The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Ethics and Applied Philosophy, M.A.
Charlotte, USA
MA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Oct 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* priority deadline | December 1st, 2026: final deadline
Key Summary
About: The Master of Arts in Ethics and Applied Philosophy at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte applies ethics and philosophical analysis to technology, medicine, scientific research, and law. The flexible curriculum accommodates professionals seeking mastery in applied ethics such as bioethics, research ethics, and tech ethics. UNC Charlotte is a public R1 research university with a 1,000-acre Main Campus in University City and a Center City Campus in Uptown; it offers many graduate and undergraduate programmes.
Career Outcomes: You'll prepare for roles in policy, healthcare, research oversight, technology ethics, compliance, education, legal advising: bioethicist, clinical ethicist, policy analyst, compliance officer.
Program Overview
The Master of Art in Ethics and Applied Philosophy degree program is designed to foster the application of ethical and philosophical knowledge to pressing social concerns in the contexts of technology, medicine, scientific research, or the law. The distinct advantage of UNC Charlotte’s Program is that it is flexible enough to accommodate the special needs and interests of virtually any professional who seeks mastery over one or more areas of applied ethics.