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Overview
The Sociology and Social Policy course from University of Birmingham explores the role of medicine in society, how social policy principles apply to healthcare, and you will be able to critically analyse explanations for health disparities.
Key facts
This short course takes a broad view of health, and causes of health inequality; this short course looks in particular at the social influences behind ill health and social solutions that might be offered. Mixtures of tutoring methods are used.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- understand the principles of sociology as applied to medicine and health-related behaviour
- understand the role of medicine in society
- understand and apply the principles of social policy as applied to health and health care
- understand and critically explore explanations for inequalities in health.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Credits
10 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sociology Social Policy View 62 other Short Courses in Sociology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic 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
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Degree level needed.
- To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Tuition Fee
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International
1630 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1630 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
585 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 585 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
- Non-credit fee - £485
Living costs for Birmingham
765 - 1134 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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