Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Health MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By UCL |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

33,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PhilosophyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Health MA aims to equip students with the skills necessary to play an informed role in debates concerning equity and health. It explores the central ethical, economic and political problems facing health policy in the UK and globally, especially in relation to social justice.

The programme covers relevant areas of moral and political theory, comparative policy analysis, and health economics, to allow students to come to a wide understanding of background issues, history and constraints, in order to be able to make a positive contribution to current debates in this field.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of three core modules (45 credits), 75 credits of elective modules, and a research dissertation (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma of 120 credits is available, consisting of three core modules (45 credits), and 75 credits of elective modules.

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Health. Upon successful completion of 120 credits, you will be awarded a PG Dip in Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Health.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Health MA aims to equip students with the skills necessary to play an informed role in debates concerning equity and health. It explores the central ethical, economic and political problems facing health policy in the UK and globally, especially in relation to social justice.

The programme covers relevant areas of moral and political theory, comparative policy analysis, and health economics, to allow students to come to a wide understanding of background issues, history and constraints, in order to be able to make a positive contribution to current debates in this field.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of three core modules (45 credits), 75 credits of elective modules, and a research dissertation (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma of 120 credits is available, consisting of three core modules (45 credits), and 75 credits of elective modules.

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Health. Upon successful completion of 120 credits, you will be awarded a PG Dip in Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Health.

Admission Requirements

191+
3.3+
109+
75+
7.5+
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.

1 Year
Sep

Domestic
16,000 GBP
International
33,000 GBP

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