BAXDC2004 Applied Ethics in Contemporary Societies
Ethical issues permeate society and frequently interrupt people's life. They appear in diverse contexts such as personal and social spheres, the ecological, and even the professional domains of our existence. Our response to these ethical issues illustrates who we are as people, determines which organisations and institutions we engage with, and demonstrates the values we express in the world. Identifying and reflecting on ethical issues throughout society is critically important and enables us to responsibly navigate the complexity of social and professional life. This unit is an Applied Ethics unit, typically taught at an intermediate bachelor level, that introduces students to key ethical theories and principles, values, and codes of ethics aiming to deepen student thinking regarding the ethical issues they are likely to encounter as social agents, as professionals and as practitioners in the community. In this unit we take a reasoned and affective approach to ethical issues as we contemplate and apply ethical theories, principles, values, and codes of ethics to case studies and other real-world scenarios. Students will develop skills researching issues of personal and professional relevance and interrogating these through key ethical lenses.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2026 contribution amount* $2,175
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $997
