Higher Education Qualifications in Dementia

The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) covers all the main higher education qualifications: certificates, diplomas and degrees awarded by a higher education college or university.

The FHEQ spans five levels (4-8) which are broadly aligned to the same levels in the National Qualifications Framework.

The following universities offer FHEQ qualifications in dementia at level 4 (equivalent to certificate of higher education)

University	Qualification
Canterbury Christ Church University	Foundation Degree level 4
Stephenson College	Foundation Degree in Dementia Studies

The following universities offer FHEQ qualifications in dementia at level 5 (equivalent to a foundation degree or higher national diploma)

University	Qualification
University of Cumbria	FDSc : Social and Health Care Practice: Dementia
University of Cumbria	University Advanced Diploma: Practice Development: Dementia Care
Kingston University and St George's University London	Dementia care – principles and practice module – 30 credits at level 5 or 6
Norwich City College	Diploma in Dementia Care level - 60 - 70 credits at level 5
Norwich City College	Diploma HE Dementia Care
University of Sheffield – School of Nursing and Midwifery	Relationship Centred Dementia Care (SNM2227/SNM3248 – 20 credits at level 5 and 6
University Campus Suffolk	(FdA) Health Care Practice - Dementia Care
University of Worcester	Dementia Studies Foundation Degree
Teeside University	Contemporary Practice in Dementia Care – Diploma level – 20 credits
Teeside University	Enhancing Contemporary Practice in Dementia Care
Teeside University	Promoting the Mental Health and Wellbeing of patients with Dementia in the Acute Hospital Environment – 20 credits
University of York	Dementia Care - 20 credits at level 5 or 6

The following universities offer FHEQ qualifications in dementia at level 6 (equivalent to a bachelor degree with or without honours)

University	Qualification
University of Bradford	BSc (Hons) Dementia Studies
University of Bedfordshire	A Person Centred Approach to the Care of people with dementia - 30 credits at level 6
Birmingham City University	Dementia Care - 30 credits at level 6
Keele University	Dementia Assessment - 5 credits at level 6
Kingston University and St George's University London	Dementia care – principles and practice module – 30 credits at level 6
University of Central Lancashire	Caring for People with Dementia AdvCert
University of Cumbria	Dementia: Practitioner Values Module – 20 credits at level 6
University of Cumbria	Dementia: Understanding Key Concepts – 20 credits at level 6
DeMontfort University	Dementia Care - 15 credits at level 6
Middlesex University London	Dementia Care and Practice Graduate Certificate/ Postgraduate Certificate (169B719) level 6 and 7
Open University	K235 Dementia Care
University of Stirling	Improving Dementia Care Module
University Campus Suffolk	Dementia Care Module – 20 credits at level 6
University of West Scotland	Dementia Care Module

The following universities offer FHEQ qualifications in dementia at level 7 (equivalent to a masters degree)

University	Qualification
Bangor University	Ageing and Dementia Studies (MSc by Research)
University of Bradford	MSc in Dementia Studies
University of Bradford	PG Cert in Dementia for Practitioners with a Special Interest
University of Bradford	Postgraduate Courses/CPD/Professional
University of Brighton	Dementia Studies MSc PGCert PGDip (PGCert PGDip)
University of Dublin	Dementia (Msc/ PgDip)
University of East Anglia	MSc Leadership in Dementia Care
University of Edinburgh	MSc Dementia: International Experience, Policy and Practice
Kings College London	MSc Advanced Care in Dementia
University of Manchester	Dementia Care pathway - APIMH MSc/PgDip
University of Sheffield	Relationship Centred Dementia Care (SNM650) – 15 credits at level 7
Staffordshire University	Ageing, Mental Health and Dementia MSc
Staffordshire University	Ageing, Mental Health and Dementia PgD
Staffordshire University	Ageing, Mental Health and Dementia PgC
University of Stirling	Dementia Studies MsC/Pg Cert/PgDip
University of Stirling	Dementia Studies and Gerontology MSc/PgCert/Pg Dip
University Campus Suffolk	Dementia Care Module – 20 credits at level 7
Trinity College Dublin	Dementia (Msc/Pg Dip)

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