Program Overview
The Vulnerability at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Humanities over 60 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 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 Vulnerability 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: 60 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 2,050 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 570 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Vulnerability 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
- Vulnerability
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Child Protection
- Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
- Understanding Substance Misuse and Addiction
- Dementia Care Principles
- Research for Health and Social Care
- Inclusive Education
- Leadership for Effectiveness
- Quality Improvement in Health Care
- Independent Study
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Candidates must be able to satisfy the specific admission requirements for MSc programmes offered by the University.
- Candidates should normally hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
- Exceptions may be made in the case of those who can demonstrate significant work-based experience, together with recent academic study at an appropriate level.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 2,050 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 570 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 2,050 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 570 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the West of Scotland 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.
About University of the West of Scotland
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley, United Kingdom
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a large, modern public university in south-western Scotland and London, UK, tracing its roots back to 1897 and taking its current name in 2007 after the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 60 months