Global Ethics and Justice

University of Birmingham
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Philosophy

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:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Birmingham

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Birmingham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    4135 Library clerks and assistants
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    2115 Social and humanities scientists

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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

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    University of Birmingham

    Birmingham

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