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Overview
Perspectives on Illness and Care: Inequalities and Understanding the Service User Experience at the University of Northampton helps healthcare professionals develop empathy, contextual awareness and responsiveness in their practice.
Why study Perspectives on Illness and Care: Inequalities and Understanding the Service User Experience at the University of Northampton?
Students explore illness as a lived experience shaped by identity, culture, relationships and wider social factors. The module examines how inequalities, stigma and marginalisation affect access to healthcare and the experiences of service users. Interactive online sessions also develop reflective practice, professional communication and digital presentation skills.
Programme Structure
Course includes:
Lived experiences and narratives of illness
Cultural beliefs, health literacy and care expectations
Social determinants and health inequalities
Stigma, discrimination and marginalisation
Communication with service users, families and communities
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6
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Credits
20 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Northampton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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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
IELTS 6
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must provide a copy of their Level 4 Nursing Diploma.
- IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each band (or equivalent ).
- Be a UK Registered Healthcare professional.
- Provide evidence of NMC registration (must have been registered for 12 months).
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents967 GBP / full≈ 967 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents967 GBP / full≈ 967 GBP / full
Additional Details
The University uses UKCISA guidance to assess applicants’ eligibility for home fee status.
Funding
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