MSc Global Ethics and Justice at University of Birmingham

How can philosophy help us think about global problems, such as climate change, war, sweatshops, infectious disease, and gender injustice? Expand your knowledge, and prepare for your future at the forefront of global justice. You’ll learn about how ethical theories apply to a range of complex problems that span the globe rather than any single territory.

Department: Philosophy  |  Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Subject to agreement from the MA programme leader, some optional modules may be chosen from a range offered by other departments (e.g. Modules include Ethics and Global Ethics, Topics in Global Justice, Research Skills and Methods in Philosophy, Dissertation, Practice-based dissertation, Analytic Theology: Philosophy and Religions in conversation, Bioethics.

Career pathways

By studying a postgraduate degree in Philosophy at Birmingham, you’ll develop transferable skills suited to a range of career paths. These skills include the ability to articulate your ideas clearly, analytical skills, and the ability to present a strong argument.

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