Charlotte,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Ethics and Applied Philosophy in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
|
Charlotte United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,482
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Arts in Ethics and Applied Philosophy program cultivates the practical use of ethical and philosophical insights to address contemporary issues across social, economic, medical, technological, legal, business, cultural, and political spheres. Our department delivers a blend of theoretical and practical coursework. These classes equip students with thorough, principled, politically-aware, and logically coherent preparation for modern dilemmas in business, data science, healthcare, education, and policy development. The Research and Data Ethics specialization follows the standard MA curriculum while incorporating mandatory and elective courses that build specialized knowledge about ethical considerations in research and data science fields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree or its U.S. equivalent, from a college or university accredited by an accepted accrediting body.
GPA 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). If an applicant has earned or attempted a post-baccalaureate degree (i.e. a master's, doctoral or other), grades in that program will also be taken into consideration.
Prerequisites, where applicable, as indicated by specific master's program criteria. Prospective master's students should consult with the Graduate Program Director to identify them prior to application.
A Statement of Purpose (essay) submitted online as part of the application submission process. The Statement should describe your experience, objectives for undertaking graduate study and research interests, if known.
Some programs require one to three Recommendation Forms from persons familiar with your academic and/or professional qualifications. These recommendations are submitted directly from your recommender via the online application system.
Unofficial transcripts of all academic work attempted beyond high (secondary) school can be used for admission review. An official (officially certified) final transcript must be submitted if an applicant is offered admission. International transcripts provided in a language other than English should be uploaded, but a translated version should be uploaded as well.
Some programs may require a standardized admission test (i.e. GRE, MAT, GMAT) for which you will need to take and request your official scores be sent to us.
Check the website of the program to see which test it requires for admissions consideration.
For non-native English language speakers: official and satisfactory scores on the English language proficiency scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are required. A minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based TOEFL or a minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required for admissions consideration.
GPA 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). If an applicant has earned or attempted a post-baccalaureate degree (i.e. a master's, doctoral or other), grades in that program will also be taken into consideration.
Prerequisites, where applicable, as indicated by specific master's program criteria. Prospective master's students should consult with the Graduate Program Director to identify them prior to application.
A Statement of Purpose (essay) submitted online as part of the application submission process. The Statement should describe your experience, objectives for undertaking graduate study and research interests, if known.
Some programs require one to three Recommendation Forms from persons familiar with your academic and/or professional qualifications. These recommendations are submitted directly from your recommender via the online application system.
Unofficial transcripts of all academic work attempted beyond high (secondary) school can be used for admission review. An official (officially certified) final transcript must be submitted if an applicant is offered admission. International transcripts provided in a language other than English should be uploaded, but a translated version should be uploaded as well.
Some programs may require a standardized admission test (i.e. GRE, MAT, GMAT) for which you will need to take and request your official scores be sent to us.
Check the website of the program to see which test it requires for admissions consideration.
For non-native English language speakers: official and satisfactory scores on the English language proficiency scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are required. A minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based TOEFL or a minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required for admissions consideration.
Tuition
USD
18,482