
Health in Social Science MA (Hons)
Course Overview - Health in Social Science MA (Hons)
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 sens...
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: <br/><br/><br/>* geography <br/><br/><br/>* sociology <br/><br/><br/>* psychology <br/><br/><br/>* ethics <br/><br/><br/>* public health and nursing studies <br/><br/><br/>You will also study other disciplines to help you examine how individuals, communities and cultures make sense of health experiences including: <br/><br/><br/>* marketing <br/><br/><br/>* counselling <br/><br/><br/>* health promotion <br/><br/><br/>* cultural studies <br/><br/><br/>The third strand of the programme examines health and social care provision. <br/><br/>We also provide training in professional skills such as active listening and leadership development. <br/><br/>We welcome anyone with an interest in health, wellbeing and society.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
2D50
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5.
A level
A,B,B
ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £29,600 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |