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Overview
What you will learn
As a result of the Closing the health and wealth gap - the sociology of health and illness course offered by University of Cambridge , within the constraints of the time available, you should be able to:
- define and explain a range of concepts and methods linked to the study of health and illness
- critically assess a range of explanations for the persistence of the health/wealth gap
- critically evaluate a range of public policy responses which have sought to reduce the health/wealth gap over time
- identify and explain health inequalities experienced in the COVID-19 pandemic and critically evaluate the government’s response to the pandemic drawing on appropriate evidence
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- gain an understanding of key terms and concepts used in medical sociology including health, illness, morbidity, mortality, social class and the health/wealth gap
- examine and interpret empirical evidence related to the extent and persistence of the health/wealth gap (for example, differences in mortality rates and lifestyle factors by social class)
- evaluate explanations for the persistence of the health/wealth gap and public policy responses to them (for example, the health policies of New Labour and the Coalition government)
- examine health inequalities experienced in the COVID-19 pandemic and critically reflect on the government’s response to the pandemic
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sociology Public Health View 64 other Short Courses in Sociology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Our weekend courses are open to participants over the age of 18 and courses are taught at approximately first-year undergraduate level. No academic qualifications are required and most courses are suitable for students who are new to the subject. Please ensure that you complete any required reading listed in your course materials before the course starts to enable you to fully participate and get the maximum enjoyment out of your course.
- If your first language is not English, you will need to satisfy yourself that you have the required near-native command of the language to get the maximum benefit from studying with us.
Tuition Fee
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International
380 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 380 GBP for the full programme during 3 days. -
National
380 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 380 GBP for the full programme during 3 days.
Living costs for Cambridge
846 - 1465 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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