Health in Social Science

The University of Edinburgh

Undergraduate MA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years HealthSocial work, childhood, and youth studiesSociologyPsychologyCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

Health in Social Science MA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is ABB.

A-Level Entry

ABB

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

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.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades ABB
Scottish Higher ABBB

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Health, Social work, childhood, and youth studies, Sociology, Psychology, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000