Act ethically

This Graduate Attribute aligns with the Queen Mary value 'Ethical'. It is about developing an honest, fair and ethical approach in your academic studies and beyond. 

How can you develop and demonstrate this attribute at Queen Mary?

• Follow safety, legal and other guidelines
• Demonstrate academic integrity in your work
• Uphold professional codes of conduct
• Follow research ethics codes

How might this attribute be assessed or evaluated?

• Coursework and exams
• Research projects
• Practicals / demonstrations
• Placements
• Research ethics applications

What kinds of interview questions could I be asked that relate to this attribute?

• Describe a situation when you were in a moral or ethical dilemma. How did you respond?
• How do you handle your mistakes at work?
• What would you do if you witnessed a colleague acting unethically?
• Can you describe a situation when you had to follow a professional or ethical code of conduct? What was your approach, did you experience any challenges?

How can you use attributes and skills gained from your Queen Mary course, extra-curricular opportunities and work experience to answer these kinds of questions? 

Where can I find out more and access support?

Queen Mary Academic Integrity course

Target Jobs advice on ethics interview questions

LinkedIn Learning resources on ethics