Health, Cultures And Societies Ma

Matters of health are simultaneously matters of society and culture. The MA in Health, Cultures and Societies provides an exciting opportunity to explore issues around health, illness, wellbeing, and medicine, and acquire advanced training in associated methods within a critical practice-oriented framework distinctive to the University and the city of Liverpool. The programme aims at offering a flexible and responsive curriculum, which integrates teaching and research and is dedicated to developing confident, well-rounded, and intellectually open students. Its core modules ensure students’ digital fluency, and its outward-facing and international scope develops confident global citizens and future research leaders. This course is the right one for you if you are interested in: Advancing your knowledge and understanding of the field of medical and health humanities; Cultivating an appreciation of the range of disciplines, subject areas and knowledge domains within and beyond the academy which contribute to the field of medical and health humanities; Developing an up-to-date and critical awareness of leading theoretical approaches, key methodologies and new debates and practices at the forefront of current research; Learning to think independently, critically and creatively with complex material and developing an interdisciplinary outlook. Career prospects The Health, Cultures and Societies MA delivers the ideal training if you are seeking an academic career in the field of medical humanities. The MA also provides a solid foundation for careers in education, the cultural sector, health and therapeutic care, politics, and third sector industries. If you have a professional background in any of these (or other relevant) areas, the MA provides you with the opportunity for continuing professional development, whilst enabling you to bring your experiences to the cohort which will further enrich the programme.