Health in Social Science
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)The University of Edinburgh
Course details
Course description
This programme provides you with the opportunity to explore health, illness and the provision of care through the lens of the social sciences.
We seek to understand patterns of disease and wellness locally, nationally and globally by drawing on current knowledge from a wide range of disciplines, including:
* geography
* sociology
* psychology
* ethics
* public health and nursing studies
You will also study other disciplines to help you examine how individuals, communities and cultures make sense of health experiences including:
* marketing
* counselling
* health promotion
* cultural studies
The third strand of the programme examines health and social care provision.
We also provide training in professional skills such as active listening and leadership development.
We welcome anyone with an interest in health, wellbeing and society.
Subjects
- Occupational health
- Physical science
- Sociology
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: A,B,B,B
ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: no specific Higher subjects required. National 5s: English at C.
Check if you can join this course with your HNC or HND
Course options
Course details
Full time
1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2028
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Central area campus
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JZ