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Introduction to Meditation

Birmingham Metropolitan College

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On this course you will study the following topics:Week 1: Introduction to meditation & basic meditational techniquesTheory• What is meditation? Basic definition; exercise for the mind• Benefits/aims of meditation: relief of stress, anxiety, depression. In Buddhism relief of hatred (as one of the 3 poisons)• Secular and religious meditation• States of consciousness• Types of meditation: concentration (anapana and mindfulness), generative meditation (metta), receptive meditation (koans), transcendental (mantras) and visualisationPractice• Anapana: meditating on the breath• Mindfulness: meditating on a leaf• One to try later: walking meditationWeek 2: Generative, receptive and transcendental meditationTheory• More on generative and receptive meditation: metta, the use of koans and mantrasPractice• Metta meditation• Mantra meditation• Koan meditation for homeWeek 3: VisualisationTheory• Visualisation as a technique to change mind set and inner healing• Visualisation in New Religious MovementsPractice• Creative visualisation• Colour visualisation• Nature visualisation

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There are no formal entry requirements. However, a good level of literacy and an interest in Meditation is necessary.

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You could continue to study other holistic therapies.


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  • Guest lectures from business leaders within our partner organisations and workshops to help expand your business knowledge and awareness

  • A mentor programme where all students receive one-to-one guidance and support from professionals in the sector

  • A range of visits to the Academy’s partner businesses, to gain an insight into how they are shaping the professional services sector

  • Free membership of Birmingham Aspire – a network of young professionals aged 16-24 who are considering a career in Professional Services

  • Real work experience through an internship programme between the first and second year of your studies.


Calling Future Professionals!

  • Do you want a career in business, property, law, finance or accounting?

  • Do you want to study Business, Law, Economics, Mathematics, Finance or Accounting?

Join the new Professional Services Academy at Birmingham Metropolitan College!

The Professional Services Academy will give you the skills, knowledge and experience to pursue a career in law, business, finance, accounting and other professional services.

We have partnered with leading firms from the financial, legal, accounting and business community who are committed to fostering the professional talent of the city for potential future employment in their sectors.

By working with the largest and most successful firms in the area students studying with the Professional Services Academy will enjoy a range of benefits that will best prepare them for their working lives.

What qualifications will I study?

As a member of the Professional Services Academy, you will be studying one of the following qualifications at Birmingham Metropolitan College.

  • AS/A Levels in Law, Economics, Business Studies, Mathematics or Accounts

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business/Law/Finance

  • Certificate/Diploma in Financial Studies

  • AAT Accounting Certificate (Level 2) or Accounting Diploma (Level 3)

What are the benefits?

Students in the Professional Services Academy will have the opportunity to take part in:

  • Guest lectures from business leaders within our partner organisations and workshops to help expand your business knowledge and awareness

  • A mentor programme where all students receive one-to-one guidance and support from professionals in the sector

  • A range of visits to the Academy’s partner businesses, to gain an insight into how they are shaping the professional services sector

  • Free membership of Birmingham Aspire – a network of young professionals aged 16-24 who are considering a career in Professional Services

  • Real work experience through an internship programme between the first and second year of your studies.

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Starts Ends Campus Days Hours per week Time 25/04/2016 09/05/2016 Matthew Boulton Campus TBC - TBC
Calling Future Professionals!

  • Do you want a career in business, property, law, finance or accounting?

  • Do you want to study Business, Law, Economics, Mathematics, Finance or Accounting?

Join the new Professional Services Academy at Birmingham Metropolitan College!

The Professional Services Academy will give you the skills, knowledge and experience to pursue a career in law, business, finance, accounting and other professional services.

We have partnered with leading firms from the financial, legal, accounting and business community who are committed to fostering the professional talent of the city for potential future employment in their sectors.

By working with the largest and most successful firms in the area students studying with the Professional Services Academy will enjoy a range of benefits that will best prepare them for their working lives.

What qualifications will I study?

As a member of the Professional Services Academy, you will be studying one of the following qualifications at Birmingham Metropolitan College.

  • AS/A Levels in Law, Economics, Business Studies, Mathematics or Accounts

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business/Law/Finance

  • Certificate/Diploma in Financial Studies

  • AAT Accounting Certificate (Level 2) or Accounting Diploma (Level 3)

What are the benefits?

Students in the Professional Services Academy will have the opportunity to take part in:

  • Guest lectures from business leaders within our partner organisations and workshops to help expand your business knowledge and awareness

  • A mentor programme where all students receive one-to-one guidance and support from professionals in the sector

  • A range of visits to the Academy’s partner businesses, to gain an insight into how they are shaping the professional services sector

  • Free membership of Birmingham Aspire – a network of young professionals aged 16-24 who are considering a career in Professional Services

  • Real work experience through an internship programme between the first and second year of your studies.

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Calling Future Professionals!

  • Do you want a career in business, property, law, finance or accounting?

  • Do you want to study Business, Law, Economics, Mathematics, Finance or Accounting?

Join the new Professional Services Academy at Birmingham Metropolitan College!

The Professional Services Academy will give you the skills, knowledge and experience to pursue a career in law, business, finance, accounting and other professional services.

We have partnered with leading firms from the financial, legal, accounting and business community who are committed to fostering the professional talent of the city for potential future employment in their sectors.

By working with the largest and most successful firms in the area students studying with the Professional Services Academy will enjoy a range of benefits that will best prepare them for their working lives.

What qualifications will I study?

As a member of the Professional Services Academy, you will be studying one of the following qualifications at Birmingham Metropolitan College.

  • AS/A Levels in Law, Economics, Business Studies, Mathematics or Accounts

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business/Law/Finance

  • Certificate/Diploma in Financial Studies

  • AAT Accounting Certificate (Level 2) or Accounting Diploma (Level 3)

What are the benefits?

Students in the Professional Services Academy will have the opportunity to take part in:

  • Guest lectures from business leaders within our partner organisations and workshops to help expand your business knowledge and awareness

  • A mentor programme where all students receive one-to-one guidance and support from professionals in the sector

  • A range of visits to the Academy’s partner businesses, to gain an insight into how they are shaping the professional services sector

  • Free membership of Birmingham Aspire – a network of young professionals aged 16-24 who are considering a career in Professional Services

  • Real work experience through an internship programme between the first and second year of your studies.

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There is no assessment on this course.

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