MA Contemporary Ethics

The Contemporary Ethics postgraduate course at Anglia Ruskin University offers students a deep exploration of various ethical principles and theories, and how these can be applied to real-world issues and professional settings. Built on the importance of ethical considerations in today’s world, the course aims to shape conscientious professionals who can contribute constructively to debates and decision-making processes.Course Content: The course content encourages students to critically engage with contemporary ethical issues. It includes topics such as bio-medical and environmental ethics, discussions on war and peace, business ethics, and human rights. Students will practice ethical judgement and reasoning through different case studies, group discussions, and research projects.Key Modules: The course consists of two main modules: Ethics and Global Perspectives, and Ethics and the Professional Context. Students will also undertake a Major Project which allows them to engage in-depth with an ethical issue of their interest.Accreditations: The course does not mention any specific accreditations. Future Careers: With the knowledge and skills acquired from this course, graduates can pursue a range of careers in sectors such as public policy, non-governmental organisations, healthcare, law, academia, and any other profession that requires ethical judgement. Past students have used their study as a platform for promotion within their existing fields, and to enter careers in related sectors.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.