Teaching Mindfulness-Based Courses MA
Bangor University
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MA - Master of Arts

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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MA - Master of Arts

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The Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice (CMRP) at Bangor is the largest and oldest mindfulness teacher training organisation in the UK, and has been training people to teach mindfulness-based courses for the last 15 years. We were the first programme in the world to offer a Masters in mindfulness-based approaches and strive to be the best. Our students often comment about our supportive and experiential learning environment, and develop a close and supportive community of learning as ...Read more

The Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice (CMRP) at Bangor is the largest and oldest mindfulness teacher training organisation in the UK, and has been training people to teach mindfulness-based courses for the last 15 years. We were the first programme in the world to offer a Masters in mindfulness-based approaches and strive to be the best. Our students often comment about our supportive and experiential learning environment, and develop a close and supportive community of learning as they progress through the course.

Gain a Masters degree in Teaching Mindfulness-Based Courses

This Masters will provide full training to be a mindfulness teacher, and you gain a Masters level qualification plus the Certificate of Competence in Mindfulness teacher training – this represents the highest level of teacher training in the UK and is a highly sought after certificate.

This route takes between four to five years to complete, it is up to you at what rate you progress through the Masters.

There are four compulsory modules (Foundation, Teaching 1, Teaching 2, and Mindfulness Teacher Project).

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15/101
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68th

Entry requirements

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.

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.

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.

 

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£3,750 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Full time fee is £15,000 per year and it's a guide for part-time students

£3,750 per year

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Students from Other UK

This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Full time fee is £15,000 per year and it's a guide for part-time students; mentioned fee is for the Isle of Man and the Republic of Ireland

£3,750 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

Full time fee is £15,000 per year and it's a guide for part-time students

£5,625 per year

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Students from EU

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Full time fee is £22,500 per year and it's a guide for part-time students

£5,625 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Full time fee is £22,500 per year and it's a guide for part-time students

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Bangor University
Bangor University , Bangor (Wales)

Bangor University offers an exceptional experience set amidst the captivating landscapes of North Wales, where courses spanning the...

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Bangor University
Bangor Bangor Gwynedd LL57 2DG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bangor   0.3 miles away

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