Medical Humanities

Durham, England, United Kingdom•QS 2027 #85

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Durham University offers Medical Humanities, a master's degree in Humanities & Cultural Studies programme in Durham, United Kingdom. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is GBP 15,700 per year (GBP 7,200 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 1 year

Local tuition: GBP 7,200 / year

International tuition: GBP 15,700 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked November 2026 · Source: durham.ac.uk ·

Program details

Overview

This MA brings humanities and social science thinking to bear on health and illness. It looks beyond the clinic to study experience outside a medical context. It takes a critical look at how health and illness are defined and recognised. The course analyses how everyday thoughts and physical sensations come to be recognised as symptoms and as medical evidence. Students draw on a wide range of disciplines, so applicants come from many undergraduate backgrounds. The course welcomes applicants from many disciplines, and seminars draw on varied perspectives. The MA suits people from almost any undergraduate background who want to understand health as a human, cultural and social experience. Students develop skills in historical, philosophical and social analysis of medical knowledge.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: A 2:1 undergraduate degree Active enrolment on an intercalated UG/PG medical degree programme

Application Details

Start Date: September 2026

About Durham University

“Fundamenta eius super montibus sanctis”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1832

Students: 21,150

QS rank: #85

Programs: 272

Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Medical Humanities award?

Durham University awards a Master's Degree in the field of Humanities & Cultural Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does Medical Humanities take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Medical Humanities cost?

Tuition for international students is GBP 15,700 per year (GBP 7,200 per year for local students).

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