Course options
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
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Location
The University of Edinburgh
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
The Certificate programme provides a broad theoretical coverage of the field of outdoor education.The Diploma extends this with further academic study and a Professional Development Programme which provides a broad base for a professional career in outdoor education. This involves field courses such as:canoeingsummer and winter hillwalkingsea kayakinga placementThe Masters extends this further still with a dissertation.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 develop your intellectual skills through critically assessing theoretical, professional, and academic issues surrounding outdoor education. You will hone transferable skills such as environmental literacy and oral communication.You will also expand your understanding and personal practice of outdoor education 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.Graduates are employed worldwide in all aspects of the Outdoor Education sector, such as in:residential outdoor education centreswilderness expeditionsschool, college, and university outdoor education programmesMany of our graduates return to their previous profession, but move into a different aspect of that field as a result of their increased knowledge, experience and qualification.Completion of the MSc degree will enable you to continue onto advanced research. You will also develop highly transferable skills, such as communication and project management, which can be applied in any field.
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Tuition fees
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£ 23,535per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
The University of Edinburgh
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University League Table
15th
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Campus address
University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
5th out of 91 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 224200 89%4th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10092.0 92%2nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.94 74%77th
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