Program Overview

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MSt in Practical Ethics

Overview

The MSt in Practical Ethics offers high-quality training in practical ethics, drawing on the internationally recognised expertise of the Uehiro Oxford Institute and the Ethox Centre.

Course Structure

The MSt in Practical Ethics is a part-time course consisting of six taught modules and a dissertation. There is one compulsory module and a choice of five out of eight option modules.

Compulsory Module

• Ethical Concepts and Methods

Option Modules

• Well-Being, Disability and Enhancement
• Neuroethics
• Philosophy, Psychiatry and Mental Health
• Ethics of the Beginning and End of Life
• Research Ethics and Empirical Ethics
• Artificial Intelligence Ethics
• Data and Digital Ethics
• Climate, Environment and Animals

Course Aims

The programme provides high-quality training in practical ethics, offers students the opportunity to develop their critical thinking and analytical skills, and is designed to accommodate philosophy graduates wanting to specialise in practical ethics and professionals with a background in other relevant areas.

Assessment Methods

Assessment for each module is based on one 3,500-word essay per module. Students will also complete a dissertation on a topic chosen in consultation with a supervisor and the Course Director.

Academic Team

• Course Director: Dr C駸ar Palacios-Gonz疝ez
• Lead Tutor: Dr Jonathan Pugh

Libraries and Work Spaces

Students have access to 26 libraries across the University, including the Bodleian Library, as well as numerous other specialist research libraries in Oxford.

Application Details

• Application deadlines: 12:00 midday UK time on Wednesday 28 January 2026
• Entry criteria: Applicants should check the University's Graduate Admissions page for the MSt in Practical Ethics Entry Requirements.

Fees and Funding

• Annual award fee: ｣2,770
• Module fee: ｣2,325 (per taught module)
• Dissertation fee: ｣6,975 (equivalent to 3 module fees)
• Total fee for the full programme (completing in two years, with six taught modules and a dissertation): ｣26,465

Scholarships and Sources of Funding

Details of funding opportunities, including grants, bursaries, loans, scholarships, and benefit information are available on the University's Fees and Funding page.