Interdisciplinary doctoral course: Ageing and Social Change 3 HP / ECTS

Course focus

Ageing is one of the key issues in today's changing societies, which requires more research-based understanding, as well as knowledge about adequate policies. The Ageing and Social Change course provides students with knowledge about individual and population ageing in contemporary societies and an understanding of relevant societal dynamics as a mutual societal challenge.

The purpose of the course is to advance the understanding of the interdependence between social change, population and individual ageing with a focus on ageing and policies on the national and European level.

It provides students with the relevant skills to focus on the interdependencies between policies, welfare institutions, population dynamics and individual lives. It addresses the complexity and intersectionality of ageing in the dynamics between different levels of society, considers its implications for individuals, institutions, and communities. It will focus on a critical analytical perspective from a gender, social class and diversity perspective when studying trends and policies, also taking into account sustainability issues.

The students will acquire relevant skills and knowledge to work in research, policy and practice.