University of Aberdeen

Studies in Mindfulness

University of AberdeenAberdeen, United Kingdom

Course overview

This programme's aim is to develop a stable mindfulness practice, to study and research its application in a selected professional context and learn to teach mindfulness. This is done through a combination of experiential training, online forums and regular one to one practice reviews with an experienced mindfulness teacher. The unique focus of this course is a compassionate approach to mindfulness practice that is the basis for deepening insight, which then enriches one’s life and work.

Key highlights

  • Develop a stable personal mindfulness practice through experiential training
  • Regular one-to-one practice reviews with an experienced mindfulness teacher
  • Learn to teach mindfulness to others
  • Research mindfulness application in a chosen professional context
  • Distinctive compassionate approach to mindfulness practice and insight
  • Online forums support learning alongside experiential training

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall (Listening 5.5, Reading 6.0, Speaking 5.5, Writing 6.0) (Reading 6, Writing 6, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5)

Scholarships

  • Aberdeen Alumni Discount

    The Aberdeen Alumni Discount provides a 20% discount for University of Aberdeen graduates.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    The University of Aberdeen is delighted to offer self-funded international on campus postgraduate Masters students a £8,000 tuition fee waiver.

    Up to £8,000
  • CB Davidson Fund

    Please note that awards, except in exceptional circumstances, will not exceed £2,500 and in most instances will be less.

  • Divinity Affiliated Institutions Scholarships

    The Divinity department at the University of Aberdeen offers a 10% tuition fee discount for students of our affiliated institutions.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • NHS Staff Discount

    The University of Aberdeen NHS discount is a 10% discount offered to all NHS staff.

    Up to 10% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Mindfulness teacher
  • Mindfulness-based programme facilitator
  • Workplace wellbeing coordinator
  • Mindfulness practitioner in health or education settings
  • Wellbeing researcher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,600 per year | International: £2,535 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Aberdeen, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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