Graduate Diploma in Ethics
Right and wrong. What is the difference?
The Graduate Diploma in Ethics takes students to a deeper understanding of fundamental moral concepts and issues. Is euthanasia wrong? What about genetic engineering? Who should have priority in the distribution of scarce medical resources? Should society allow ‘designer babies’? When is medical research on people unethical? Is abortion wrong? Do we have moral obligations towards the environment? Are consequences the only thing that matters when taking a moral decision? Does evolutionary theory show that there is no right or wrong? What is a just society? Should doctors ever lie?
Course Outline
Stage 1
Either
Logic & Critical Thinking (PHIL 138)
or
Ethics, Politics, and Justice (PHIL 139)
Upper level
Ethics (PHIL 236/PHIL 321)Biomedical Ethics (PHIL 240/PHIL 324)
Contemporary Political Philosophy: Social Justice (PHIL 317)
Moral Philosophy (PHIL 320)
or
Healthcare Ethics (PHIL 325)
The Graduate Diploma in Ethics is designed to provide a qualification for graduates and professionals seeking to extend or upgrade their existing qualifications.
The Diploma offers those who already hold a Bachelor’s degree (such as a BA, BSc, BSW, BEd, BEdSc, BCom, BFA, BE, BForSc or LLB) an opportunity to study Ethics in depth, either in a concentrated year of coursework, or part-time Graduate Diploma (GradDipArts or GradDipSci) in Philosophy over two or more years. Candidates are required to pass courses totalling not fewer than 124 points, including 84 points at 300-level. If the candidate wishes, some of these points may be from courses other than those listed above, including courses offered by programmes other than Philosophy. The Head of School works with students as they enrol to develop a personalised course of study.
For further information please contact Dr Derek Browne.
International students should, in the first instance, contact the Graduate Diploma in Ethics Co-ordinator to discuss the proposed course of study, and then must apply for admission ad eundem statum according to the proceedures described in the University Information for International Students . Information on subsequent procedures may be found there.