MA in Ethics (Joint Programme with DCU)

Training provider: 
Mater Dei Institute of Education
Scheduled for: 
on-request
Date / time: 
1 Feb 2075 (All day)
Venue: 
Mater Dei Institute of Education, Clonliffe Road, Dublin 3
Location: 
Dublin
Price details: 
The part-time fee for the academic year 2010/11 (Year 1) is €3,200 and will increase modestly in the subsequent year.

The Programme

The Institute of Ethics at Dublin City University (DCU) together with Mater Dei Institute of Education (MDI) are pleased to announce a newly-accredited joint Master of Arts in Ethics.

This MA in Ethics programme provides participants with knowledge, skills and competence to examine ethical issues, challenges and dilemmas in professional and public life from a wide spectrum of ethical worldviews and theories. The programme provides participants with a grounding in the foundations of ethics, human rights and social justice. Participants will also develop the necessary ethical analysis and decision-making skills to apply ethical perspectives and principles to real-life and professional dilemmas. As such the programme aims to "add value" to continuing professional development.

Application closing date: 
15 Aug 2010
Course details: 

Upon successful completion of the programme of study for this award, a graduate will be able to:

    * Demonstrate an understanding of a broad range of ethical theories and principles that are at the forefront of general and applied ethics.

    * Display a critical awareness of contemporary public and professional ethical issues together with new ethical insights developed and informed by a variety of philosophical, theological, human rights, intercultural and other perspectives.

    * Analyse specific ethical issues, challenges and dilemmas arising from contemporary work, professional activity and public life.

The programme equips participants with a comprehensive foundation in theoretical and applied ethics and the necessary skills to evaluate soundly and confront confidently a range of important contemporary ethical challenges.
Who Should Attend: 

The programme is designed for graduates and professionals working in the areas of:

  • Education and Teaching
  • Management
  • Health Care
  • Medical Practice
  • Chaplaincy
  • Business
  • Finance
  • Banking
  • Law
  • Human Resources
  • Social Work
  • Other Care Services

It will be of particular relevance for those whose work involves participation in ethics committees and activities relating to corporate social responsibility/citizenship, regulations or human rights. At the same time, other graduates without professional experience will benefit from the knowledge provided in this programme and develop important ethical decision-making skills.
How to Register: 

To apply for this programme, please contact:

Admissions Office,
Mater Dei Institute of Education,
Clonliffe Road,
Dublin 3.

Email:

admissions@materdei.dcu.ie
Ph: (01) 808 6518

Apply early to secure a place on the programme.

For further information about the programme, please contact:
Brochure: 
application/pdf iconMA in Ethics (Joint Programme with DCU).pdf

Course contact details

Title: 
Mr
First name: 
Paul
Last name: 
Hegarty
Job title: 
Admissions Office
Address 1: 
Mater Dei Institute of Education
Clonliffe Road
Town: 
Dublin 3
County: 
Dublin
Country: 
Ireland
Telephone: 
01 808 6518
Fax: 
01 837 0776
Email: 
admissions@materdei.dcu.ie
Website: 
http://www.materdei.ie
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