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MA Traditions of Yoga and Meditation
SOAS University of London

MA Traditions of Yoga and Meditation

SOAS UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

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Full time | SOAS, University of London | 1 year | 25-SEP-23

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Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

25-SEP-23

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Religious Studies Yoga (Personal Fitness) Yoga (Meditation)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

The MA Traditions of Yoga and Meditation degree explores the origins and historical development of yoga and meditation in India and Tibet from ancient times to the modern world.

The Traditions of Yoga and Meditation postgraduate degree is attractive to students who:

  • are experienced practitioners of yoga and meditation who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural contexts that shaped their traditions
  • have a background in psychology seeking to gain knowledge of meditation and mindfulness for their clinical work
  • are planning to pursue further research which may involve, at a subsequent stage, the acquisition of a doctoral degree and a career in higher education
  • will pursue a career or professional activity for which advanced knowledge of the yoga and meditation traditions of Asia is required
  • seek the academic study of these traditions as a complement to their personal experience

Employment

In addition to an understanding of global faiths, histories and cultures, graduates from the Department of Religions and Philosophies develop the skills to analyse and communicate ideas in a clear, rational and comprehensive manner. These key proficiencies are valuable in many careers and are transferable to a wide range of sectors and roles.

Modules

Dissertation in the Traditions of Yoga and Meditation (60 Credits) - Core
This is a 10,000-word research project on a topic linked to the module chosen as a major in this MA. The dissertation is normally written over the summer period, and submitted in September. The dissertation provides an opportunity for individual research into a topic central to the traditions of yoga and meditation developed in South Asia, Tibet or East Asia. The School's proximity to several national repositories holding valuable source material on these traditions (eg., The British Library, British Museum), together with the presence of a number of prominent yoga/meditation centres in Central London as venues of fieldwork, greatly enhances the potential for dissertation research.
Yoga and Meditation: Perspectives, Context and Methodologies (15 Credits) - Core
The Origins and Development of Yoga in Ancient India (30 Credits) - Core
Yoga and Meditation in the Jaina Tradition (15 Credits) - Core
Buddhist Meditation in India and Tibet (30 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,220

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£24,350

Entry requirements

We will consider all applications with 2:ii (or international equivalent) or higher. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application including supporting statement and references.

University information

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At SOAS University of London, students are encouraged to challenge conventional views and to think globally. SOAS is the leading higher education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East, offering over a hundred postgraduate programmes, all taught by world-class specialists. The central London campus is home to a large postgraduate community, with 45% of students studying towards a...more

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