Taught course

Mindfulness Based Approaches (Blended Learning)

Institution
Bangor University · School of Psychology
Qualifications
MAMAMA

Entry requirements

  • A good undergraduate or postgraduate degree (usually at a minimum 2:ii standard). Equivalent professional and practical experience in life and work can also be considered.
  • Have completed a teacher-led 8-week mindfulness course (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy or Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction), taught to a group over 8 weeks.
  • Frequent and regular meditation practice (normally on a daily basis) of mindfulness meditation, preferably as taught in MBSR and MBCT, for at least a year before starting the programme.
  • IT requirements: students must have a computer in good working order (with basic software such as Microsoft Office as a minimum), access to the Internet, and the IT skills required to use these systems.

We welcome applications from international students. Please note that this course is part-time and so will not enable students to get a student visa to the UK. International students who apply will have to independently arrange visas to allow them to attend the teaching days over a 3-5 year period.

Months of entry

September

Course content

  • This Masters will enable you to study mindfulness-based approaches without training to become a mindfulness teacher
  • This route takes three years to complete
  • This route is eligible for Postgraduate Loan funding
  • There are three compulsory modules (Foundation, Research and Thesis) and you can choose any other two modules.

Information for international students

We welcome applications from international students. Please note that this course is part-time and so will not enable students to get a student visa to the UK. International students who apply will have to independently arrange visas to allow them to attend the teaching days over a 3-5 year period.

Fees and funding

Additional costs may also be charged as follows: Enhanced DBS check (approx. £65).

Please see our Fees & Finances pages for more information. You can also visit our Scholarships, Studentships & Bursaries to learn more about funding available.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MA
    part time
    36 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
  • MA
    part time
    48 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
  • MA
    part time
    60 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Admissions
Email
pgenquires@bangor.ac.uk
Phone
01248 351151