Language and Communication in Healthcare

The MA in English Studies: Language and Communication in Healthcare is a program designed for students who want to learn about the language used in healthcare and how it affects communication between healthcare professionals and patients. The program is interdisciplinary, drawing on knowledge from fields such as linguistics, communication studies, healthcare management, and medical ethics.

Degree course assets

This program offers a unique combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing students to work in various healthcare settings where effective communication is essential. Students will learn how to analyze and evaluate different communication strategies, as well as how to develop their own communication skills in a healthcare context.

Selected study areas

The core courses offered within the program include:

Language and communication in healthcare

Discourse analysis and medical communication

Interpersonal communication in healthcare

Intercultural communication in healthcare

Language and communication in mental health

Health communication and patient safety

Ethics in healthcare communication

These courses cover a range of topics related to language and communication in healthcare, including how to communicate with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds, how to address communication barriers in healthcare settings, and how to develop effective communication strategies for specific healthcare contexts.

Degree course assets

In addition to the core courses, students will have the opportunity to take elective courses in related fields such as healthcare management, medical ethics, and patient advocacy. The program also includes a research project or thesis, giving students the opportunity to conduct original research in the field of healthcare communication.

The faculty for this program includes experts in the fields of linguistics, communication studies, healthcare management, and medical ethics. Students will benefit from their expertise and guidance throughout their studies.

MA in Language and Communication in Healthcare programme. The programme focuses on effective and empathetic communication for health and quality of life, which is crucial in supporting medical professionals in providing care to patients. The curriculum covers a range of topics, including communication techniques, art therapy, health promotion, and supporting communication with vulnerable adults. Graduates of the programme will be equipped with a range of skills and competencies that will enable them to pursue careers in various healthcare institutions and organisations supporting communication for quality of life, both in Poland and abroad. The programme includes workshops, internships, and selected courses in medical anthropology, healthcare communication, and medical translation, among others. Dr Magdalena Zabielska and Prof. Agnieszka Kiełkiewicz-Janowiak are some of the faculty members who teach in the programmed.