Health Care Ethics and Law MA
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MA (full-time)
UK/EU students (per annum): £6,300
International students (per annum): £13,000 -
MA (part-time)
UK/EU students (per annum): £3,150
International students (per annum): £6,500 -
PGDip (full-time)
UK/EU students (per annum): £4,200
International students (per annum): £8,660 -
PGDip (part-time)
UK/EU students (per annum): £2,100
International students (per annum): £4,330
Degree awarded: Master of Arts
Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time
Entry requirements:
MA applicants must hold a minimum Upper Second class honours degree, or the overseas equivalent, in a relevant subject. Those applicants who do not satisfy the entry requirements for direct entry onto our MA programme may wish to be considered for entry onto the Postgraduate Diploma programme with a view to transferring to the MA programme mid-Session (subject to conditions).
Course fees: For entry in the academic year beginning September 2013, the tuition fees are as follows:
The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.
All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK/EU students (fees are typically fixed for International students, for the course duration at the year of entry). For general fees information please visit: postgraduate fees. Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.
Related website: www.law.manchester.ac.uk
Academic department: School of Law
Contact email: pg-law@manchester.ac.uk
Contact telephone: +44 (0)161 306 1270
How to apply:
The deadline to apply is the 15 th of August 2013 . However, we strongly advise that you apply as soon as possible in order to be guaranteed a place on the course.
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Y | Y | N | N |
| PGDip | Y | Y | N | N |
Course description
The MA in Health Care Ethics & Law programme aims to provide the highest quality of training in health care ethics and health care law in a flexible and interdisciplinary way. There is an emphasis on the application of bioethical and legal theory to real world scenarios, thus catering to the practical needs of health care and legal professionals and those in related fields. Students gain an expert knowledge and understanding of bioethical and medico-legal theories, and the skills needed to apply them to real world scenarios in a diverse range of contexts.
Course aims
The MA in Health Care Ethics & Law programme aims to provide the highest quality of training in health care ethics and health care law in a flexible and interdisciplinary way. There is an emphasis on the application of bioethical and legal theory to real world scenarios, thus catering to the practical needs of health care and legal professionals and those in related fields. Students gain an expert knowledge and understanding of bioethical and medico-legal theories, and the skills needed to apply them to real world scenarios in a diverse range of contexts.
Course unit details
Students will be required to complete three Core course units and three Options. The Core course units are:
- Philosophical Bioethics (30 credits)
- Medico-Legal Problems (30 credits)
- Ethico-Legal Problems in Health Care Practice (15 credits)
Students should choose their three Options from among the following (15 credit) course units, as available:
- Children Medicine and the Law
- Medicine, Law and Society
- Mental Health Law and Policy
- Ethics and Genetics
- Research Ethics
Course unit descriptions can be found on The School of Law website.
Subject to availability, students have a free choice among the Options. Students take course units to a total of 120 credits. This credit total can be split in one of two ways: (1) 60 credits in each of the two semesters; or (2) 75 credits in semester one and 45 credits in semester two.
MA students must also successfully complete a dissertation by independent research of 12,000-15,000 words (60 credits), which is undertaken over the summer months of the programme (June-September).
Scholarships and bursaries
Graduates of the Manchester School of Law who will be self-funding their postgraduate study will be eligible for the School's Alumni Bursary Scheme, whereby students receive a Loyalty discount on their annual tuition fees when they register for the programme.
Full entry requirements
Academic entry qualification overview:
MA applicants must hold a minimum Upper Second class honours degree, or the overseas equivalent, in a relevant subject. Those applicants who do not satisfy the entry requirements for direct entry onto our MA programme may wish to be considered for entry onto the Postgraduate Diploma programme with a view to transferring to the MA programme mid-Session (subject to conditions).
English language:
Students whose first language is not English are required to hold IELTS 7.0 with a minimum writing score of 7, or an equivalent score in the IBT- TOEFL, PEARSON, or Cambridge CAE.
It is also recommended that applicants with 6.5 in IELTS attend pre-sessional English language courses at the University. Depending on your score in the writing component, we will offer you a place on a 20 weeks, 10 weeks or 5 weeks course. Booking deadlines apply.
Other international entry requirements:
We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For these and general requirements including English language see entry requirements from your country.
Professional entry qualification:
Applications for the Postgraduate Diploma will be considered from those who hold professional qualifications in any of the health care and legal/paralegal professions who can demonstrate progression in their career over at least 3 years. Candidates may be asked to provide examples of their written work.
Re-applications
Transfers
Progression and assessment
Assessment of all taught course units (to a total of 120 credits) is by assessed coursework in the form of essays of 4,000 words per 15 credit course unit and up to 7,000 words for the two 30 credit Core course units. In addition, MA students must submit a 12,000 to 15,000 word dissertation by independent research (60 credits). Those students who do not achieve success in the MA may be considered for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma.
Students who do not achieve success in the Postgraduate Diploma may be considered for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Care Ethics or the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Care Law .
The awards of the MA or Postgraduate Diploma are classified according to Pass/Merit/Distinction. The Postgraduate Certificate is awarded unclassified.
Disability support
Career opportunities
Academic department
School of Law
Academic department overview
See: About Us.
Contact details
Contact name: Ms Edita Kavaliauskaite
Telephone: +44 (0)161 306 1270
Facsimile: +44 (0)161 275 4724
Email: pg-law@manchester.ac.uk
Website: www.law.manchester.ac.uk