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Handbook 2010

MURDOCH UNIVERSITY

Course Code

Course Title

C1012

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ETHICS

Graduate Certificate in Ethics

School of Social Sciences and Humanities

Qualification:
Graduate Certificate in Ethics (GradCertEthics)

Availability:
Murdoch campus (internal)
Murdoch campus (external)

Restriction:
All postgraduate courses are subject to restriction.

Duration:
1 semester full-time or part-time equivalent (depending on unit selection)

The Graduate Certificate in Ethics offers students a structured group of units that explores questions of ethics both in the sphere of individual professional conduct, and the wider realm of social concern with respect to business, health care, the new technologies, and the environment.

Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings:
Recognised Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent training, or satisfactory preparation for the course through previous study or professional experience.

English competence.

Internet access is required for students studying externally; exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Special Requirements:
There may be a reduction in choice of units if completing this course in the external mode.

Exemption from Postgraduate Coursework Regulations:
In this course, where appropriate, undergraduate units (between 100- and 400-level) have been included to meet the learning outcomes for the entire course. Postgraduate students can expect to be part of a learning community with undergraduate students in these units. This course has been granted a specific exemption from the Postgraduate Coursework Regulations.

For more information see here

Course Structure - 12 points

Core Units - 12 points

Select from the following:

PHL219 Moral and Political Philosophy -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external

PHL272 Ethics in Practice -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

PHL277 Life, Death and Meaning -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external

STP206 Sustainability Ethics -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

PHL215 Love and Friendship -- 4 pts
NA 2010

THE267 Christian Ethics -- 4 pts
NA 2010

MCC245 Media Law and Ethics -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal


Students should ensure they are familiar with the University's internal legislation, including provisions specifically relevant to their studies. See the University Regulations and Rules.

Cancellation of Courses, Minors and Units
The University reserves the right to cancel, without notice, any course, major, minor or unit if the number of students enrolled falls below limits set by the University.

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