Outdoor Education, Sustainability & Well-being - Mayo

ATU Galway / Mayo

Course code
GA_MOUTC_V09
QQI level
Level 9
NFQ type
Level 9 NFQ
Duration
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.
Attendance
Blended
CAO points
Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
Mayo
NFQ Level 9

Course summary

This MSc in Outdoor Education, Sustainability and Well-being in ATU Mayo campus will develop the knowledge, capacity, and know-how of outdoor professionals. Graduates will function as highly competent self-aware senior leaders, capable of implementation of programmes in well-being, experiential place-based learning and education for sustainability. This Masters degree is work-focused and applied in nature, focusing on interdisciplinary application.

Graduates will draw on the latest research and methodology to critically reflect on and develop their impact in their chosen specialist sector. It is aimed at those who want to develop policy, change practice and further develop their competencies to play a valuable role in shaping their organisations and teams.