Ethics – Economics, Law and Politics, Master 1 subject

  • Is justice a suitable normative category for the evaluation of economic and social developments on the global level?
  • Which market players are moral players and which moral norms apply to them?
  • In what way can administrations be responsibly structured?
  • Which conceptions of dignity, solidarity and sustainable medical care compete with each other in the field of health-care policy?
  • Does economy need moral reflection to work in the long term?

Profile

Degree
Master of Arts
Start
Winter semester
Duration
4 semesters
Classroom language
English
Admission
Not restricted, application at the faculty required
Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Application information for international applicants

Application information for international applicants

What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
it integrates both the normative competence of practical philosophy and social ethics and the descriptive knowledge of political science, law and economic science in a future-oriented manner and provides the foundation for interdisciplinary research and application-oriented studies.
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields ...
  • poverty and global justice
  • ethics of the financial markets and responsibility of banks
  • ethic aspects of governance and administration
  • Climate and Energy Ethics
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
has:
  • an interdisciplinary frame of mind
  • good English-language skills

enjoys:

  • ethical issues and the empiric principles thereof
This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Law
  • Economics
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
  • in an academic position at universities and in foundations
  • as political and economic consultant
And else?
An internship ...

is optional.

Studying abroad ... can be covered voluntarily.
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office

Marcus Reinecke, M. A.
Building, Room: GD 1/159
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-28750
Email:
Website academic advisory office

Contact students

Fachschaft Ethics - Economics, Law and Politics
Building, Room: GA 3/36
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-24720
Email:
Website Fachschaft

Internet

Degree programmes' website