MSc Studies in Mindfulness
The MSc Studies in Mindfulness provides an in depth study of Mindfulness, Compassion and Insight as you establish your own practice and then apply this to research in your area of expertise. This programme can be studied online or via weekend retreats at Samye Ling Retreat Centre in Scotland.
The Key Aims Are:
- Develop A Stable Regular Mindfulness Meditation Practice
- To Study And Critically Research Its History And Cultural Aspects And Application Within A Selected Professional Or Personal Context
- To Understand The Key Components Of Teaching Mindfulness
The unique focus of this course is an embodied and compassionate approach to Mindfulness practice that is the basis for deepening insight, which enriches one’s life and work.
MSc Mindfulness and Compassion
The MSc Mindfulness and Compassion provides an in depth study into the background and psychology of Mindfulness and Compassion and, as well as developing your own practice, you will train to teach our 8 week courses in Mindfulness and Compassion. This programme is studied at the London Campus of the University of West Scotland with retreats held at Samye Ling Retreat Centre in Scotland.
Both programmes run part time over 3 years and can be exited with a Post Graduate Certificate after one year, a Post Graduate Diploma after two years and a full MSc after three years.
The Key Aims Are:
- To Provide Students With The Psychological Context To Evaluate And Critically Reflect On Mindfulness
- To Equip Students To Teach Mindfulness And Compassion
- To Qualify Students To Register On The UK Listing Of Mindfulness Teachers
Whilst learning to research and teach mindfulness and compassion you will develop your understanding of the relationship between psychology, mindfulness and compassion and also develop and deepen your own practice, which can prove to be transformational and life changing.
Throughout the course you will develop evidence-based knowledge of psychological wellbeing, biological psychology and consciousness and the relationship of these concepts to mindfulness and compassion. You will frequently reflect on the links between these concepts and your own teaching and practice.