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Overview
Therapeutic Practice and the Metaphysics of Mind at The University of Exeter is suited to graduates and professionals interested in psychedelic studies or working in mental health, wellbeing or related fields. It provides a clear academic foundation in contemporary psychedelic research and its cultural and philosophical context, supporting those who may wish to pursue further practitioner training.
What will I learn?
This short course offers an introduction to contemporary psychedelic research, exploring how therapies are developed and carried out, from ketamine for addiction to 5-MeO-DMT for depression. You will examine the long and recent history of psychedelic practices across cultures, gaining insight into their cultural and spiritual context.The course also introduces the idea that metaphysical experience may play a key role in therapeutic outcomes, helping you understand what metaphysics is and how it relates to the mind. Teaching is delivered online through a mix of asynchronous materials and optional live activities led by experts.Designed as an academic rather than practical qualification, it provides a broad grounding in the scientific, cultural and philosophical issues that shape the psychedelic field.Programme Structure
Curriculum includes:
- For this course, you should expect to engage in structured learning activities for 10-15 hours per week on average, plus additional time spent on self-directed learning (such as further reading or preparing for assessments).
- The course can be completed in a maximum of 17 weeks. Typically, there are 10 weeks of taught content, and the final submission is in week 11. The rest of the time is made up for marking and feedback.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
OR 4.5
PTE Academic 67
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Exeter, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Psychology View 129 other Short Courses in Psychology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
OR 4.5
PTE Academic 67
IELTS 6.5
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
E2 Language Test Prep Trusted by 7M+ Students
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
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- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements
General requirements
- While there are no specific academic entry requirements, this course is delivered at Masters level so you’d usually have at least 2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) OR relevant work experience related to the area of study.
- Should you not have the relevant background described the University of Exeter cannot be held responsible for any failure to attain an award from this course.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2500 GBP / full≈ 2500 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2500 GBP / full≈ 2500 GBP / full
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