Master of Philosophy in Applied Ethics

Description

Title of the Programme: Masters of Philosophy in Applied Ethics (MPAE)

Programme Objectives

1. To explain the major ethical theories employed in the study of applied ethics.
2. To assess the various strategies of implementing ethics.
3. To critically examine the challenges and dilemmas encountered in the resolution of moral issues
4. To critically identify the various ethical issues encountered in the different areas of society.

Programme Outcomes

At the end of the programme, the graduates will be able to

• Explain the major ethical theories employed in the study of applied ethics.
• Assess the various strategies of implementing ethics.
• Critically examine the challenges and dilemmas encountered in the resolution of moral issues
• Critically identify the various ethical issues encountered in the different areas of society.

Employment Prospects

• The graduate of this programme can be employed, among others, in the following institutions:
• Government ministries, departments and agencies like (The Directorate for Ethics and Integrity; Inspectorate of Government; ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development; Ministry of Internal Affairs; Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
• International and national humanitarian service (such as handling refugees, displaced persons, etc)
• International Bodies (such as Red Cross, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP etc)
• Local government administration
• Uganda prisons service
• Uganda Police Force
• Uganda People’s Defence forces
• Civil Society Organisations
• Higher academic institutions as lecturers
• Public relations
• Media organisations
• Politics

Conduct of the Programme

This programme will have two options – day and evening.

Target Group

Being an applied ethics programme, it targets graduates of any of the bachelor’s degree programmes from a chartered university.

Duration

The duration of the Masters of Philosophy in Applied Ethics will be two academic years each consisting of two academic semesters. The first year will be for course works and written examinations while the second year will be for research and dissertation writing.

Tuition

The Tuition for Ugandans and East Africans generally will pay UGX 5,650,000 (Five Million, six Hundred fifty thousand Ugandan Shillings only) per annum, while the international students will pay UGX 7,000,000/= (Seven million Ugandan Shillings only) per annum.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for this programme shall be any Bachelor’s degree of at least lower second-class division from a chartered University or Institution.

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