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Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Health MA at University College London (UCL)

University College London (UCL), United Kingdom

Programme overview

Explore the ethical, economic and political problems facing health policy in the UK and globally by embarking on the only degree of its kind in the world.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Duration: 1 calendar year; 2 calendar years; 5 calendar years  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time / flexible  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. During the academic year, you will take four compulsory modules, which set the foundation for the whole… Modules include: Dissertation; Philosophies of Health and Care; Approaching the Health Humanities: Skills and Methods; Health Humanities Research Pathway Dissertation; Key Principles of…

Career pathways

The course aims to provide suitable preparation for those looking to progress on to funded research in bioethics and in health policy, and work in varied roles…

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard; however, relevant employment/volunteering will be taken into consideration. English language requirement: UCL Level 3.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,800 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 36,800 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 calendar year; 2 calendar years; 5 calendar years

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