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Buddhist Studies - MA at University of South Wales

University of South Wales, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The fully online MA Buddhist Studies explores Buddhist thought, traditions and practices through a critical lens and is open to Buddhists and non-Buddhists. It is studied part-time over three years with small online discussion groups and tutor support.

Duration: 3 years part-time (online)  |  Intake: February 2027  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Buddhist Traditions (compulsory), Buddhist Ethics, Buddhist Meditation and Psychology, Buddhist Philosophy and Pali Language (numbers permitting), finishing with a dissertation on a topic of the student's choice.

Career pathways

Doctoral research, teaching and higher education, counselling and mental health, work in cultural or religious institutions including chaplaincy, writing and media.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good Honours degree at class 2:1 or above; an interview (online) is required.

Intake: February 2027

Duration: 3 years part-time (online)

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