Durham University has the highest concentration of Medical Humanities scholars in the UK. Studying the Master of Medical Humanities will give you exposure to and interaction with some of the leading scholars in this area.

We have designed a bespoke programme in Medical Humanities that is unique for both its interdisciplinary breadth and its innovative curriculum and assessment design. Students can expect coursework that taps into their own backgrounds, interests, and aspirations; modules taught by a wide range of field-leading experts; a community of like-minded researchers lending expertise and support; and an educational model that facilitates peer-to-peer learning among an international student cohort.

The opportunity to select modules from different departments and learn from a range of disciplines was stimulating and exciting. The academic culture is vibrant and well established, while simultaneously remaining open to diverse perspectives, ideas, and people from different backgrounds. If you are an international student, regardless of your disciplinary or cultural background, I believe you will find the programme both accessible and engaging, and you will be exceptionally well supported by a genuine community of people who deeply care about both their work and those they work alongside.

Superb course design: dividing the content into sections titled “read”, “watch”, “explore” and “discuss” caters to different learning styles and makes the materials come alive (and adds an element of… fun!). A varied range of assessments invites deep reflection and can be also readily applied in different professional and academic contexts.