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Ethics degrees abroad
Ethics is a sub-discipline of philosophy that is mainly concerned with the fundamental concepts of right and wrong. It looks closely at how humans and societies tackle issues of morality.
You’ll critically examine the work of renowned theologians and form your own opinions on the ethical dilemmas that have perplexed humans throughout history. You’ll deconstruct some of society’s mainstream ideas in an attempt to understand human belief systems and judgments.
Each country has its own ethical disputes and controversies. By studying abroad, you’ll see how ethical perspectives are shaped by historical and cultural contexts. You’ll be exposed to new questions and problems that will force you to consider fresh viewpoints and angles. You’ll emerge as a more well-rounded, versatile, and empathetic thinker.

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Ethics program structure
Ethics can be studied as a certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degree. One or two-year certificate and associate programs provide students with a comprehensive overview of the field. They’re a great route into entry-level employment or further study.
Ethics is most commonly studied as a BA over three or four years. As part of your program, you’ll be encouraged to complete a placement year where you can put what you’ve learned into practice.
At the undergraduate level, ethics is often studied alongside another subject as part of a joint honors course. Popular pairings include philosophy, psychology, political science, sociology, and psychology.
Once you’ve finished your bachelor’s, you can go on to pursue a postgraduate qualification. An MA usually takes one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study. If you want to gain the highest formal qualification possible, a PhD takes around a further 5 years to complete.
Most ethics programs are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, group workshops, and one-to-one tutorials. Assessment methods will vary depending on the module, but you’ll likely complete exams, essays, written assignments, presentations, and group projects.
Ethics programs don’t usually have many compulsory modules, leaving plenty of space for you to choose elective courses that reflect your interests. However, most programs around the world will cover these core areas:
- Ethical theory and moral issues
- Logical and critical thinking
- History of ethical thought
- Social justice and human rights
- Environmental ethics
- Ethics and the health professions
- Bioethics
- Laws and ethics
Best countries to study ethics
Ethics study abroad programs
Ethics undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in ethics
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Aesthetic - BA (Hons) University College Birmingham, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,650 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,000 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Philosophy (Honours): minor in Ethics - BAPh Dominican University College, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,644 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,440 CAD
- Start date
- September, May
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Business Administration: Ethics & Sustainability - BBA Trent University, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,306 USD
Fee in university's local currency 26,191 CAD
- Start date
- May, January
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Cyber Policy and Ethics - BSc University of South Carolina, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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34,934 USD
Fee in university's local currency 34,934 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Ethics and Global Studies: Interdisciplinary (Augustana Campus Camrose) - BA University of Alberta, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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23,512 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,896 CAD
- Start date
- September, January
Diploma in ethics
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Medical Office Management: Ethics - Dip College of the North Atlantic, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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6,994 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,488 CAD
- Start date
- May, September, January
Ethics graduate programs
Master's in ethics
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Philosophy: Social Policy and Applied Ethics - MA American University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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34,596 USD
Fee in university's local currency 34,596 USD
- Start date
- September, January
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Health ethics - MA Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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4,422 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,000 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Healthcare Ethics - MA Duquesne University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,000 USD
- Start date
- May, August, January
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Laws: Health Law, Policy and Ethics - LLM University of Ottawa, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,743 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,001 CAD
- Start date
- September, January
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Medical Ethics and Palliative Care - MA Keele University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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20,172 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,000 GBP
- Start date
- September
Doctorate in ethics
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Nursing Ethics - PhD Duquesne University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,211 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,211 USD
- Start date
- May, August, January
Future ethics careers
Businesses and organizations around the world consistently face ethical dilemmas, so your ability to apply logic and sound reasoning will be highly sought after. You’ll graduate with the potential to apply your knowledge and skills across several sectors and job roles, including:
- Ethics and compliance manager
- Lawyer
- HR manager
- Communications officer
- Civil servant
- Healthcare policymaker
- Academic researcher
If you’re finding it tricky to narrow down your career ambitions, have a chat with your University’s careers service. They’ll provide professional and impartial advice to support you on your journey to your dream job.
