MA Traditions of Yoga and Meditation
Master
In City of London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
City of london
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Start date
Different dates available
Mode of Attendance: Full-time or Part-time
FROM 2017-18
The thematic components and cross-regional perspectives typically suit students with the following interests and/or aspirations:
Experienced practitioners of yoga and meditation who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural contexts that shaped their traditions.
Students with a background in psychology seeking to gain knowledge of meditation and mindfulness for their clinical work.
Students planning to pursue further research which may involve, at a subsequent stage, the acquisition of a doctoral degree and a career in higher education.
Students seeking to pursue a career or professional activity for which advanced knowledge of the yoga and meditation traditions of Asia is required.
Students who wish to pursue the academic study of these traditions as a complement to their personal experience.
This degree explores the origins and historical development of yoga and meditation in India and Tibet, from ancient times to the modern world. It would suit yoga/meditation teachers, practitioners, students of religion as well as those with a background in psychology interested in mindfulness therapy.
Full-time and Part-time Study is available.
The Modules run:
Monday evening: 5.00-7.00 pm
Wednesday: 11.00-1.00, 1.00-3.00, 5.00-7.00 pm.
The thematic, but inter-regional, focus of this MA programme promotes the academic study of the different traditions through the deployment of a wide range of regional perspectives. Its core unit explores the methodological foundations at the heart of yoga/meditation practice
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Subjects
- Religions
- Full Time
- Part Time
- Psychology
- Meditation
- Yoga
- IT
- Economics
- Skills and Training
- International Organizations
- Methodologies
- Traditions
- Intercultural awareness
- Ancient
- Area
- Literature
Course programme
Students must complete 120 credits of MA taught modules in addition to the compulsory dissertation (60 credits).
- The Religions modules required of this degree are listed below.
- They are a combination of 15 credits and 30 credits PLUS a dissertation worth 60 credits.
- Additionally, up to 30 credits may be selected as a language module (Language options)
- Additionally, up to 30 credits may be selected from these PG Religions and Philosophies Open Options (pdf; 184kb)
The part-time MA may be taken over two years, in which case the student takes two 30 credits (or equivalent 15 credits) in the first year, and two 30 credits (or equivalent 15 credits) AND the dissertation in the second year.
Alternatively, it can be taken over three years, in which case the student can distribute the 120 credits evenly in each of the three years. The dissertation can be written in year two or three, but it is strongly recommended that this be undertaken in the final year of the programme. It must be submitted in September of the year in which the student registers for it.
- Buddhist Meditation in India and Tibet
- Dissertation in the traditions of Yoga and Meditation
- The Origins and Development of Yoga in Ancient India
- The Religions of Ancient India
- Yoga and Meditation: Perspectives, Context and Methodologies
This is the structure for 2018/19 applicants
If you are a current student you can find structure information on Moodle or through your Department.
Programme Specification- MA Traditions of Yoga and Meditation-Programme Details 2017-18 (msword; 9kb)
- MA Traditions of Yoga and Meditation Programme Specification 2017-18 (pdf; 356kb)
Important notice regarding changes to programmes and modules
MA Traditions of Yoga and Meditation