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Ethics – (M.Sc.)
The University of Edinburgh
College of Humanities & Social Science
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,054 - ≈ € 13,937 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Edinburgh
This course is intended for practitioners who wish to reflect their professional experience and enhance their skills, as well as for graduate students who are looking to further their studies or acquire new skills in a particular area of professional expertise.
This MTh programme provides a unique in depth encounter with the tradition of Christian ethics through study of contemporary ethics and engagement with ethical issues in contemporary society. It draws on the research strengths of the scholars who deliver the programme and reflects the research foci provided by the Centre of Theology and Public Issues and the Media and Theology Project both based in the School of Divinity.
Learning Outcomes
You will develop an understanding of and a capacity for critical reflection upon the tradition of theological ethics through the study of key sources and figures.
Contents
As well as providing a research-portal for doctoral and other higher degrees, this programme may serve as a supplement to an undergraduate degree in theology, or alternatively a vehicle for reflection on professional experience for those engaged in church-based or other ministries. Entrance requirements will normally be a good Honours degree in Theology or Religious Studies though account can also be taken of professional experience and other relevant academic qualifications.
The degree is designed around a common core in Christian ethics, and sub-disciplinary specialisation in
* ecology,
* globalisation,
* media, or
* Christian political thought
Assessment
In line with other MTh/MSc/Diploma programmes in the School of Divinity, this programme carries a total of 180 points: each course counts for 20 points, and the dissertation counts for 60. Candidates whose achievement on the coursework entitles them to proceed to the MTh or MSc will be required to submit a dissertation of approximately 15,000 words. Students choose their dissertation topics in consultation with the Programme Director and appropriate teachers. Candidates proceeding to the Diploma will be required to submit an extended essay of not more than 10,000 words.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A good honours degree, or its equivalent (eg a UK 2:1 degree, or 3.4+ GPA) in Theology/Ethics, or exceptionally in a related subject when there is evidence that the student can move successfully to postgraduate-level study in theology, or exceptionally, candidates whose prior study and professional experience provide evidence of ability for postgraduate study in theology/ethics.
English Language Requirements
* IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in each section)
* TOEFL 580 (with 55 in each section and 4.0 in TWE)
* TOEFL 237 in CBT (with 21 in each section)
* TOEFL-iBT 92 (with at least 20 in each section)
* CPE Grade B or higher
* CAE Grade A
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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