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Diploma of Ethics and Public Affairs

Carleton University

  • Ottawa, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Carleton University campus

About the program

Doctorate that joins ethical analysis with social science to address public issues.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational knowledge in Ethics and Public Affairs. Apply skills related to using public reason as the guiding framework. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

  • Academic jobs
  • Policy-related jobs in government and civil society
  • Consultant

Curriculum

  • Thesis-based doctorate where students combine ethical analysis with social science to evaluate options for specific public issues. Teaching and supervision are shared between philosophers and social science and public policy specialists
  • using public reason as the guiding framework.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree
  • Minimum requirements are set by the department offering the diploma (https://graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online/minimum-requirements/)
  • English proficiency required unless exempt
  • Additional academic criteria: Set by the offering department (contact department).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree, minimum requirements for graduate diplomas are set by the department offering the diploma

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale
  • PTE Academic 5.0 writing
  • Duolingo 4.5 other skills
  • Institutional test 86 for tests before 2026-01-21)

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Secondary School Completion Evidence
  • Proof of Funds for Study Permit

How to apply

  1. Review the Ethics and Public Affairs admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Carleton360. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$22,511 CAD
Application fee$125 CAD
Deposit$2,000 CAD

Program details

CampusMain campus
Faculty or schoolAcademic Unit Not Confirmed
DepartmentAcademic Unit Not Confirmed
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship notePotential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Ethics and Public Affairs. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2027

    79 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.