The Department of Gerontology at the University of Southampton, in collaboration with the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission, is offering 10 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships to study on the MSc Gerontology (Distance Learning) or MSc Global Ageing and Policy in 2025-26.

 

Who can apply?

Citizens from any Commonwealth country are welcome to apply.

 

What are the entry requirements?

Candidates should have a minimum of an upper second class (2:1) Bachelors Honours or equivalent degree in the Economic, Social and Political Sciences or a field relevant to Gerontology. Candidates should also have, or plan to take shortly, an IELTS test (minimum 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in each component).

 

How do I apply?

Candidates should apply to BOTH the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission via the Electronic Application System (EAS) and to the University of Southampton via Postgraduate applications

 

When is the deadline for applications?

20 May 2025

 

Contact

For more information on the MSc Gerontology (DL) or the MSc Global Ageing and Policy (DL) programme, please check our website, or email the Admissions Tutor, Professor Athina Vlachantoni at: a.vlachantoni@soton.ac.uk