Health in Social Science
The University of EdinburghHealth 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
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
- 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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ