Program overview

Main Subject

Public Health

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Study how developments and opinions regarding health, medicine and healthcare are reflected in cultural practices in society from an interdisciplinary humanities perspective. This program will enable you to critically analyze current healthcare and contribute to its improvement. This is a track of MA Culture Studies. Learn to critically analyze opinions, claims, beliefs and practices regarding health and healthcare. Gain an understanding of the historical and cultural context in which these have developed. Draw on insights and theories from various humanities disciplines, including cultural studies, gender studies, history, anthropology, philosophy, (online) media studies and technology studies.
Address questions such as:

In what way do socio-cultural norms influence our understanding of ‘healthy’ and ‘normal’ versus ‘ill’ and ‘abnormal’? For example: how to decide the norm for a healthy body weight? Or why is melancholy a sign of depression in our culture rather than a normal part of life?
What political views underlie policy choices within healthcare? And are these choices equitable and fair? For example: do corona safety measures impact everyone in the same way or not?
How do new technologies and new media influence communication, knowledge production and perceptions within the health domain? For example: do you feel healthier when you continually monitor your health with wearables and apps?

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Health

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Study how developments and opinions regarding health, medicine and healthcare are reflected in cultural practices in society from an interdisciplinary humanities perspective. This program will enable you to critically analyze current healthcare and contribute to its improvement. This is a track of MA Culture Studies. Learn to critically analyze opinions, claims, beliefs and practices regarding health and healthcare. Gain an understanding of the historical and cultural context in which these have developed. Draw on insights and theories from various humanities disciplines, including cultural studies, gender studies, history, anthropology, philosophy, (online) media studies and technology studies.
Address questions such as:

In what way do socio-cultural norms influence our understanding of ‘healthy’ and ‘normal’ versus ‘ill’ and ‘abnormal’? For example: how to decide the norm for a healthy body weight? Or why is melancholy a sign of depression in our culture rather than a normal part of life?
What political views underlie policy choices within healthcare? And are these choices equitable and fair? For example: do corona safety measures impact everyone in the same way or not?
How do new technologies and new media influence communication, knowledge production and perceptions within the health domain? For example: do you feel healthier when you continually monitor your health with wearables and apps?

Undergraduate

TOEFL

90+

IELTS

6+

You are eligible to apply if you have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, such as Culture Studies, Philosophy, Literature, Religious Studies, Science and Technology Studies, Anthropology, Medicine, History, etc., or a BA in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Our Admissions Committee will assess every application and evaluate whether or not your previous education matches three years of Dutch academic education. Our Admissions Committee evaluates the modules you have completed previously and whether these match the profile for the program. Depending on your academic deficiencies or degree, you might be required to follow and complete a pre-Master’s program.

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

14,900 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

14,900 EUR

Other Expenses

-

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission requirements

Exam Scores

Important Dates

Undergraduate

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee

Scholarships

Domestic Students

International Students

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BSc Economics

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