Masters in Philosophy of Law and Ethics - Arrupe Jesuit University

Master of Philosophy of Law and Ethics

1. Objectives

The programme enables learners to acquire higher levels of creative, analytical and critical skills in law and ethics. To enable learners who are prepared for genuine dialogue with others and one who lives by authentic ethical values. To educate learners who are able to judge a situation reasonably, decide and act responsibly for the good of all, and educate others to do the same. To educate learners to become future lecturers in philosophy of law and ethics.

1. Learning outcomes:

By the end of the programme a graduate will be able to judge a situation reasonably, decide and act responsibly for the good of all, and educate others to do the same. philosophically engage in genuine dialogue with others and live by authentic ethical values. demonstrate higher levels of creative, analytical and critical skills in law and ethics based on the ability to analyze, conceptualize and solve complex legal and ethical problems.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Normal Entry: To be considered for admission an applicant must have a good Honours degree (2.1 or better) in Law, Philosophy or an approved equivalent. (Post graduate diploma of 1 ½ in philosophy highly recommended)

CURRICULUM

LEVEL 1
SEMESTER 1
Course Code	Course Narration	Course Level	Credit Points
MPA 601	Philosophy of Law	1	18
MPA 602	Ethics and Legal Leadership	1	18
MPA 638	Graduate Seminar	1	10
MPA 637	Methodology and Research Skills	1	10
	Elective I	1	18
	Elective II	1	18
Semester 2
MPA 603	Logic and Critical Reasoning	1	18
MPA 604	African Jurisprudence and ethics	1	18
MPA 639	Service Program	1	10
	Elective I	1	18
	Elective II	1	18
LEVEL 2
SEMESTER 1
Course Code	Course Narration	Course Level	Credit Points
MPA 670	Dissertation (40,000 words)	2	72

SEMESTER II
MPA 670	Dissertation (if not completed in the third semester)
Total Credits: 246

TUITION FEES PER SEMESTER

Local students: $1225 for the first semester, $1200 for each semester thereafter.

International students: $1425 for the first semester, $1400 for each semester thereafter.

CAREER PROSPECTS

This programme aims to equip students to teach philosophy at university undergraduate level. A student who does well in this programme should also be eligible for admission to a professional level doctoral programme in philosophy. Apart from careers in academia, however, this programme equips MA graduates with skills important for a wider range of career opportunities such as teaching, journalism and similar types of research and writing, politics and diplomacy, but also in the business, administrative and NGO spheres of work. A deeper understanding of culture and cultures, a capacity for incisive reflection, critical thought and argument, reasoned debate and clear and precise communication, an ability to do self-directed research and to address complex issues in depth and at book-length: these are all qualities with a genuine value in themselves, and many employers in many different areas of employment will value them.

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