About this course
University of West London offers PhD Ageing Research as a 4-year doctoral Ph.D. programme in Teaching and Education. Based in Ealing, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £16,000 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 86. Intakes run across 2 windows (Semester 1 (September), 2026 and May, 2026).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
In addition to the minimum entry requirements for a UWL research degree, we are looking to recruit high-quality PhD candidates who have relevant research or practice-based experience related to older adults. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and well-organised, have good presentation skills, can communicate sensitively and effectively in both spoken and written English, and, with supervision, have the potential to develop as independent researchers, and can complete their doctoral research within four to six years.
a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.
a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
- ▸May, 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
