Centre for Applied Ethics
MPhil in Applied Ethics
Next intake: 2025
FAQs
Thank you for your interest in our MPhil (Applied Ethics) Programme with specialisation in Bioethics, Business Ethics, Environmental Ethics, Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, or Social and Political Ethics (PROSPER).
Below, please find information on frequently asked questions:
- 1. Where can I find information on the programme structure, teaching format, and admission requirements?
- 2. Where can I find information on the different specialisation fields?
- 3. How can I apply for the programme?
- 4. What is the closing date for applications?
- 5. What is the cost of the programme?
- 6. I do not meet the requirements of the programme. Is there another route to follow?
- 7. I am not sure whether I qualify for the MPhil (Applied Ethics). Can someone advise?
- 8. When will I know whether my application is successful?
- 9. Are the teaching contact sessions compulsory?
Please click on the following link: https://www.su.ac.za/en/faculty/arts/centre-for-applied-ethics/mphil-specialisation-ai-ethics
Each specialisation field has a dedicated webpage, which is accessible via the following link: https://www.su.ac.za/en/faculty/arts/centre-for-applied-ethics/centre-applied-ethics-home
To apply, please click on the following link: https://student.sun.ac.za/
For international students, the closing date is 30 Septemeber.
For South African students, the closing date is 31 October.
To generate a proforma invoice, please click on the following link: https://web-apps.sun.ac.za/student-fees-estimate/#/home
Yes. The Post-Graduate Diploma (Applied Ethics) is the feeder programme for the MPhil (Applied Ethics). The requirement for entry into this programme is any undergraduate degree, for which you have attained an average of 65% and above. The MPhil and the PGDip are offered in alternate years.
You can contact the Head of the Unit in which you wish to specialise (see details below). Please send your full academic transcript with your query, so that the Unit Head can advise. Please note that no applicant will be accepted before the selection process is concluded.
All applications will be considered after 31 October. The selection process will take approximately two weeks. The intake is capped. Applications are judged relative to one another on the basis of academic background and academic achievement.
Contact sessions are compulsory. You will not be permitted to continue with the programme if you cannot attend the contact sessions. Two week-long contact sessions will be held (one at the beginning of the year and one in the middle of the year). Please note that all contact sessions will be held face-to-face.
For additional information, please see the following contact details:
- Specialisation in Bioethics – Dr Susan Hall ([email protected])
- Specialisation in Business Ethics – Prof Minka Woermann ([email protected])
- Specialisation in Environmental Ethics – Prof Louise du Toit ([email protected])
- Specialisation in Social and Political Ethics – Prof Vasti Roodt ([email protected])
- General information – Ms Rachel Adams ([email protected])
- Registration – Ms Winifred Fourie ([email protected]