Global Ethics MSc/Diploma/Certificate

Summary

You study a range of modules including Global Ethics, Human Rights, Global Bioethics and Development Ethics.

You can also participate in research seminars, or undertake a placement with an NGO. The programme is designed to be flexible to accommodate those wishing to study part-time, such as people with professional or other commitments. It is also suitable if you are a graduates or if you want to go onto further research, such as a PhD, in this area.

Key facts

Type of Course: Taught

Duration: MSc – 12 months full-time (including the summer months devoted to the writing of the dissertation); up to 4 years part-time; Postgraduate Diploma/Graduate Diploma – 9 months full-time; up to 3 years part-time; Postgraduate Certificate/Graduate Certificate – 4 months full-time; up to 2 years part-time

Start date: September 2012

Entry requirements

The normal entrance requirement is a good first degree in a relevant field or discipline, although appropriate work experience will also be taken into consideration.

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International students
We accept a range of qualifications from different countries – learn more about international entry requirements

Standard English language requirements apply

Contact details

Beverley Stubbs
Tel: +44 (0)121 415 8347
Email: stubbsb@bham.ac.uk

How to apply

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Fees and funding

Standard fees apply
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Scholarships and studentships
Scholarships to cover fees and/or maintenance costs are available. For further information please email the College of Arts and Law Graduate School artsandlawgraduateschool@contacts.bham.ac.uk. Alternatively email financialsupport@bham.ac.uk

International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government.

Programme overview

To gain a Postgraduate Certificate you will need to complete 60 credits, for the Postgraduate Diploma you need to gain 120 credits and for the MA you will need to complete 180 credits.

You can study a range of modules including:

  • Global Ethics I
  • Global Ethics  II
  • Human Rights I
  • Human Rights II  
  • Global Bioethics
  • Development Ethics 

For the MA you will also complete a 15,000 word dissertation.

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