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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
University of Warwick
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
History of Medicine MA will introduce you to the advanced study of the history of medicine, engaging with a range of concepts and placing medical theory in a broad social and cultural framework. Study at the University of Warwick's History department, an internationally recognised centre for innovative and influential research.
Course Overview
This MA introduces you to the advanced study of the history of medicine, and equips you with the conceptual and practical skills to carry out independent historical research in this field. You are encouraged to engage with a range of concepts, and to place developments within medical theory and practice in a broad social and cultural framework. Throughout the course, you will use a wide range of sources available to the historian of medicine (e.g. medical texts, practice records, diaries, case records, public health reports and health propaganda, and visual sources).
Careers
History Master’s graduates have pursued careers in the civil service, NGOs, education, law and in a range of research roles across the private sector.
Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant offering impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:
- A Career to suit you
- Discovering Careers in the Creative Industries
- Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 21,280per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
11th
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Campus address
University of Warwick, Coventry, Coventry, CV4 7AL, England
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Subject ranking
13th out of 93
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Entry standards
/ Max 213158 76%17th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10075 75%22nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.08 82%52nd
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