Overview

The Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Health MA programme covers relevant areas of moral and political theory, comparative policy analysis, and health economics. It allows 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.

The compulsory modules provide necessary core skills, while the wide range of options enables students to further their own particular interests.

What this course will give you

University College London (UCL) is at the forefront of interdisciplinary research and teaching in philosophy, health humanities and global health.

The programme draws on highly regarded researchers in a range of UCL departments, and students benefit from instruction by leaders in their fields from the School of European Languages, Culture & Society (SELCS) and the Centre for Multidisciplinary and Intercultural Inquiry (CMII). With 83% of SELCS-CMII research activity being graded 4* ‘world leading’ and 3* ‘internationally excellent’ in the REF 2021.

Employability

The programme equips students with an ability to think precisely and rigorously about complex problems in health systems and beyond; to work with others to explore solutions; and to write cogently and concisely. Public and private sector health employers and NGOs particularly prize these skills in graduates.
The skills that the programme teaches also provide an ideal springboard to further academic study. Our graduates are highly valued by employers for their interdisciplinary skills and cultural knowledge.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Politics of Gender, Sexuality and Security
Illness
Madness
Gender and Ageing: A Feminist Gerentology
Feminism and the Medical Self
Medicine on Screen: Representations of Doctors, Health Care and Medicine in Film from the 1920's to the Present
Cultural Memory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

109

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics Philosophy Political Science View 347 other Masters in Economics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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109

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7.5

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Other requirements

General 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.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 4

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

33000 GBP / year

≈ 33000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16000 GBP / year

≈ 16000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time: UK: £8,000 Overseas: £16,500

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What this course will give you

University College London (UCL) is at the forefront of interdisciplinary research and teaching in philosophy, health humanities and global health.

Employability

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

London

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