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Overview
While pursuing your MA in Ethics at Dublin City University, you’ll confront and evaluate a range of important contemporary ethical challenges in society. The course modules focus on both general and applied ethics, and the programme draws on diverse expertise from the areas of ethics, philosophy, theology and humanities.
The degree attracts individuals looking to develop analytical and decision-making skills so that they can apply ethical perspectives and principles to real-life and professional dilemmas.
After graduation you can join our MA in Ethics Alumni and be part of a network of expertise and support in the field of ethics.
Why Do This Programme?
Gain an understanding of a broad range of ethical theories and principles at the forefront of general and applied ethics.
Acquire a critical awareness of contemporary public and professional ethical issues, together with new ethical insights, developed and informed by a variety of philosophical, theological, human rights, and intercultural perspectives.
Learn how to analyse specific ethical issues, challenges and dilemmas arising from contemporary work, professional activity and public life.
Careers
The MA in Ethics will be of particular relevance to you if you participate in ethics committees and activities relating to corporate social responsibility/citizenship, regulations or human rights. At the same time, other graduates without professional experience will benefit from the knowledge provided in this course and develop important ethical decision-making skills.
Potential Careers
Education
Management
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More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
Introduction to Ethics
Readings in Ethics
Human Rights & Social Justice
Business Ethics Or Contemporary Topics in Ethics
Global Bioethics
Comparative Religious Ethics
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
English
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sociology Philosophy & Ethics View 36 other Masters in Sociology in IrelandAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Lower Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 92
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants will normally have an honours primary degree or equivalent (2.2) 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. For further information on international applications click here
Tuition Fee
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International
7400 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7400 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA
3600 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 3600 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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