Outdoor Education Sustainability & Well-being - Mayo

This unique programme is the first post-graduate outdoor education award to be developed in Ireland. The programme fosters a strong philosophy of outdoor education across all modules utilising experiential approaches, residential experiences, journeying and other outdoor experiences. The programme embeds place-based learning within an Irish cultural and landscape context. Students will draw on the latest research and methodology to critically reflect on and develop their impact in their chosen specialist sector.



Who should apply?

This programme is suitable for those seeking to lead sustainability, wellbeing and experiential education related initiatives in organisations that use, or would like to begin using, the outdoors. Present students are from a wide spectrum of backgrounds which encompass; education, healthcare, community work, adventure programming and outdoor education.

What will I study?

Modules:

Education for Sustainability

Applied Research

Experiential Learning, Landscape and Place

Research Cycle

Dissertation / Applied Research

Project

Applicants must hold a Level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent. Given the cross disciplinary nature of the programme, applicants may be from a range of disciplines.



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

2 years part-time, blended delivery.



Study Hours

The programme is delivered with monthly workshops and enables flexibility. Each module will have directed e-learning between workshops, approximately 10-12 hours per week.



On-Campus Attendance

4 residential workshops per semester at the ATU Mayo Campus.