Health Humanities MA

University College London Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Full time & Part time September MA 1 year full time, 2 years part time, 5 years flexible

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Are you interested in exploring the fascinating intersection of health, humanities, and society? Look no further than the Health Humanities MA programme at UCL. This unique programme delves into the ways that the humanities and social studies can shed light on biomedicine, clinical practice, and healthcare politics. From literature and film to anthropology and sociology, you'll explore diverse perspectives on health and illness. With a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, you can gain a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach to the health humanities. Whether you're pursuing a PhD or a career in healthcare policy, this programme is your stepping stone to success.

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Health and illness in society is one of the key concerns that underpins our modern existence. The Health Humanities MA enables you to gain a detailed understanding of how methods from the humanities can influence biomedicine, clinical practice and the politics of healthcare. An interdisciplinary degree taught at UCL, you’ll graduate ready to apply your expertise to careers in the medical field, science organisations, academic research, and more.

Entry Requirements

Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

Fees

UK tuition fees (2024/25)
Full-time: £15,100
Part-time: £7,550

Overseas tuition fees (2024/25)
Full-time: £31,100
Part-time: £15,550

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