Applied and Professional Ethics PGDip

The Applied and Professional Ethics PGDip is a postgraduate diploma course that can be studied full-time over 12 months or part-time over 24 months. This online course introduces students to debates and theories around the application of ethics to professional issues.

Course Overview

This online postgraduate diploma course consists of eight taught modules, with the option to switch one out for an independent research project. Using a blend of theory and real-life case studies, students gain a critical understanding of ethical issues in professional contexts such as trust, integrity, privacy, consent, and professional responsibility.

Course Details and Modules

Students study modules designed to give them a solid base of theoretical knowledge and high-level research skills. The course includes:

• Introduction to Ethics: Reasons, Motivation, Obligations, and Happiness
• Agents and Professional Responsibility
• Justice: Fairness, Equality, and Diversity
• Professional Issues 1 Optional modules include:
• Artificial Intelligence & Data Ethics
• Professional Issues 3: Consent and Contracts
• Global Environmental Ethics
• Business Ethics
• Professional Ethics Project

Learning and Teaching

This course is taught entirely online, with no lectures or seminars. Students use specially designed interactive teaching materials and participate in structured collaborative activities. They contribute to discussion groups in Minerva, the Virtual Learning Environment, and receive support from tutors through email, online discussion groups, and live webinars.

Assessment

Students are assessed using essays and coursework assignments, with support from tutors before submission. Group projects, presentations, and regular contributions to discussion forums may also be used to assess progress in some modules.

Entry Requirements

Academic or professional experience in a relevant field is required. Applicants must demonstrate a willingness and ability to think clearly and independently, as well as good writing skills, a basic understanding of ethics, and any relevant experiences of ethical issues in practice.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in all components, is required. International students who do not meet the English language requirements may be able to study a postgraduate pre-sessional English course.

Fees

UK and international fees are Ł8,000 (total) for full-time study. Part-time fees are normally calculated based on the number of credits studied in a year compared to the equivalent full-time course.

Scholarships and Financial Support

Scholarships are available to help fund the course, and students can also apply for loans and non-repayable grants from the University and the government.

Career Opportunities

Studying applied ethics develops transferable skills in research, critical thinking, and communication, preparing students for a range of careers, including compliance and corporate social responsibility. The Careers Centre and staff in the faculty provide support to help students plan their careers and make well-informed decisions.

Related Courses

Related courses include the Applied and Professional Ethics MA and the Biomedical and Healthcare Ethics PGDip.

University of Leeds

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Overview:

The University of Leeds is a public research university located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is a large and prestigious institution with a strong reputation for academic excellence and a vibrant campus life.

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Academic Programs:

The University of Leeds offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various faculties, including:

• Arts, Humanities and Cultures
• Biological Sciences
• Business School
• Engineering and Physical Sciences
• Environment
• Medicine and Health
• Social Sciences