Studies in Mindfulness

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree (Hons 2.2 or better) is a normal requirement, but applications will be considered from individuals with other professional qualifications and relevant experience. It is also required that applicants provide evidence of having regular access to a practice context that allows for the application and evaluation of mindfulness techniques in a professional setting.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Mindfulness is an innate capacity of the mind to be aware of the present moment in a non-judgemental way. It enables us to access inner resources for coping effectively with stress, difficulty and illness. This promotes a way of being that helps us to take better care of ourselves and lead healthier lives.

The studies in Mindfulness MSc is run as a Partnership between the University of Aberdeen and the Mindfulness Association Ltd, with the Mindfulness Association delivering the experiential training in Mindfulness, Compassion and Insight, and the University delivering the academic training.

You can join this MSc programme if you have a first degree or equivalent professional experience, and a professional, work or voluntary context within which to explore mindfulness. The MSc is suitable for beginners and those with an established mindfulness practice. The training is entirely secular.

The programme begins in September and is delivered fully online. In addition to teaching weekends and retreats, the course supports students through online seminars in the evenings on areas such as academic writing, the neuroscience of mindfulness, critiques of mindfulness, etc.

We host one face-to-face weekend during the term, and there is also an option of a one-week retreat at the end of each year. Alternatively, students can also join online.