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PostgraduateMA

Medical Ethics and Law

Keele University
Keele, England
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1 yearDuration
£7,600Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Keele University, the MA Medical Ethics and Law provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Keele, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This programme provides an opportunity to undertake in-depth study of healthcare ethics and law, and to develop the ability to think systematically and critically about the moral and legal issues that healthcare professionals and those involved in healthcare management and policy may encounter in the course of their work. Ideal for working professionals or recent graduates, the programme comprises four taught modules plus a dissertation on a topic chosen by the student. Teaching takes place in short, intensive blocks to facilitate combining study with full-time work, and the course may be s... International tuition fees are £7,600 per year, home/UK fees are £10,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Medical Ethics Foundations
Healthcare Law and Regulation
Ethical Decision-Making in Clinical Practice
Mental Capacity and Consent
Research Ethics and Governance
End-of-Life Care: Legal and Ethical Issues
Healthcare Policy and Professional Responsibilities
Dissertation in Medical Ethics and Law
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,600

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£7,600

Home Student Fee

£10,400

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Keele University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£28,000
3 years£17,000£22,500£26,000
5 years£22,500£26,500£32,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Keele University

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