Program Overview
The Medical Humanities at Birkbeck University of London is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Medical Humanities programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical Humanities programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Perspectives, Practices and Patients
- Psycho-Social Research: Working Below the Surface
- A Confusion of Tongues: Illness, Language, Writing
- Death in Victorian Culture
- Disciplining Sex: Sexuality, Society and Nineteenth-Century Literary Culture
- Language Matters
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- You must have graduated from a UK medical school or hold an equivalent first degree from an overseas medical school.
- Applicants from other healthcare or professional backgrounds may be admitted to the programme. Such applicants must hold relevant professional qualifications and/or a first degree (2:2 or above).
International Entry Requirements
- If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this programme is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each of the sub-tests.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Birkbeck University of London
Birkbeck University of London
London, United Kingdom
Birkbeck is a public research university and a member of the University of London, located in the Bloomsbury area of central London, UK. It is particularly known for its flexible study model,...
University Profile- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60
