Outdoor Education, Sustainability & Well-being - Mayo
Advance your career with Ireland's first postgraduate award in outdoor education, sustainability, and well-being.
Best for:Best for educators, environmental advocates, and practitioners seeking advanced credentials in outdoor education and sustainability.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Outdoor Education, Sustainability & Well-being at ATU Mayo Campus is a pioneering postgraduate programme designed for professionals passionate about the outdoors, sustainability, and holistic well-being. Delivered through a blended format combining monthly workshops and directed e-learning, the curriculum emphasizes experiential approaches, residential experiences, and journeying. Students engage in multidisciplinary learning that fosters a deep philosophical and practical understanding of outdoor education. The programme requires active participation in campus workshops and independent online study.
What you'll do
- Participate in monthly workshops and blended e-learning activities dedicating approximately 10 to 12 hours per week.
- Attend and engage in four residential workshops per semester at the ATU Mayo Campus.
- Complete 90 credits of multidisciplinary coursework focusing on outdoor education philosophy and practice.
- Execute experiential approaches, journeying, and practical outdoor modules.
Requirements
Degree required: Level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent
Degree offered: Masters
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Background or interest in outdoor education, sustainability, or well-being
- Ability to undertake independent e-learning and structured remote study
- Capacity for active engagement in physical and residential outdoor activities
- Applicants must hold an eligible Level 8 Bachelor degree or equivalent
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applications are accepted
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Applications open in February for September intakes and in October for January intakes. Candidates must submit their applications directly through the institutional admissions portal following the guidelines provided on the course webpage.
- BSc or BA transcripts
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