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Outdoor Environmental and Sustainability Education at The University of Edinburgh - UCAS

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2024 - 2025
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22May
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Course summary

Internationally-renowned Unique in Europe, and one of only a few in the world, this internationally-respected MSc programme offers you the chance to develop a holistic approach to outdoor education with a specific emphasis on environmental and sustainability education. This programme will prepare you for a career in which you will facilitate learning that focuses on themes of environmental, sustainability, and ecological education. Exit routes There are three possible exit levels:

  • Certificate (60 credits)
  • Diploma (120 credits)
  • Masters (180 credits)
The Certificate programme provides a broad theoretical coverage of the field of study. The Diploma extends this with further academic study and a Professional Development Programme, which provides a broad base for a professional career in outdoor environmental and sustainability education. This involves field courses such as:
  • canoeing
  • introduction to group leadership and navigation techniques
  • a teaching placement/practicum
The Masters extends this further still with a dissertation. What will I learn? The emphasis - whether Certificate, Diploma, or Masters - is on developing the knowledge, understanding, and judgement necessary to facilitate meaningful learning in, for, and through the outdoors. You will consider a range of connected subject areas as well as the particular demands for teaching these in a variety of settings, including:
  • schools
  • residential centres
  • ranger sites
  • charitable/not-for-profit organisations
You will develop your intellectual skills through critically assessing theoretical, professional, and academic issues. You will hone transferable skills such as environmental literacy and oral communication. You will also expand your understanding and personal practice of educating outdoors through a range of professional development activities. Courses take place at our Edinburgh campus and multiple bases in the Highlands of Scotland from where you will journey by boat or on foot to live and learn in the outdoors. Accreditation This programme benefits from affiliation with the University's Global Environment and Society Academy.

Modules

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Entry requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

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Outdoor Environmental and Sustainability Education at The University of Edinburgh - UCAS