University of Glasgow.

The programme is extremely well fitted to the needs of people already engaged in some way in matters relating to death, dying, bereavement, palliative care, and end of life care – as well as those who seek to move into these fields.

We envisage a rich online learning community on the degree, made up not only of practitioners, but also social activists, those working in artistic and cultural media, as well as people pursuing their own personal development on a matter of pressing human interest.