Taught course

Medical History and Humanities

Institution
University of York · Department of History
Qualifications
MA

Entry requirements

We typically ask for a 2:1 degree or equivalent.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MA in Medical History and Humanities is an exciting interdisciplinary course jointly run by the Departments of History and English. It is also open to people with backgrounds in other humanities disciplines, as well as those with social science, science and public health backgrounds with an interest in the medical humanities.

The course is shaped by cutting-edge international research spanning the fields of medical history, literature, sociology, philosophy, health sciences and policy. Students and staff from varying disciplines, periods and geographical regions work collaboratively, giving you a distinctive interdisciplinary and international experience.

You'll explore historical, literary, social and cultural perspectives on illness and health, general wellbeing, issues of public health and the history of medicine. You'll examine the links between history, the humanities and policy to gain advanced skills in analysis and critical reflection.

The course draws on expertise from:

Information for international students

If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:

IELTS 7.0, minimum 6.5 in each component.

For more information see our postgraduate English language requirements.

Fees and funding

UK students
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/fees/
International students
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/fees/

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MA
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Dr Alexander Medcalf
Email
alexander.medcalf@york.ac.uk