Program Overview

MA in Ethics

Course Details

• Course Code: DC688
• Course Type: Postgraduate
• NFQ Level: 9
• Delivery Modes: Part-Time
• Duration: 2 Years (Part-Time)
• Phone: +353 (0) 1 700 5000
• Email: postgraduateadmissions@dcu.ie

Overview

DCU's MA in Ethics is appealing to people who want to enhance their analytical and decision-making skills, enabling them to effectively apply ethical theories and principles to real-world and professional challenges.

Careers & Further Options

• The MA in Ethics is especially valuable if you are involved in ethics committees or engaged in activities related to corporate social responsibility, regulations, or human rights.
• Career Prospects:
  • Education
  • Management
  • Health Care
  • Medical Practice
  • Chaplaincy
  • Business
  • Finance
  • Banking
  • Law
  • Human Resources
  • Social Work
  • Other Care Services

Entry Requirements

• General Entry Requirements:
  • Applicants will normally have an honours primary degree or equivalent (H2.2) but appropriate combinations of professional qualifications and experience may be accepted as equivalent to an honours degree, in accordance with the relevant regulations of the University.
  • Interviews may be held.
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants are required to submit a cover letter along with their application under the Transcripts section of the portal, affirming their intent to apply for RPL.
  • International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language.

Programme Structure

• The programme consists of six taught modules and a minor thesis:
  1. Introduction to Ethics
  2. Readings in Ethics
  3. Human Rights & Social Justice
  4. New Ethical Challenges: Climate, AI, and Technology
  5. Global Bioethics
  6. Ethics in the World Religions
• Lectures are scheduled for Tuesday evenings and on two Saturdays during the first year, accommodating the part-time nature of the programme.

Fees and Funding

• Full time: Not applicable
• Part time:
  • EU Status Fee Part-time: €4,300 Per Annum
  • Non EU Fee Part time: €8,300 Per Annum

How To Apply

• All Applicants must apply through DCU's Student Application Portal.
• Please note if you are a non EU student and require a study visa, you are not eligible to apply for part-time programmes as study visas are only granted for full-time programmes.
• Application Deadlines:
  • Closing date for non EU applicants is 1st July 2025
  • Closing date for EU applicants is 30th August 2025

Life On Campus

• DCU has three academic campuses; Glasnevin, St. Patrick’s and All Hallows (both in Drumcondra), all close to Dublin City centre.
• Each campus has a library, study spaces, restaurants, and on-campus residencies.
• There are sports facilities on Glasnevin and St. Patrick’s, and there is a dedicated sports campus, St Claire’s, located near Glasnevin on the Ballymun Road.

FAQs

• Is DCU all one campus?
  • No, DCU is a multi campus university - the Glasnevin, St Patrick's and All Hallows campuses.
• If I'm studying on the St Patrick's campus, can I use the library and sports centre on the Glasnevin campus?
  • Yes, all facilities such as sports and accommodation are open for all DCU students to avail of.
• Are there libraries in DCU and if they have wifi and work stations?
  • Yes, we have a brand new state of the art four floor library on our St. Patrick's Campus which complements the existing library on the Glasnevin campus. There is free wifi, work stations as well as desktop computers.
• Does DCU provide accommodation?
  • Yes, DCU does have on-campus accommodation for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and you can find out more and apply via the Accommodation Office webpage.