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Philosophy of Health and Happiness (Distance Learning)

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Tuition GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,570 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Deadline 31 July 2026
Delivery Online
Location Birmingham, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Philosophy of Health and Happiness (Distance Learning) at University of Birmingham is a MA programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered Online. 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 medicine & health sciences. 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 Philosophy of Health and Happiness (Distance Learning) 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,570 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Philosophy of Health and Happiness (Distance Learning) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. [\'Research Skills and Methods\', \'Philosophy of Health and Happiness\', \'God, Freedom and the Meaning of Life\', \'Global Ethics I\', \'Bioethics\', \'Philosophy of Cognitive Science\', \'Evangelical and Charismatic Approaches to Music and Worship\', \'Heritage and Memory\', \'Heritage and Popular Culture\', \'History of Evangelicism and Pentecostalism\', "Shakespeare\'s Legacy", \'Valuing and Representing Cultural Heritage\']

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The programme allows for multi-disciplinary entry. You need an upper second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in Philosophy or other relevant subjects (Medicine, Politics, Psychology, English, etc.) or a Joint Honours degree of which Philosophy or another relevant subject is a component.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,570 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,570 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Birmingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 31 July 2026
  • Start Date the 2021
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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