Health in Social Science
The University of EdinburghUndergraduate MA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years HealthSocial work, childhood, and youth studiesSociologyPsychologyCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy
A-Level Entry
ABB
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000
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:
3111 Laboratory technicians
2119 Natural and social science professionals
2223 Speech and language therapists
1172 Social services managers and directors
2461 Social workers
3219 Health associate professionals
Course Details
- Qualification
- Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- 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