Global Ethics and Justice MSc is a postgraduate degree at University of Birmingham, based in Birmingham, taught full-time over 1 year.
About this course
Prepare for your future at the forefront of global justice. Expand your knowledge of key global issues including international trade, climate change and terrorism.
You'll gain practical experience applying ethical theories to real-world situations on the placement module, developing an insight into crucial debates that cross subject boundaries.
You'll learn from our philosophy experts who research across subject boundaries in academic and practical settings. Their specialisms include: health and wellbeing, climate change and the environment, human rights and global justice, war and intervention, bioethics, and gender justice.
- Gain practical experience by taking part in a placement with an organisation of your choice, such as a Non-Government Organisation (NGO).
- Write a practice-based dissertation which responds to real world problems so you can prepare for your future career.
- Learn from philosophy experts who explore current ethical issues and how ethical theories impact our everyday lives.
- 1st Philosophy department in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021 based on Grade Point Average (Times Higher Education).
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MSc
Location: Birmingham
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MSc
Location: Birmingham
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Birmingham
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Philosophy
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ