Cross-Institutional Studies
We offer cross-institutional study opportunities to students from other Australian universities, allowing subjects undertaken at Nan Tien Institute (NTI) to count towards your degree.
Why study at NTI?
- Each subject is completed in 5 weeks
- Only 5 days on-campus (9am-5pm) + supported online study
- Government-accredited subjects with highly qualified lecturers
- Beautiful new South Coast Campus near Wollongong
- Available to both domestic and international students
- FEE-HELP assistance is available for eligible domestic students
Subjects Available
Semester 1 2020
Critical Inquiry
| Lecture dates: 3-7 February Strengthen your existing academic abilities and literacies, and review contemporary topics to develop critical thinking, research and communication skills essential for success in postgraduate studies. |
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Introduction to Buddhism
| Lecture dates: 17-21 February
Discover ideas around the origin and development of Buddhism, key Buddhist doctrines, and the basic concepts of Buddhist philosophy and practice across various traditions. |
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Mind-Body Wellness
| Lecture dates: 9 – 13 March
Uncover the psychological, emotional, physical, social, and environmental factors that can contribute to, or work against, the health and wellbeing of individuals and societies. |
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Mental Health and Wellness
| Lecture dates: 30 Match – 3 April Realise your own potential, cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively and fruitfully and make a contribution to your community through exploring recent developments in our understanding of mental health and wellbeing. |
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Mindfulness: Theory and Practice
| Lecture dates: 5-9 April
Discover the theoretical foundations for meditative practice as well as the practical methods and techniques of meditation and look into the variety of applications of mindfulness in new contexts and environments. |
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Compassion at Work
| Lecture dates: 14 – 18 April Unearth the implications of compassion in health care for individuals, organisations and society and review the growing field of Compassion Science, which suggests that compassion is central to positive outcomes in health care. |
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Healing Traditions: Buddhism and Psychotherapy
| Lecture dates: 11-15 May
Study contemporary mental and psychological disorders and diseases, and examine how Buddhism and Psychotherapy practices can respond, manage and impact on them. |
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Semester 2 2020
Nutrition Through the Lifespan
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Lecture dates: 27-31 July Explore a lifespan perspective to nutrition, diet and exercise, addressing nutritional requirements fundamental to human growth through the lifespan, drawing from different health and science disciplines. |
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Introduction to Buddhism
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Lecture dates: 3 -7 August Discover ideas around the origin and development of Buddhism, key Buddhist doctrines, and the basic concepts of Buddhist philosophy and practice across various traditions. |
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Buddhist Ethics
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Lecture dates: 15- 16 August & 21-23 August Review contemporary issues through the lens of Buddhist ethical traditions including the environment, sustainability, war, gender and sexuality, economics, social responsibility, and more. |
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Mind-Body Wellness
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Lecture dates: 24 – 28 August Uncover the psychological, emotional, physical, social, and environmental factors that can contribute to, or work against, the health and wellbeing of individuals and societies. |
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Buddhism, Environment and Sustainability
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Lecture dates: 28 September – 2 October Explore both classic and new sources of Buddhist environmentalism, as well as other Spiritual traditions that have a key role in engaging creative responses to environmental and associated social challenges. |
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Arts Therapy
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Lecture dates: 23 – 27 November Investigate art as a form of psychotherapy for a wide range of psychological, social and physical conditions. Examine the diversity of art therapy models and methods and design your own therapeutic experience. |
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Mindfulness: Theory and Practice
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Lecture dates: 7-11 December Discover the theoretical foundations for meditative practice as well as the practical methods and techniques of meditation and look into the variety of applications of mindfulness in new contexts and environments. |
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Healing Traditions: Buddhism and Psychotherapy (Online)
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Subject start date: 6 October
Study contemporary mental and psychological disorders and diseases, and examine how Buddhism and Psychotherapy practices can respond, manage and impact on them. |
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Studying at Nan Tien Institute
Week 1: Preliminary reading to familiarise yourself with the key subject topics (offsite)
Week 2: Digital Intensive Classroom where you will interact with the lecturer and fellow students. (5 days x 8 hrs./day)
Weeks 3-5: Independent learning – undertake research and complete your assignments, supported by the subject coordinator and online resources (offsite).
University of Wollongong (UOW) Students
Step 1: Start your application online via our website or using the button below.
Step 2: Complete a UOW ‘Application for Cross Institutional Study at another University’ form and submit it to your Department Head. You will also need to attach this completed form to finalise your online application.
Western Sydney University (WSU) Students
Step 1: Start your application online via our website or using the button below.
Step 2: Complete a WSU ‘Academic Approval Request for Cross Institutional studies’ form and submit it to your School. You will also need to attach this completed form to finalise your online application.
Other Australian Universities
Step 1: Start your application online via our website or using the button below.
Step 2: Complete an ‘Academic Approval Request for Cross Institutional studies’ form or equivalent from your university and submit it to your Head of Program. You will also need to attach this completed form to finalise your online application.
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ABOUT NAN TIEN INSTITUTE
Nan Tien Institute (NTI) is a private, not for profit, government accredited higher education provider offering studies in the areas of Buddhist studies, health and wellbeing, within an environment that incorporates contemplative education.
NTI offers postgraduate programs in Applied Buddhist Studies, Health and Social Wellbeing, Humanistic Buddhism, and Mental Health as well as customised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs and special interest subjects across the areas of meditation, mindfulness and health.