MA Traditions of Yoga and Meditation

at SOAS University of London

Structure

Students must complete 120 credits of MA taught modules in addition to the compulsory dissertation (60 credits).

Modules
 

• Dissertation in the traditions of Yoga and Meditation    
• Yoga and Meditation: Perspectives, Context and Methodologies    
• The Origins and Development of Yoga in Ancient India    
• Buddhist Meditation in India and Tibet    
• Yoga and Meditation in the Jaina Tradition    

We will consider all applications with 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications. 

Home Students
£11,980

Overseas Students
£23,400

Fees go up each year, therefore your tuition fee in your second and subsequent years of study will be higher.

Our continuing students, on the same degree programme, are protected from annual increases higher than 5%.

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.

Recent Department of Religions and Philosophies graduates have been hired by:
 

• Asia Society
• British Council
• Cabinet Office
• Chatham House
• Edelman
• Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
• HELP USA
• King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Princeton University
• Royal Government of Cambodia
• The Happiness Factory
• The Inter Faith Network for the UK
• The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
• UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
• United Nations Development Programme