Overview

The purpose of the MSc in Mindfulness Based Interventions in University College Dublin is to train mindfulness teachers to deliver Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to the highest standards. Students are supported to do this through experiential learning where the development of the student’s personal mindfulness practice is central.

Learning outcomes

This is combined with small group didactic learning where emphasis is placed on acquisition of critical, reflective thinking skills and integration of theory and practice. Knowledge is developed through studying core areas considered essential to teaching mindfulness based interventions; beginning with the core foundations of mindfulness based interventions and progressing through philosophical, psychological, theoretical, ethical and experiential aspects of becoming a mindfulness teacher. Assessments are based on a diversity of methods and learning culminates through demonstrating an ability to deliver a standard MBCT/MBSR 8 week course in year 2.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developing a personal mindfulness meditation practice via direct experience of the 8-week MBCT programme. This includes opportunities for reflection, and a requirement for regular meditation practice between teaching blocks

The Buddhist background to clinical mindfulness based interventions
The history & evolution of psychological interventions for emotional & psychiatric disorders
The emerging field of third wave psychological interventions and positive psychology
The research underpinning MBIs – understanding and critically evaluation of the research
The neuroscience and physiology of mindfulness

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and courses will close once they are filled.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Psychology Neuroscience View 9 other Masters in Neuroscience in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates may apply for admission to the Masters in Mindfulness Based Interventions if they have the following:
At least an upper second class honours bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Have completed at least one 8 week MBCT / MBSR training programme, a commitment towards engaging in daily personal mindfulness practice, prior participation in a silent residential retreat is desirable
Have access and support from their work setting, to a clinical/educational population with whom they can deliver an 8 week MBCT/MBSR course in Year II

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Tuition Fee

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International

11300 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11300 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

10480 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10480 EUR per year during 24 months.

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Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 EUR /month

Living costs

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Funding

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