Health Humanities MA

at University College London

The Health Humanities Route comprises two core modules on Illness and Madness, optional modules and a dissertation.

The Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Health Route comprises core modules on Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Health; Health Policy and Reform and Key Principles of Health Economics, optional modules and a dissertation.

All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of 10-12,000 words.

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.

Equivalent qualifications for India

The award of any of the following from a recognised institution:
 

• A Bachelor's degree with a minimum overall CGPA of 7.75/10, 6.25/8.0, 5.75/7.0, 4.25/6.0, 3.3/4.0, or 60% where a GPA scale is not used. The overall mark required is dependent on the subject and the ranking of the institution at which the degree has been taken.

Alternative qualifications
 

• Master's; Medical / Dental degree; MPhil/PhD

UK students
£12,900    

International students
£26,600    

This MA provides an exceptional foundation for those hoping to undertake PhD research and pursue an academic career, ranging from interdisciplinary work in the health humanities to a broad spectrum of more specialised disciplines, such as medicine, the philosophy of medicine, history of medicine, medical sociology or medical anthropology, among others. It is also a suitable preparation for a range of careers including science and medical journalism, bioethics, healthcare policy, NGOs and museum and heritage.