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Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences MA-PETHI

Master in Ethics

Master in Ethics

The 2025-2026 programme is subject to change. It is provided for information purposes only.

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  • Programme title
    Master in Ethics
  • Programme mnemonic
    MA-PETHI
  • Programme organised by
    • Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences
  • Degree type
    Master 120 credits
  • Tier
    2nd cycle
  • Field and branch of study
    Human and social sciences/Philosophy
  • Schedule type
    Daytime
  • Languages of instruction
    french
  • Theoretical programme duration
    2 years
  • Campus
    Solbosch
  • Category / Topic
    Human and social sciences - Philosophy

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General information

Degree type

Master 120 credits

Theoretical programme duration

2 years

Learning language(s)

french

Schedule type

Daytime

Campus

Solbosch

Category(ies) - Topic(s)

Human and social sciences - Philosophy

Organising faculty(s) and university(ies)
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+32 2 650 38 07

mercedes.moens@ulb.be

https://monulb.ulb.be/group/staff-site/www.philoscsoc.ulb.be

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The Master in Ethics enables students to:

  • acquire fundamental knowledge in ethics;

  • learn to apply this knowledge to case analyses and topical issues;

  • learn transdisciplinarity, by attending classes in different ULB faculties and institutes: Philosophy and Letters, Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Social and Political Sciences, Solvay Brussels School Economics & Management, Psychology and Education, Environmental and Land Planning Management, etc.;

  • benefit from advanced and up-to-date training, with guest speakers in applied ethics from Belgium and abroad.

This Master sets itself apart from others with the diversity and complementarity of its three specialised modules, each of which tackles a major current topic.

   

This Master offers a rich and stimulating learning environment: classes are given by specialists from ULB's various faculties and institutes, as well as by Belgian and international guest professors invited as part of the Chair in Ethics. The teaching staff is available to advise students on their seminar work and dissertation.

The Philosophy of Science and Technique optional module is exceptional in offering many opportunities to take advantage of classes given in other Faculties. This openness towards other disciplines helps to encourage philosophical reflection based on sound knowledge and a range of practices. This option is organised in partnership with the University of Liege and the Catholic University of Louvain.

Access conditions

Access conditions
CONDITIONS COMMUNES MASTERS / COMMUNES MASTERS

The conditions of access to the selected Master's degree meet the requirements of Article 111 of the Decree of 07/11/2013.

To facilitate the reading of these access conditions and click on the category that concerns you, to obtain more information, please note that :

The point A concerns the candidates who have obtained a diploma in theFrench-speaking community of Belgium and who benefit from full admission rights .

The point B concerns the candidates who have obtained a diploma outside the French-speaking community of Belgium, recognised as equivalent in the framework of a European directive, an international convention, ...

The point C concerns the candidates who have obtained a diploma outside the French-speaking community of Belgium, whose application is submitted to the opinion of the academic jury

ACCES PLEIN DROIT

A. Full admission rights granted to holders of a degree obtained in the French-speaking Community of Belgium

ACCES PLEIN DROIT / AUTRE FINALITE

Admission granted to the holder of the same Master's degree, but with a different focus.

Finalité spécialisée accessible without supplement to the holder of the following degrees :

  • Master en Ethique, à finalité approfondie
  • Master en éthique, à finalité didactique
ACCES PLEIN DROIT / DECISION ACADEMIQUE UNIV

Admission granted to the holder of a university Bachelor's or Master's degree, pursuant to a decision by the academic authorities.

Finalité spécialisée accessible without supplement to the holder of the following degrees :

  • Bachelier en philosophie
  • Master (60 crédits) en Philosophie
  • Master en philosophie, à finalité approfondie
  • Master en philosophie, à finalité didactique
  • Master en philosophie, à finalité spécialisée

Finalité spécialisée accessible with supplement to the holder of the following degrees :

  • Bachelier en droit - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Bachelier en médecine - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Bachelier en médecine vétérinaire - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Bachelier en sciences biologiques - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Bachelier en sciences biomédicales - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Bachelier en sciences de gestion - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Bachelier en sciences dentaires - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Bachelier en sciences humaines et sociales - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Bachelier en sciences informatiques - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Bachelier en sciences pharmaceutiques - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Bachelier en sciences philosophique, politique et économique - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Bachelier en sciences politiques, orientation générale - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Bachelier en sciences psychologiques et de l'éducation, or.générale - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Bachelier en sciences économiques et de gestion - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Bachelier en sciences économiques, orientation générale - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Bachelier en sociologie et anthropologie - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Bachelier ingénieur de gestion - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Master en sciences infirmières - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Master en stratégie de la communication et culture numérique - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
ACCES PLEIN DROIT / DECISION ACADEMIQUE UNIV

Rem. concerning admission to a university Bachelor's or Master's degree.

ACCES PLEIN DROIT / MINEURE/OPTION

Access granted to holders of an undergraduate level degree, having passed a subsidiary subject/minor/option or a module under the conditions set out by the board of examiners, taking into account all the credits that the student can also use at the time of admission. These extra courses form part of the student’s graduate course of studies.

ACCES PLEIN DROIT / DECISION ACADEMIQUE HE TYPE LONG

Admission granted to the holder of a Bachelor's or Master's degree from a non-University Higher Education institution -HE or ESA- (long course), pursuant to a decision by the academic authorities (including adult education diplomas, regarded as equivalent).

Finalité spécialisée accessible with supplement to the holder of the following degrees :

  • Master en Management de l’innovation et de la conception des aliments - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Master en ingénierie de la prévention et de la gestion des conflits - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Master en sciences de l'ingénieur industriel en agronomie - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Master en sciences de l'ingénieur industriel, orientation technologies des données du vivant - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Master en sciences infirmières - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
  • Master en stratégie de la communication et culture numérique - 3 additional courses, for 15 credits
    • Philosophie politique PHIL-B-320 - 5 credits
    • Histoire de la philosophie TRAN-B-100 - 5 credits
    • Philosophie morale PHIL-B-250 - 5 credits
ACCES PLEIN DROIT / DECISION ACADEMIQUE HE TYPE LONG

Rem. concerning admission to Bachelor's or Master's degree from a Non-University Higher Education Institution -HE or ESA- (long course).

ACCES PLEIN DROIT / DECISION ACADEMIQUE HE TYPE COURT

Admission granted to the holder of a Bachelor's degree from a Non-University Higher Education Institution -HE or ESA- (short course), pursuant to a decision by the academic authorities.

ACCES PLEIN DROIT / DECISION ACADEMIQUE HE TYPE COURT

Rem. concerning admission to a Bachelor degree in a Non-University Higher Education Institution -HE or ESA- (short course).

ACCES PLEIN DROIT / BA 15 CREDITS MAX

By way of derogation, students who still need to earn a maximum of 15 credits in order to be awarded the degree entitling them to be admitted to the Master's programme, and who are enrolled simultaneously for these studies in a Higher Education institution in the French-speaking Community, will also be admitted.

DIPLÔME EQUIVALENT

B. Admission granted to the holder of a degree obtained abroad which is recognised as equivalent to degrees mentioned previously in application of the Decree of 7 November 2013 (décret définissant le paysage de l'enseignement supérieur et l'organisation académique des études), of a European directive, of an international agreement or other legislation, under the same conditions.

ACCES DOSSIER JURY

C. Admission granted following submission of a dossier and decision by the jury

ACCES DOSSIER JURY / GRADE ACAD SIMILAIRE

Admission granted to the holder of a degree similar to the degrees awarded in the French-speaking Community (see point A), and awarded by a Higher Education Institution outside the latter (Flemish Community, German-speaking Community, Royal Military Academy, foreign institution), under the additional conditions determined by the jury. These extra courses form part of the student’s Master's programme. A qualification or degree leading to the same career prospects or to a continuation of studies in the original system is considered similar to a degree awarded in the French-speaking community.

ACCES DOSSIER JURY / DIPLÔME VALORISE 180 CREDITS

Admission granted, under the general conditions laid down by the academic authorities, to the holder of a qualification, diploma, degree or certificate awarded outside the French-Speaking Community or awarded abroad if the qualification, diploma, degree or certificate attests to the successful completion of studies and the jury considers them to be worth at least 180 credits. The jury may impose a programme worth a maximum of 60 credits in addition to the Master's programme, bearing in mind all the credits for which the student obtains recognition at the time of admission. These extra courses form part of the student’s Master's programme.

ACCES DOSSIER JURY / CONDITIONS SPECIFIQUES JURY

Criteria laid down by the jury.

VAE

D. Accreditation of prior experience

VAE / VAE CONDITIONS

In line with the procedure defined by the ULB, juries can recognise knowledge and skills acquired through professional and/or personal experience, and may grant access to the MA to any person who does not fall under the categories listed above. The jury determines the additional courses and any possible exemptions which constitute supplementary entry requirements for the student. The personal or professional experience must be equivalent to at least five years of activity. A maximum of two years of higher education can be taken into account, providing 60 credits were obtained per year.

HORS UNION EUROPÉENNE

Administrative fee for Applicants from outside the European Union

HORS UNION EUROPÉENNE / FRAIS ADMINISTRATIFS

Applicants from outside the European Union who do not meet the assimilation criteria and do not meet a criterium of article 3 of the Decree of the 11 April 2014 adapting the financing of higher education institutions to the new organisation of studies are required to pay an administrative fee of 200 euros. This payment is a prerequisite for the examination of the application. We invite you to check whether you meet the access conditions to the studies envisaged before submitting your application insofar as the administrative fee is not refundable.

Programme

The programme promotes student participation and personal reflection. It includes a common core of courses on ethics, knowledge theory, and current issues. Students also pick one of three specialised modules, each with its own series of classes and seminars:

  • Bioethics: ethical aspects of knowledge and practices related to medicine, healthcare, life sciences, biotechnologies, etc.

  • Development, environment et economy: ethical issues related to decision-making, sustainable development, corporations, globalisation, etc.

  • Law and media: ethical issues related to European and international institutions, human rights, information, etc.

In addition, the Master in Ethics includes 45 credits of advanced courses on bioethics, current issues in applied ethics, the ethics of information and communication, the ethics of development, corporate ethics, etc.

At the end of the programme, students complete a Master's dissertation.

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Prospects

This Master provides general-purpose knowledge and skills, along with a specialisation in one of three advanced modules, which students can adapt and put to use in a very wide range of professional activities. Graduates can identify the ethical dimension of any given issue, analyse it, and take it into account when making a final decision; this skill is highly valued in a great variety of areas (medicine, economics, information, environment, etc.).

Nowadays, all professions must account for ethics in their day-to-day activities, and many call upon an ethicist. Graduates of the Master in Ethics can work in ‘ethics committees’ in a number of sectors: media, industry, finance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, etc.