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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
JUL-25
2 years
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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
JAN
2 years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
APR-25
2 years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
JUL-25
2 years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Part Time
JAN
4 years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Part Time
JUL-25
4 years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Part Time
APR-25
4 years
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COURSE OVERVIEW
Health economics is at the core of innovation, health technology assessment, prioritisation and programme budgeting within the UK NHS and worldwide. A PhD or MPhil in Health Economics at the Swansea Centre for Health Economics (SCHE) offers an outstanding opportunity to make an original contribution to the development and application of health economics and outcome research to real-life issues in healthcare delivery and policy.
Offering flexibility through a wholly research-based mode of study, our MSc by Research in Health Economics course is perfect for those looking to balance work, life and study commitments
You will develop skills in core health economic methods and analysis to design and deliver your own research project, supported by a tailor-made programme of supervision and training. This can include developing knowledge and skills in aspects of the use of epidemiology, quantitative research and routine data analysis as well as applying health economic analysis as part of health technology assessment, public health and evaluation of health and social care interventions and services. We also offer particular expertise in the area of prioritisation and in the design, use and interpretation of patient-reported outcomes.
As a student at the School of Health and Social Care, you will benefit from a dynamic and supportive research environment with many opportunities to make connections across disciplines and develop links with organisations and policymakers both in the UK and abroad. As such, you can be confident that your research will inform and be informed by the wider health and social care environment.
According to the most recent Research Excellence Framework in 2014-2021, over 75% of the research carried out at the college was of international or world-leading quality.
You will be joining a university that was named ‘University of the Year’ and ‘Postgraduate’ runner up in the What Uni Student Choice Awards 2019.
Programme Summary
This MPhil in Health Economics at Swansea will enable you to undertake a substantial project led by your own interests. It is a highly respected qualification which can present a career in academia or a wider scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector. A thesis of 60,000 words will be submitted for assessment demonstrating original research with a substantive contribution to the subject area. The Masters is examined following an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination or viva). You will acquire research skills for high-level work and skills and training programmes are available on campus for further support. There will be an opportunity to deliver presentations to research students and staff at departmental seminars and conferences.
Programme Aims
This Masters programme will provide students with:
The opportunity to conduct high quality postgraduate research in a world leading research environment.
Key skills needed to undertake advanced academic and non-academic research including qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
Advanced critical thinking, intellectual curiosity and independent judgement.
Programme Structure
The programme comprises three key elements:
Entry and confirmation of candidature
Main body of research
Thesis and viva voce examination
The programme comprises of the undertaking of an original research project of 2 years duration full time (4 years duration part time). Students may pursue the programme either full time or part time by pursuing research at the University at an external place of employment or with/at a University approved partner.
Applicants for MPhil must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University).
Students living in
Domestic
£4,712 per year
Students from Domestic
Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £4,712; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £4,800. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
£19,950 per year
Students from EU
Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £19,950; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £20,950. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
£19,950 per year
Students from International
Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £19,950; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £20,950. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
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