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Applied and Professional Ethics

University of Leeds
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery Online
Location Leeds, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Applied and Professional Ethics at University of Leeds is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Applied and Professional Ethics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Applied and Professional Ethics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Introduction to Ethics: Reasons, Motivation, Obligations and Happiness
  2. Professional Issues
  3. Agents and Professional Responsibility
  4. Professional Issues 2: Privacy and Confidentiality
  5. Professional Issues 3: Consent and Contracts
  6. Justice: Fairness, Equality, and Diversity
  7. Global Environmental Ethics
  8. Business Ethics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

A bachelor degree. Professional experience may also be considered.

If you don\xc2\x92t have a degree, we normally ask you to register for the PGDip programme. You can upgrade to the MA if you progress successfully.

We look for your willingness and ability to think clearly and independently, as well as good writing skills, a basic understanding of philosophical ethics and any relevant experiences of ethical issues in practice.

We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in all components..\xc2\xa0

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

Please contact the university for application deadline information.

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  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months