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PostgraduateMA

Yoga Studies

SOAS University of London
Camden, England
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1 yearDuration
£12,965Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by SOAS University of London, the MA Yoga Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Camden, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The thematic components and cross-regional perspectives typically suit students with the following interests and/or aspirations: - Experienced practitioners of yoga and meditation who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural contexts that shaped their traditions. - Students with a background in psychology seeking to gain knowledge of meditation and mindfulness for their clinical work. - Students planning to pursue further research which may involve, at a subsequent stage, the acquisition of a doctoral degree and a career in higher education. International tuition fees are £12,965 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, and a 96% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

History and Philosophy of Yoga
Sanskrit and Textual Analysis
Tibetan Buddhism and Meditation Traditions
Yoga Psychology and Neuroscience
Contemporary Applications of Mindfulness
Research Methods in Religious Studies
Critical Approaches to Asian Philosophy
Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,965

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£12,965

Home Student Fee

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£12,965 International: £25,320 Course code PSO-YOGAST1FD, PSO-YOGAST2PD Entry requirements We will consider all applications with a 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — SOAS University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£30,000£31,000
3 years£20,000£26,000£31,000
5 years£25,000£32,500£39,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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