Postgraduate Outdoor Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Outdoor Education
- Postgraduate Certificate in Outdoor Education
- MA Outdoor Education
- MPhilosophy / PhD Outdoor Education
Based on the Carmarthen Campus
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Now Available as Part-time, Full-time, Weekend and Distance Learning
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For further information and programme fees contact:
Dr Andy Williams (Programme Coordinator)
01267 676647 a.williams@tsd.ac.uk
Centre for Outdoor Education Research
About the programme
The postgraduate Outdoor Education programme has been developed to meet the needs of practitioners and graduates working in outdoor education. It brings together in depth theoretical study and professional practice to develop a higher level understanding of outdoor education as a distinctively alternative form of learning.
Central to the course is a belief in outdoor education as a process of experiential and holistic learning that can help individuals to better understand their personal values, relationships with others and the natural world.
The course explores Outdoor Education from a socio-educational perspective and addresses key issues linking individual practice to national and international concerns such as sustainability, the nature of adventure, formalising the informal, professionalism, facilitating experiential learning, relationships with nature and healthy outdoor communities.
The programme is the only one of its kind in Wales. It attracts students from as far a-field as Europe, the Indian sub-continent and North America as well as local practitioners. It is taught within the Centre for Outdoor Education Research (COER) whose aim is the further study of Outdoor Education as a medium for personal learning, improved health and well-being, community development and environmental sustainability.
Over the last decade the Centre has worked closely with the European Institute for Outdoor Adventure Education and Experiential Learning (EOE) and the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) to raise the profile of Outdoor Education in the UK and abroad.
As part of their postgraduate studies students have the opportunity to take part in local, national and international expeditions; the development of practical competencies in a range of adventure activities and subsidised National Governing Body training and assessment courses.
Key features
Flexible postgraduate opportunities throughout Wales:
- Part-time and full-time modes of study
- Weekend and distance learning
- Accessible locations in south and north Wales
- Modules to suit students professional practice and individual needs
- Taught or research based study options
- Optional expeditions and skills development opportunities
Modules
- Philosophical and Cultural Perspectives on Outdoor Education
- Facilitating Learning through Experience
- Issues and Practice in Outdoor Education
- Researching Outdoor Practice
- Outdoor Education Internship
- Dissertation
Programme structure
The programme is modular and has three named awards:
- Postgraduate Certificate 2 taught modules (60 credits)
- Postgraduate Diploma 4 taught modules (120 credits)
- MA Outdoor Education 4 taught modules + dissertation (180 credits) Students study the Dissertation module (60 credits) after completing the postgraduate Diploma
- MPhilosophy / PhD by research
Location
Weekend residentials are based at the Trinity Saint David campus in Carmarthen, South Wales and the Urdd site in Bala, North Wales.
Who is it for?
The degree would 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
- Seeking to gain a higher level academic qualification to enhance their career prospects
- Working as teachers, centre managers, youth workers, community development officers, environmental education officers, adventure guides and graduate students.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for the programmes are dependant on the background of individual applicants and consideration is given to professional and recreational experience, prior educational awards, written and verbal communication skills and career aspirations. Applicants must be interviewed to be accepted on to the programme.
Why Trinity Saint David?
- More than 30 years experience in the field of Outdoor Education study
- Small discussion based study groups
- Established and internationally recognised programme
- Rural locations close to mountains, cliffs, caves, rivers, coast and sea
- National and international profile of course team
- Extensive range of professional contacts with local employers and community groups
- Active outdoor community involved in expeditions, professional development courses, workshops, research and management development
- National and international guest speakers, workshops and events
- Vibrant academic community with active research interests
- Bursary funding available - subject to successful application
Further Information
Programme Co-ordinator: Andy Williams
Tel: 01267 676647
E-mail: a.williams@trinitysaintdavid.ac.uk
