Programs/Master/Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts

Master

Applied Ethics

★ StudyPath verdict

8.0/10

Best for students from diverse disciplinary backgrounds wanting to apply ethical theory to practical issues like sustainability, bioethics and technology. Trade-off: selective admission and strong theoretical focus may limit hands-on profes

Tuition · Intl

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€17,500

via SKDB 2022 ↗

Duration

1 year

Start

Sep 26

apply by Jun 26

Language

English

IELTS 6.5+

Accred.

NVAO

NVAO 2024

Admission

Open

no intake cap

Enrolled/yr

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DUO ↓63% ↗

Intl. %

↗

20%

of students ↗

S:F ratio

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19:1

institution-wide ↗

Min. English

6.5

IELTS required

Entry route

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Bachelor

1 bachelor routes ↗

Satisfaction

no data yet

Employment

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90%

field est. ↗

Median salary

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€3,186

/mo gross · field ↗

Alumni

no data yet

↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUOLast sync: 24 Jun 2026

About this program

The Applied Ethics Master’s programme offers you an in-depth focus on the interaction between moral practice and ethical theory, allowing you to explore ethical theories in relation to actual practical dilemmas. At the end of your studies, you will possess a thorough theoretical background in ethics, including important methods and debates in applied ethics. You will also understand the implications of legal and political frameworks for ethical argumentation. The programme offers the opportunity to do an internship with a national or international organisation or NGO, and to participate in elective Master-level courses abroad.

Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)

EnglishMaster of ArtsField area: Language & CultureSector: Kunst en CultuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster

Teaching formats

Group assignmentInternshipPracticalSelf-studySeminar

About Utrecht University

Founded in 1636, Utrecht University is one of the oldest and largest universities in the Netherlands with nearly 39,000 students. Known for excellence in life sciences, sustainability research, and a strong interdisciplinary approach. Home to 12 Nobel Prize laureates and ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide.

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Living in Utrecht

Student cost of living

Rent · room

€600/mo

Monthly total

€850–€1,650

Cost of living

Medium

Population

361k

Historic, vibrant, and student-friendly. Utrecht combines medieval charm with modern amenities. The city center is lively yet manageable, offering a perfect balance between Amsterdam's intensity and smaller cities' tranquility.

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Specializations

Tracks from HOVI

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Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase

Curriculum

Course structure by year

?No curriculum data yet

Career outcomes

Graduate surveys · field-group level

Very good job-market outlookfield: filosofie

Median starting salary (field)€3,186/mo gross

Employed ~1.5y after graduating90%

Months to a substantial job9

Working in their own field69%

Permanent contract37%