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Inter-Disciplinary Ethics Applied Centre

Welcome to the IDEA Centre (Inter-Disciplinary Ethics Applied) – a specialist unit for teaching, research, training, and consultancy in applied ethics, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary.

For two decades, our diverse and vibrant community has brought ethics to life, blending in-depth theoretical enquiry with real-world experience to address the most complex ethical issues facing the world today.

The IDEA Centre is actively working to build a diverse and inclusive community that supports all staff and students.

Read more about our current projects, staff and student resources.

 

Studying with us

We consult with practitioners and professional bodies to ensure that our work reflects the latest social, technological, and political developments worldwide. No matter which field you're working, researching, or studying in, you’ll be able to apply what you learn in all aspects of your daily life.

Find out how we integrate ethics into a wide range of subject areas across the University. Discover opportunities to expand your knowledge of ethics as part of your undergraduate studies.

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Explore your interests through specialist teaching and independent research. Choose from flexible study options to gain transferable skills that will add value in a wide range of careers.

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Undertake independent research and gain in-depth knowledge of your chosen specialism. For our 20th anniversary, we are pleased to offer two PhD scholarships in applied ethics beginning October 2025.

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Study ethics as part of your undergraduate degree and develop a new perspective on your subject. Gain an additional qualification and skills that will be invaluable to your future career.

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Enhance your professional development and find out if studying ethics is for you. Explore key issues in professional ethics and consider different ways of addressing them effectively.

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Gain the skills needed to make good ethical decisions in the workplace and continue your professional development with ethics training tailored to your working environment.

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