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PostgraduateMA

Medical Ethics and Palliative Care

Keele University
Keele, England
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1 yearDuration
£7,600Per Year (Intl)
£10,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MA Medical Ethics and Palliative Care at Keele University. 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 relating to palliative and end-of-life care. Students develop the ability to think systematically and critically about the moral and legal issues encountered by healthcare professionals, managers and policymakers in this field. Ideal for working professionals or recent graduates with interests in palliative care, the programme comprises four taught modules plus a dissertation on a topic chosen by the student. 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.

What You'll Learn

Ethical Frameworks in Healthcare
End-of-Life Care and Decision-Making
Medical Law and Legal Regulation
Palliative Care Principles and Practice
Moral Issues in Advanced Disease
Research Methods and Professional Inquiry
Healthcare Policy and Clinical Governance
Dissertation
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

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💼 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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