- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- One year, Two years
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Communication & Media Studies
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- OCT 2026
Overview
Our MA Medical and Health explores the culture and history of human health through topics such as infectious disease, diet and exercise, disability, and mental health and wellbeing.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:2 · Subjects: arts, humanities or social sciences subject · or above |
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English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 6 |
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If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement, we offer pre-sessional English courses and foundation programmes to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck.
Fees
International students: £20,850 per year
UK students: £12,000 per year
UK/Home: £12,000 per year
International: £20,850 per year
Start dates
October 2026
Application deadline
main deadline for international applicants requiring a Student visa
Campus
- Central London, Online, United Kingdom
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