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Master of Arts (Professional and Applied Ethics) (MC-ARTPAE) // Course structure
About this course
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Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Currently enrolled students:
- Contact Stop 1
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information: http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/
- Contact: 'make an enquiry' on http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/17-master-of-arts-professional-and-applied-ethics
Coordinator
Andrew Alexandra
Course structure
200 point program
Duration: 2 years full-time / up to 4 years part-time
- four compulsory subjects (50 points)
- minor thesis parts 1 and 2 (50 points total)
- elective subjects (100 points)
Please note: the thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment.
150 Point Program
Duration: 1.5 years full-time / up to 3 years part-time
- two compulsory subjects (25 points)
- minor thesis parts 1 and 2 (50 points total)
- elective subjects (75 points)
100 point program
Duration: 1 year full-time / up to 2 years part-time
- two compulsory subjects (25 points)
- minor thesis parts 1 and 2 (50 points total)
- elective subjects (25 points)
Capstone Requirement:
All students are required to complete the Capstone Requirement for the program. Students must complete the following capstone -
Capstone: PHIL90038 Applied Ethics Thesis Part 1 and PHIL90039 Applied Ethics Thesis Part 2 (50 points total)
Purpose: To conceptualise, plan and execute a substantial, independent, research-based project in the form of a minor thesis in applied or professional ethics, demonstrating high level skills in interdisciplinary and comparative research, analysis and critique, underpinned by a thorough understanding of academic protocol and presentation.
For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.
Last updated: 13 February 2025