Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Ethics at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Ethics is a one-year part-time programme of four modules, presented in two two-week lecture series (end of January and end of July). It prepares students for more advanced research programmes in applied ethics such as the department's MPhil in Applied Ethics.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Philosophy | Duration: One year (part-time) | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Four 30-credit modules: Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking Skills, Introduction to Ethics and Applied Ethics, Contemporary Trends in Moral Philosophy, and The Methodology of Case Studies in Applied Ethics. Assessment is by tests and assignments.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with an average final mark of 60%. Admission to postgraduate programmes is competitive; meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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