Global Career Gerontology

Broad study area- Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Career- Gerontology

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Future growth indicators and Prospects-

Indicative salaries (per year) in the ‘country of study’ post-completion of degree

Study level	Starting salary UK (Per year in Pounds)	Starting salary Australia (Per year in Australian Dollars)	Starting salary Canada (Per year in Canadian Dollars)
After Bachelor’s degree	GBP 30,000-40,000	AUD 50,000-60,000	CAD 40,000-50,000
After Master’s degree	GBP 40,000-50,000	AUD 60,000-70,000	CAD 50,000-60,000

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Career Outcomes and Tasks

(performed by those pursuing career)

Gerontologists provide therapy, care, recreation or improved living conditions for the elderly
Investigating and writing about aging across contexts
Working with other researchers and healthcare specialists to further comprehend aging-related trajectories
Devising evidence-based procedures that can be used by pertinent theorists and practitioners
Visiting and building capacity in other experts and caregivers to enhance the effectiveness of care for elderly individuals
Consulting on psychosocial, housing, accessibility, and related needs of the elderly
Utilizing legal resources, state facilities, and similar options to bolster the uptake of high-quality care
Combating stigma and fostering collaborative care to enhance the wellness of elderly individuals

Details about career

Knowledge- (theoretical or practical understanding of a subject or knowledge areas)

Knowledge area / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)

Description

Customer and support services

9 out of 10

Understanding the individual needs and wants and providing good quality customized services

Psychology

9 out of 10

Understanding individual behaviour and mindset

English language

8 out of 10

Use of English language for comprehension and expression

Education and training

8 out of 10

Teaching and instructing individuals and group according to the curriculum

Therapy and counselling

7 out of 10

Diagnosing and providing the relevant treatment along with counselling and guidance

Sociology and anthropology

6 out of 10

Understanding societal and human relationships

Skill- (soft skills, hard skills, domain-general, and domain-specific learnt skills)

Skill type / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)

Description

Serving others

9 out of 10

Helping people

Social perceptiveness

9 out of 10

Understanding why people react the way they do

Critical thinking

8 out of 10

Thinking critically and reforming the old ideas with the new and better ones

Monitoring

8 out of 10

Checking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems

Active listening

7 out of 10

Attentively listening to what is being said

Speaking

8 out of 10

Talking to individuals and in groups

Abilities- (physical and mental abilities: functional, personal traits, attitudes, and knowledge-based abilities)

Abilities / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)

Description

Oral comprehension

5 out of 10

Listen and comprehend to what others are saying

Oral expression

5 out of 10

Communicate by speaking

Problem spotting

4 out of 10

Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you can't solve the problem

Deductive reasoning

4 out of 10

Use general rules to find answers or solve problems logically

Speech clarity

3 out of 10

Speaking clearly so that it is easy to understand

Speech recognition

3 out of 10

Understanding and inferring meaning to what others say

Activities- (done on a regular basis in the job)

Activities / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)

Description

Helping and caring for others

9 out of 10

Providing help and assistance to the individuals in need along with medical help and emotional support

Building good relationships

8 out of 10

Building good relationships and maintaining them

Planning and prioritising work

8 out of 10

Creating a plan and working in order to achieve a goal

Making decisions and solving problems

7 out of 10

Working on finding the best solution for a problem by making most efficient decisions

Keeping up with the knowledge

7 out of 10

Being equipped with the up-to-date ideas

Working with the public

6 out of 10

Working with people in a particular environment

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Designation(s) in the career-

Social gerontology

Biogerontology

Demands in the career-

(physical and social demands)

Connecting with people
Working in groups or teams
Using electronic devices
Making decisions efficiently
Working under the strict deadlines
Be exposed to diseases or infections

Values of the career- (Achievement, Independence, Relationships, Support, Working conditions, Recognition)

Work values / How important is it?

Description

Relationships

8 out of 10

Maintaining good terms with people and working with them in various conditions

Achievements

7 out of 10

Setting up the target and working to achieve it

Independence

6 out of 10

Freedom to work alone and make independent decisions

Working conditions

5 out of 10

Good working conditions and job security

Recognition

5 out of 10

Being recognized for the work been done

Study options at UG level (Bachelor’s)-

Country	Entry requirements & pre-requisites	Range of yearly fees	Starting salaries respective countries
UK	Grade 12th in any stream IELTS score- 6.0 TOEFL score- 81	GBP 20,000-30,000	GBP 30,000-40,000
Australia	Students applying for this course should have completed one of the following two-year TAFE Diplomas: Diploma of Community Services Diploma of Nursing IELTS score- 6.5	AUD 30,000-40,000	AUD 50,000-60,000
Canada	Grade 12th in any stream IELTS score- 6.5 TOEFL score- 80	CAD 25,000-30,000	CAD 40,000-50,000

Names of degrees with specializations (Bachelor’s)-

UK

Bachelor of Science in Gerontology

Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology and Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Gerontology (Hons.)

Australia

Bachelor of Social Science (Gerontology and Healthy ageing)

Canada

Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology and Psychology (Hons.)

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Health and Aging (Hons.)

Bachelor of Arts in Aging and Society

Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology

Study options at PG level (Master’s)-

Country	Entry requirements & pre-requisites	Program duration	Range of yearly fees	Starting salaries respective countries
UK	Bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in a nursing, medical or allied health discipline IELTS score- 6.0 TOEFL score- 81	1 year	GBP 15,000-20,000	GBP 40,000-50,000
Australia	Bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in a nursing, medical or allied health discipline IELTS score- 6.5	2 years	AUD 20,000-30,000	AUD 60,000-70,000
Canada	Grade 12th in any stream IELTS score- 6.5 TOEFL- 80	2 years	CAD 20,000-30,000	CAD 50,000-60,000