Overview

The Mindfulness and Compassion programme is underpinned by psychological theory and research, and is designed to train individuals to become specialist teachers of mindfulness and compassion.

Overview

This degree from University of the West of Scotland has an academic basis in psychology and will develop your understanding of the links between psychology, mindfulness and compassion whilst building on your teaching and practice skills.

Through the degree 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychological Wellbeing and Mindfulness
Mindfulness, Biopsychology and Research Methods
Mindfulness Teaching, Cognition and Consciousness
Research Skills and Compassion Teaching

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00

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More details

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Ayr, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Honours degree or a bachelor’s degree with significant and relevant experience – prior to beginning the course applicants must have completed an eight-week mindfulness course which is listed on the UK Good Practice Guidelines for Mindfulness Teachers. Where candidates do not meet the standard entry requirement, they must demonstrate that they have sufficient relevant professional experience to undertake their chosen programme of study.

Tuition Fees

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2575 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

2575 GBP / year

≈ 2575 GBP / year

Funding

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