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PostgraduateMA

Health and Wellbeing

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Inverness, Scotland
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3 yearsDuration
£7,560Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Health and Wellbeing at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Inverness, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year part-time structure. What is special about this course? The MA Health and Wellbeing is designed to meet the career development needs of health and social care professionals in the UK. The course will increase your awareness of the social, technological, economic, political and environmental changes taking place within health and social care, whether in the public, private or voluntary sectors, enabling you to take your career to the next stage. You will study core modules in the development of local, national and international health and social care policy, the influence of sociology, psychology and ethics ... International tuition fees are £7,560 per year, home/UK fees are £1,830 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 £18,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Time (unstructured) (MA): 6 years @ 10-15 hours per week
Core modules in the development of local
National and international health and social care policy
Psychology and ethics on our understanding of health and wellbeing
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,560

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£22,680

Home Student Fee

£1,830

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 — University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£32,000£40,000
3 years£17,500£25,000£31,000
5 years£19,000£28,500£36,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
10%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

1 Scholarship Available

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Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust Bursary

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About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers Health and Wellbeing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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