Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Ethics

Postgraduate diploma

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The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Ethics is a one year part-time programme. A university degree is required to apply.

Four modules are offered. Classes are offered in two two-week lecture series, one at the end of January and one at the end of July.

For assessment students write tests and do assignments. The programme prepares students for more advanced research programmes in applied ethics, such as the MPhil in Applied Ethics offered by this department.

Contact information

Prof M Woermann

Programme Leader

[email protected]

+27 21 808 2418

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Programme overview

Duration

One year

Campus

Stellenbosch

Type

Coursework

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When applying for a postgraduate programme, some may require you to upload additional supporting documents beyond completing the standard application form online. Where such documents are required, more information will appear under the section below titled “Supporting Application Documents.”

Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.

Minimum admission requirements

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
An average final mark of 60%.

Programme structure

Compulsory Modules
12822 : The Methodology of Case Studies in Applied Ethics 744(30)
12820 : Introduction to Ethics and Applied Ethics 714(30)
12819 : Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking Skills 714(30)
12821 : Contemporary Trends in Moral Philosophy 744(30)

Last updated 01 April 2026

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