Master Sciences Sociales — Santé, vieillissement

Tuition fees are 292 USD per year.

The Master Sciences Sociales — Sante, vieillissement at Universite Lumiere - Lyon 2 focuses on the social dimensions of health and aging. This field of study examines how societies understand, organize, and respond to aging populations, addressing topics such as the social experience of growing older, care arrangements for elderly people, and the policies and institutions that shape services for aging populations. Students typically study the sociology of aging, health and social policy, research methods for studying elderly populations, and the organization of care systems, including family care, institutional care, and community-based support. Coursework often addresses questions such as intergenerational relationships, the economics and organization of long-term care, and how aging intersects with other social factors such as gender, class, and disability. The program generally trains students to conduct social science research on aging and health, preparing them for both academic and applied work in a field of growing importance as populations age. Graduates from this field pursue careers as researchers in the sociology of aging, policy analysts working on elder care and public health, roles within organizations that manage care services for older adults, and positions in public agencies responsible for aging and social policy. Based in Bron, near Lyon, France, this master's program runs over two years and is taught in French. It is designed for students with an undergraduate background in the social sciences who want to specialize in the study of health and aging. The academic year typically starts in September, and yearly tuition is 250 EUR.