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University of Wales Trinity Saint David| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Full-time | 2 years | find out | 0 | 0 |
| MA | Part-time | 2 - 4 years | find out | 0 | 0 |
Course Overview
At this point in human history, many academics, activists, leaders and thinkers are calling for an urgent reconsideration of the cultural narratives and spiritual values that support our very existence on the planet. In an attempt to divert the current trajectory of 'progress' and 'development' towards a more sustainable and equitable future, this requires objective and critical thinking about our relationship and connection to the natural world, to the people and communities around us and to the very beliefs and values that drive our individual and collective actions.
This programme in Ecology and Spirituality brings together the theological legacy of academic work at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David with the spiritual and ecological thinking developed to postgraduate level by Schumacher College over 25 years. It explores the role of spirituality, religion, philosophy, science and narrative as the underlying causes, but also the potential solutions, to the systemic ecological crises in which we find ourselves. From different perspectives it will track the roots, thought-lines and stories that have caused our modern-day disconnection from the natural world and from each other - and look at ways in which we might make re-connection, in theory and in practice, for ourselves and for others.
More than simply postgraduate study, this programme is a personal and experiential journey - an opportunity for you to deeply explore your own inner landscape and how it relates to your actions in the outer world. Safely held within the transformational space that Schumacher College has become known for worldwide, you will combine critical thinking and academic rigour with an exploration of your own values, beliefs and personal narratives and how these fit, and find resonance and authenticity with your life and work. This is a chance to look at your own disconnection - its origins, influences and consequences - and in doing so find personal and collective solutions to living in a more sustainable, resilient, connected and beautiful world.
Fees:
Teaching Fee
Food and accommodation
Residential Modules
4 weeks
£2107 (all participants)
£285 per week (7 days)
Each residential module has 3 taught weeks and 1 reading week. Please note that you may choose to be non-residential for your reading week
Distance Learning Modules
12 weeks
£650 (UK/EU participants)
£1000 (international participants)
Non-residential
Please note that if you would like to be resident at the College for distance learning modules, the fee for food and accommodation is £285 per week (7 days)
Dissertation
£1,350 (UK/EU participants)
£3,000 (international participants)
Non-residential
Please note that if you would like to be resident at the College for your dissertation, the fee for food and accommodation is £285 per week (7 days)
Modules
Programme Modules:
Programme Structure:
January
February - May
June - September
October - January
Course Tutor(s)
Tuition Fees
Fees:
Teaching Fee
Food and accommodation
Residential Modules
4 weeks
£2107 (all participants)
£285 per week (7 days)
Each residential module has 3 taught weeks and 1 reading week. Please note that you may choose to be non-residential for your reading week
Distance Learning Modules
12 weeks
£650 (UK/EU participants)
£1000 (international participants)
Non-residential
Please note that if you would like to be resident at the College for distance learning modules, the fee for food and accommodation is £285 per week (7 days)
Dissertation
£1,350 (UK/EU participants)
£3,000 (international participants)
Non-residential
Please note that if you would like to be resident at the College for your dissertation, the fee for food and accommodation is £285 per week (7 days)
Entry Criteria
The normal minimum requirement for admission is a Bachelor's degree, with good II.1 honours, or equivalent. However as part of an inclusive approach to learning we encourage students from non-traditional entry points or without recognised educational backgrounds but who have an equivalent and appropriate professional qualification or significant relevant professional experience to apply. In such cases the programme leader may ask for a telephone/ skype conversation or request evidence in the form of a piece of work, report, analysis of some sort to satisfy themselves that each student is able to fulfil their potential on the course.
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