Ethics, Science, and Policy

Learn how to evaluate and develop policies for some of the most pressing issues in society! You will study and practice ethics and philosophy of science to influence and develop policy on topics such as education, healthcare, risk management, taxation, and research.

Policy design has many different aspects that impact people and society. The world needs individuals like you who can connect facts and values, offering solutions to both common and complex problems. These skills are now more crucial than ever and form the core of our curriculum. By merging ethics, science, and policy, you study policy making and analyse arguments for and against proposals, strengthening the case for change. 

Core Skills Development

Evaluating and developing policies involves absorbing scientific findings for decision making, applying theoretical insights to practical situations, and understanding the consequences for those affected by policy implementation. The courses are structured to prioritise your development of essential skills in: 

• summarising, critically examining and evaluating current research literature in areas relevant to policy development. 
• describing and analysing philosophical concepts, theories, and problems relevant to the evaluation and use of research literature.
• presenting research findings to a broad audience.
• developing theoretically informed reasoning in specific problem areas related to philosophical issues in policy work.
• formulating theory-based policy recommendations and assessments of a normative question in a particular policy area based on new research.