Overview

Key facts

The main aims of the course are to provide a rigorous introduction to the variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to health which make up the critical medical humanities and to equip you to undertake further research into health and human experience in a variety of contexts. The programme offers outstanding interdisciplinary training to equip you with the skills you need for your future career. It is taught by specialists who are members of the IMH, primarily from the Departments of Anthropology, English, Geography, Law, Modern Languages and Cultures, Philosophy, and Sociology.

You will become part of the vibrant research communities both within departments and the IMH. In particular, students become members of the Postgraduate and Early Career Researchers (PGECR) network in Medical Humanities, which organises regular seminars, conferences and social events.

All students on the MA in Medical Humanities (Online) take two core modules. Concepts and Frameworks in the Critical Medical Humanities, and Reimagining Health Research (30 credits each). You will also write a dissertation (60 credits), supervised by one of Durham's specialists, which allows you to focus on a specialist topic of your choice in the Medical Humanities. You will also take optional modules from participating Departments to bring your course total to 180 credits (MA). All elements of the MA have embedded within them a range of interdisciplinary content and skills. Learn more with this programme in Medical Humanities (Online) from Durham University.

Programme Structure

Courses

Illness and Narrative Practices
Contemporary Issues in Medical Law
Neurodiversity and the Humanities

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Health Sciences View 929 other Masters in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 undergraduate degree
Active enrolment on an intercalated UG/PG medical degree programme
At least five years work in a professional environment with relevance to health and/or medicine, with at least two years in some form of leadership role
Successful completion of the associated PG Certificate programme

A 500-word personal statement which should include the following:

An outline of your interest in an interdisciplinary MA in Medical Humanities
What skills and knowledge you would bring to the course
What skills and knowledge you would hope to acquire
An indication of your planned area of research

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27500 GBP / year

≈ 27500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

12500 GBP / year

≈ 12500 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part Time Fees:

Home students £6,900 per year
International students £15,200 per year

Living costs

Durham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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