Outdoor Education (Part-time) (MA)
The MA Outdoor Education programme has been developed to meet the needs of practitioners and graduates working in the broad area of outdoor learning in the UK and further afield. It brings together theory and practice to develop a higher level understanding of outdoor education as a distinctively alternative form of learning.
The course is unique in the UK in adopting a sociocultural approach to better understand a range of key issues including the importance of outdoor places to learning, health & well-being in nature and the impact of (digital) technology on outdoor learning. These are examined within the broader national and international policies and approaches of nations to understand how outdoor practices reflect/challenge social changes.
Course details
- Blended (On-campus)
- Part-time
- English
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
- Blended learning delivery (two weekends per module plus tutorials and eLearning support)
- Creative and diverse assessment methods
- Eligible for postgraduate loan support
- Extensive outdoor sector networks and professional links
- Flexible study options with three exit awards to suit student requirements
- Internationally renowned guest speakers
- Outdoor and experiential focus to all outdoor weekend workshops
- Research active and published staff and students who are passionate about outdoor pedagogy
- Socio-cultural perspective on key issues
- Subsidised access to expeditions
- Subsidised NGB qualification opportunities
Compulsory
(30 credits)
(30 credits)
(60 credits)
(30 credits)
Optional
(30 credits)
(30 credits)
(30 credits)
(60 credits)
Disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
Ratings and Rankings
Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Accommodation
Cynefin Green Health Hub
Further information
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Graduate applicants must, as a minimum, hold a 2.1 undergraduate degree qualification.
Applicants who do not hold an undergraduate degree are also welcome to apply and consideration is given to professional and recreational experience, other educational awards, written and verbal communication skills and career aspirations
Prior to applying perspective applicants should consider the following;
- Are you inspired by the potential of Outdoor Education to offer an alternative approach to learning and teaching?
- Are you motivated to learn from other cultures?
- Do you want to improve your understanding and expertise to develop the work you do or move on to new opportunities?
- Do you want to make a difference to the lifestyle, health and well-being of others?
- Are you looking to gain a higher level academic qualification to enhance your career prospects?
If so then this Master’s programme is for YOU!
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The programme uses a range of assessment techniques designed to develop postgraduate level knowledge, skills and competencies. These include: seminar presentations, research proposals, research reports, essays, reflective journals, academic interviews and blogs.
All assessments link theory with practice and require students to undertake empirical research as the basis for further developing their critical skills and an evidence-based personal philosophy of Outdoor Education.
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Course fees do not include:
- Weekend workshop accommodation and living costs.(These have to be met by the student.)
- A range of reasonable hotels, B&B’s and onsite accommodation/food outlets are available in the local area.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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The degree would be of particular interest to outdoor professionals who are:
- Seeking career advancement as teachers, centre managers, youth workers, community development officers, environmental education officers, adventure guides, outdoor instructors and recent graduates.
- Wishing to undertake Continuing Professional development
- Considering further study at PhD level
It will be of particular interest to outdoor professionals who are:
- Inquisitive & critical in their outlook
- Inspired by the potential of Outdoor Education to offer an alternative approach to learning & teaching
- Motivated to challenge their own beliefs and learn from other cultures