Buddhist Studies

Course Overview

The MSc Buddhist Studies at The University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MSc in Buddhist Studies offers a truly multidisciplinary foundation in the field. The programme will introduce you to ancient and modern Buddhism, as well as the variety of ways you can study Buddhist cultures, including: - art - material culture - texts - ideas and practices - ethics - philosophy The programme will be taught by some of the leading scholars in Buddhist Studies from across several schools at the University of Edinburgh. You will benefit from the breadth and range of this expertise, particularly in areas of South Asian, Southeast Asian, and East Asian Buddh... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

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Graduate Outcomes

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