GBP 31,300
Health Humanities MPhil/PhD
University College London (UCL)London, United Kingdom
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Program Details
- Degree
- PhD
- Area of study
- Health | Humanities
- Timing
- Full time
- Course Language
- English
Intakes
Program start date
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Program Overview
Introduction to the Health Humanities MPhil/PhD
The MPhil/PhD course in Health Humanities offers students the opportunity to study with world-renowned academics in the health humanities, researching issues related to health and illness from the humanities and social sciences in the vibrant research community of the UCL Health Humanities Centre.
Study Mode and Duration
- Full-time: 3 calendar years
- Part-time: 5 calendar years
Tuition Fees (2026/27)
- UK students:
- Full-time: £6,400
- Part-time: £3,200
- International students:
- Full-time: £31,300
- Part-time: £15,650
Programme Starts
- October 2026
- February 2027
- May 2027
Applications Accepted
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but should be submitted at least three months prior to the preferred start date.
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard and usually Master's degree with Merit in a relevant field.
- In the first instance, candidates should establish a dialogue with a potential supervisor before making a formal application.
- Admission is normally dependent on the submission of a detailed research project proposal.
English Language Requirements
The English language level for this course is: Level 4.
Equivalent Qualifications
Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.
About this Degree
Students benefit from an excellent research environment and a broad range of cross-disciplinary expertise offered by UCL's Centre for Multidisciplinary and Intercultural Inquiry (CMII) within the School of European Languages, Culture and Society (SELCS).
Who this Course is For
This MPhil/PhD is for applicants with a strong interest in conducting multi-disciplinary research, who may have completed post-graduate training or study and want to develop an advanced critical analysis in a specific research area.
What this Course Will Give You
You will study within UCL's Health Humanities Centre, which draws together renowned researchers on bioethics, medical humanities, history of medicine, psychology and psychiatry, philosophy, anthropology, literature, cultural and film studies, global health, science and technology studies.
Research Areas and Structure
- Interdisciplinary health humanities
- History of medicine and the psychological disciplines
- Empirical bioethics
- Public health ethics
- Philosophy of medicine
Teaching and Learning
Research students undertake relevant induction sessions within SELCS & CMII and attend a series of skills-based research seminars throughout their first year.
Research Environment
Research students are encouraged to participate in research seminars and networks across and outside SELCS-CMII.
Fees and Funding
Fees for this Course
- UK students:
- Full-time: £6,400
- Part-time: £3,200
- International students:
- Full-time: £31,300
- Part-time: £15,650
Additional Costs
The department strives to keep additional costs low. Additional costs may include expenses such as books, stationery, printing or photocopying, subscriptions or conference registration fees.
Next Steps
All applicants must identify and contact potential supervisors before making their application.
About University
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Services
Student services
UCL is committed to providing an inclusive learning and working environment where students and staff of all religions, and none, can thrive.
- Their Student Support and Wellbeing team of expert wellbeing, disability and mental health staff provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space, in which you can discuss any issues that may be affecting your ability to study.
- UCL's Student Centre houses a large prayer room and a small room for silent prayer and meditation.
- UCL has schemes to help students who are facing financial difficulties The university provides support to international students, such as assistance with visas
- A Personal Tutor is on hand to help you settle into UCL through practical guidance and support.
Housing services
UCL provides a range of accommodation for graduate students. Our halls vary in size, facilities and history. Whatever stage you are at and whatever questions you have, the UCL Accommodation team is there to help and get you settled in quickly
Library services
You can access a number of library and information services to help you get the most out of your time with us. Your UCL user ID means that email, wifi, library and print facilities will be available to you whenever you need them.
The libraries are an invaluable resource, find out about the services they provide, when they are open and search the catalogue.ICT services
Support is available from IT services 24 hours a day, ensuring that you have 24/7 cover for all IT queries.
IT Services is your point of contact for supported computer hardware, software, IT account or other IT related issues; including telephone, audio visual and printing queries.