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.
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
Note:
- A motivation letter and a recommendation letter are NOT required documents when applying to the programmes at this university.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
Selection will be based on academic merits.
Bachelor's degree in any field.
Upon successful completion of studies, you will be well prepared for careers in various policy areas as well as eligible for further studies and research at doctoral level. Job market opportunities lie above all in planning, development, management, and evaluation work, e.g., in the private and public sector within both national and international organisations. Examples of activities where this profile is in demand are policy work within public activities, such as think tanks, municipalities, and regions.
