Overview
Dublin City University 's MA in Ethics programme offers a rigorous engagement with foundational ethical theory while remaining firmly grounded in the practical dilemmas that define our time. Through your studies, you’ll engage with the great ethical traditions and apply them to the pressing issues of modern society. You’ll learn from experts across ethics, philosophy, and the humanities, gaining both intellectual insight and practical wisdom.
Career
The programme is especially valuable if you’re already engaged in areas such as ethics committees, corporate social responsibility, regulation, or human rights. It deepens your understanding of ethical theory while equipping you to navigate the real-world moral challenges that shape organisations and societies today, with modules focused on the pressing ethical issues of our era.
However, prior professional experience is not required. The MA in Ethics provides a comprehensive grounding in moral philosophy and applied ethics, fostering the capacity for critical analysis, reflective judgment, and principled decision-making. It is ideally suited to those seeking to strengthen their ethical awareness, enhance their professional integrity, and contribute thoughtfully to the moral dimensions of contemporary life.
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Courses include:
Ethics
Readings in Ethics
Human Rights & Social Justice
Business Ethics Or Contemporary Topics in Ethics
Global Bioethics
Comparative Religious Ethics
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Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Apply before , International
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Campus Location
- Dublin, Ireland
Disciplines
Ethics View 3 other Masters in Ethics in IrelandExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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General requirements
- Applicants will normally have an honours primary degree or equivalent (H2.2) but appropriate combinations of professional qualifications and experience may be accepted as equivalent to an honours degree, in accordance with the relevant regulations of the University.
- Interviews may be held.
- International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language.
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Applies to youNon-residents8500 EUR / year≈ 8500 EUR / year -
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Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals4500 EUR / year≈ 4500 EUR / year
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