Programme Outline

The B.Sc (Hons) Vegetarian Living Degree is a modular programme of study delivered over two years/six terms. It demonstrates three academic levels (Levels IV, V, VI of a UK Higher Education degree), and comprises of the equivalent of 18 modules. On successfully completing the prescribed assessments, the student will be awarded 120 credits at each academic level. Students must successfully pass all modules at each level of study in order to progress to the next higher level.

Year 1 (Terms 1, 2, 3)

Level IV modules

History of vegetarian living (20 credits)
Philosophical and spiritual aspects of vegetarianism (20 credits)
Cross-cultural perspectives on food and diet (20 credits)
Holistic Nutrition (20 credits)
Vegetarian Cooking (Indian) (20 credits)
Vegetarian Cooking (Western and Mediterranean) (20 credits)

Level V modules

Health Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet (20 credits)
Therapeutic Vegetarian Foods (20 credits)
Medicinal Plants (20 credits)

Year 2 (Terms 4, 5, 6)

Level V modules

Ethical aspects of animal protection (20 credits)
Research Methodology (20 credits)
Yoga practice and vegetarian living (20 credits)

Level VI modules

Organic Farming: philosophy and principles (20 credits)
Geo-politics of Hunger (20 credits)
Human ecology and vegetarian living (20 credits)
Business Opportunities in Vegetarian Living (20 credits)
& 18. Dissertation (40 credits)

- I would like to congratulate you on what a great accomplishment it is that you are offering such a well organized and comprehensive course in the west. I am now an Ayurvedic practitioner. Please be assured that I will practice Ayurveda from my heart, with the respect it deserves and according to the ancient teachings.
  
  —Pilar Fernandez – Graduate 2006
- Thank you for the guidance and unfailing support throughout the three years. I have learnt much more with MAYUR than I would have on the Ayurveda degree in India.
  
  —Sara Fryklund – Graduate 2007
- The pastoral support has meant a lot to me and has been a terrific motivator!
  
  —Sarah Lie
- I would like to Thank You for all your guidance and for believing in me from the time I was interviewed for the course.
  
  —Mirjaana – Graduate 2006
- Thank you for encouraging me to continue my studies when I was thinking of giving up for personal reasons. I am so glad that I took your advice and continued. I hope to take some further courses with you in the future.
  
  —Brenda Clohessy – Graduate 2005
- I am very grateful for the enjoyable time learning Ayurveda. May God bless you!
  
  —Ian Grace – Graduate 2007
- May I take this opportunity to express my enormous gratitude for the course you offer. It has quite literally changed my life and helped me reach a dream I have had since 16 years old. Thank you for your unfailing kindness, wisdom and generosity of spirit.
  
  —GC- distance learner on Certificate course
- The dissertation has been a great challenge and I am so pleased that it is complete. I would like to thank you so much for the advice and guidance you have provided over the past three years. It has been tough and I have appreciated your support.
  
  —Anna Blackwood
- I have very much enjoyed the first year of this degree programme. It is my second degree, having previously studied Anthropology at University College London. My experience of MAYUR is that the standards of teaching are very high and the way the course has been structured and organized is excellent. This is of particular note in the light of the breadth, depth and complexity of [...]
  
  —Sally Douglas, 2nd Year student on B.Sc (Hons) Ayurveda Programme
- I would just like to express my gratitude for three wonderful years with such inspirational teachers!
  
  —Flore Nicolas, Ayurveda Graduate

Programme Outline