36 monthsProgramme duration
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The course helps you build both practical experience and academic knowledge in contemplative psychology. You will learn how mindfulness and compassion connect with mental health, wellbeing, and everyday life.
You will explore mindfulness through:
- psychological theory
- scientific research
- your own personal meditation experience
This course is ideal if you are interested in areas like wellbeing, education, mental health, coaching, or research.
By the end of the course, you will have strong skills in:
- mindfulness practice
- critical thinking
- reflection
- independent research
- using evidence to support your ideas
You will also complete a research project (your MA thesis) on a contemplative psychology-related topic that matters to you.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The course helps you build both practical experience and academic knowledge in contemplative psychology. You will learn how mindfulness and compassion connect with mental health, wellbeing, and everyday life.
You will explore mindfulness through:
- psychological theory
- scientific research
- your own personal meditation experience
This course is ideal if you are interested in areas like wellbeing, education, mental health, coaching, or research.
By the end of the course, you will have strong skills in:
- mindfulness practice
- critical thinking
- reflection
- independent research
- using evidence to support your ideas
You will also complete a research project (your MA thesis) on a contemplative psychology-related topic that matters to you.
Admission Requirements
- An undergraduate or postgraduate degree is normally required. We welcome applications from those with relevant professional, practical, or life experience, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Applications form those who have completed a teacher-led contemplative mindfulness-based course, in which meditation practices are taught over a period of 6-8 weeks. Intensive courses (e.g. over a period of several days) are also accepted.
- A regular contemplative meditation practice for at least six months before starting the programme.
We welcome applications from international students, and require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent).
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