Swansea University - MA Medical Humanities

MA Medical Humanities

School of Human and Health Sciences

Study how the humanities affect medicine on this dynamic part-time programme.

The UCAS code for this course is: n/a
Full time study: Part-Time

Part-time study: Part one modules are taught over two years, and part two dissertations are submitted by 15th October of the third year.

The only course of its kind in the UK, the MA in Medical Humanities helps students gain an understanding of why medicine and health care should not be reduced to scientific principles, by exploring the contribution of humanities and addressing the limitations of a purely scientific approach.

Who should take this programme? Doctors, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, health visitors, alternative practitioners, health service managers, community health service personnel, health lecturers and tutors and staff in the voluntary sector could all benefit from this course. All applications from those with a professional or personal interest in the humanities applied to medicine will be considered.

What will you study?

Part One - The Modules

Click on the 'What Will I Study' button to learn about the compulsory modules, including descriptions and start dates.


Part Two – The Dissertation

Students will work in consultation with a member of teaching staff on their relevant project of 20,000 words and this will be assessed on completion.

Programme Start: October


Standard Entry requirements

Applicants should hold either a degree of grade 2:2 or above, or have a period of work experience in a relevant field. If you would like further information on entry requirements or have a query regarding your eligibility please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Our general Scholarships & Bursaries web pages have a full listing of available funding plus advice on how to secure your programme of study.

Research

MPhil and PhD programmes are available at the School of Human and Health Sciences. Please see the School's section for further information.

Accreditation

n/a

Assessment

The programme has a 50% pass mark for all modules in part one and the part two dissertation. Please contact the Programme Director for further information.

Important Dates

Information regarding dates and times for Enrolment can be found on the Student Records webpages.

UK/EU Undergraduates

Applications should be made through UCAS.

International Students

You can use our OnTrack application service to apply.

Postgraduate Students

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MA Medical Humanities Course Director

This course is:
Accepting Applications