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Stellenbosch University

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Ethics

The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Ethics in Humanities and Social Sciences is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Ethics offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

This is a one year part-time programme. A university degree is required to apply. Four modules are offered. Classes are offered in two two-week lecture series, one at the end of January and one at the end of July. For assessment students write tests and do assignments. The programme prepares students for more advanced research programmes in applied ethics, such as the MPhil (Applied Ethics) offered by this department.

Programme Structure

The programme gives direction on the nature and important problem areas of applied ethics and prepares you for further postgraduate studies in applied ethics.

Duration of Programme

The programme extends over one academic year. Lectures are presented in two block periods of two weeks each.

Programme Content

Compulsory Modules

The Methodology of Case Studies in Applied Ethics (30)

Introduction to Ethics and Applied Ethics (30)

Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking Skills (30)

Contemporary Trends in Moral Philosophy (30)

 

Assessment and Examination

You must write a series of assignments and examinations.