2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MA Philosophy of Religion and Ethics This programme is only available in online mode (No longer recruiting from 2025/26)
| Programme code: | MA-PR/E | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Tasia Scrutton | Contact address: | T.Scrutton@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
Philosophy, Religion and History of Science
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Philosophy, Religion and History of Science
Programme specification:
This course examines central questions in Philosophy, with particular reference to issues in the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics. It will be suitable for teachers of Philosophy of Religion and Ethics in schools, and students with an interest in fundamental life questions.
The course has been designed to be accessible to students from a variety of Humanities and Social Science backgrounds. It is also flexible, allowing students to follow their interests.
In all 3 programmes (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and MA), students are able to choose between two Philosophy of Religion modules, one examining concepts of God, and the other ideas of spiritual practice. If they wish, MA and Graduate Diploma students may take both these modules.
In all 3 programmes, students take an Introduction to Ethics module. They then choose one or more additional modules in Ethics, on themes such as justice, environmental ethics, business ethics, and the ethics of life and death. Students have the option of specialising in either Philosophy of Religion or Ethics, but are required to take at least 30 credits in each area.
Students of the Graduate Diploma can write a dissertation on a subject of their choosing, in philosophy of religion or ethics or some combination of these subjects. MA students write a dissertation on a subject of their choosing, and have the option of writing an extended dissertation (of 90 credits). The dissertation enables students to examine an area of particular interest to them in depth, with the support of a supervisor.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
| IDEA5210M | Introduction to Ethics: Reasons, Motivation, Obligations and Happiness | 15 credits | 1 Sep to 30 Nov |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to take a dissertation module of either 60 or 90 credits:
| PRHS5600M | Philosophy of Religion and Ethics Dissertation | 60 credits | 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) | |
| PRHS5601M | Philosophy of Religion and Ethics Extended Dissertation | 90 credits | 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) |
Candidates will be required to study at least one (and if they wish, they may take both of) the following modules:
| PRHS5075M | Philosophy and Spiritual Practice | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PRHS5085M | Concepts of God | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates will be required to study up to 75 credits from the following optional modules
| IDEA5260M | Justice: Fairness, Equality and Diversity | 15 credits | 1 May to 31 July | |
| IDEA5270M | Global Environmental Ethics | 15 credits | 1 Nov to 31 Jan | |
| IDEA5280M | Business Ethics | 15 credits | 1 Sep to 30 Nov | |
| IDEA5322M | Ethical Issues at the Beginning of Life (Online) | 15 credits | 1 Nov to 31 Jan | |
| IDEA5333M | Ethical Issues at the End of Life (Online) | 15 credits | 1 Jan to 28 Feb | |
| IDEA5377M | Current Developments in Health Care Ethics (Online) | 30 credits | 1 Oct to 31 Jan |
Last updated: 06/11/2024 10:51:09
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