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Applied Ethics

Master’s programme

Inter-faculty study programme

University degree

Master of Arts „MA“

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Summer term 2025

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Applied Ethics – the practical side of philosophy

The distinctive characteristic of this master’s programme in Applied Ethics is its practical relevance. It deals with people’s moral actions and conduct and therefore has specific relevance for the challenges of present-day society – from digitalisation and diversity to justice and the common good, climate change and artificial intelligence, stem cell research and euthanasia.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

You are willing to engage in critical thinking, relish constructive debate, and enjoy interpreting philosophical texts. You are also interested in how morality functions and influences the way we behave, or how social interactions and cooperation are affected by differing moral codes.

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About the study programme

Applied Ethics at the University of Graz

Core areas of research in this study programme are the principles of morally responsible behaviour, and ethical considerations in specific fields, such as healthcare, society, and the economy. You will learn to analyse values and norms in the context of different cultures and religions, and to evaluate these from various different societal perspectives.

Institute Curriculum

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Master's Plus

Even more future? With the new master’s modules, you can turn your master’s programme into a Master’s Plus. To be exact, this means that in two semesters you can work intensively on a future topic of your choice – be it communications, digitalization, entrepreneurship or pecebuilding and climate change.

Master's Plus

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Further studies

After completing the master’s programme there is the possibility of further study in the doctoral programme. The content will be evaluated during the admission process.

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

Depending on your previous studies and your focus in this study programme, there will be a range of possible careers open to you in society, healthcare, and industry. These include corporate and political consulting on issues of environmental or technological ethics, diversity management, health management as well as activities in ethics commissions and committees, ethics consulting in various areas, globalisation management, ethical certification or science journalism in social and business ethics issues.

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Note on registration

Any bachelor's programme at the University of Graz grants admission to the master’s programme. Anyone who is not a graduate of a bachelor’s programme at the University of Graz has to apply for admission to the master's programme.

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3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

Well-established specialism in climate ethics and bioethics

Interfaculty approach and practical feasibility of part-time study combined with professional employment

Option to complete a dissertation in Applied Ethics

„I enjoy the collaborative atmosphere and sense of mutual respect between teaching staff and students, and I particularly appreciate the diversity of the course content and its real-world relevance. Studying these topics is not just good career preparation, but also great for personal development.“

Marie-Christin