BACHELOR OF ARTS IN OUTDOOR LEARNING
(LEVEL 7)
LOCATION
CREDITS
AWARD TYPE
Online and MTU Kerry North Campus
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Major Award
Apply online: www.mtu.ie/kerrypt The BA in Outdoor Learning is specifically designed to meet the needs of those who are actively employed in the delivery of programmes using the outdoors. This includes outdoor education (OE), environmental education, learning outside the classroom, outdoor based youth work and much more. This programme will enable graduates to consolidate their professional practice with a nationally and internationally recognised degree. The degree will merge aspects of education theory and cutting-edge outdoor learning practice. This is a blended learning programme for part-time learners who are working in an outdoor learning related sector.
Duration The programme will be delivered in a manner that suits adult learners who may be based throughout the country and who will have to combine their studies with full-time work. It will include intensive blocks of learning time at MTU Kerry North Campus spread over approximately 10-12 days each semester.
Entry Requirements Applicants must meet the following five minimum entry requirements: •H old 60 credits at NFQ level 6, or equivalent or higherlevel award, in any one of the following areas: outdoor education, adult education, community education, health and leisure, youth and community studies, social care, sport and recreation; OR have completed a recognition of prior learning (RPL) process with the University RPL co-ordinator to the value of 60 credits as identified in the European Qualifications Framework for Outdoor Animators (EQFOA/ CLO2) •P rovide evidence of cumulated experience of working in the sector for the equivalent of no less than 24 months on a fulltime basis •C omplete a Garda vetting process through MTU •B e employed or engaged on a full-time basis in an appropriate organisation to facilitate the work-based requirements of the programme (subject to approval of suitability by the course co-ordinators) • Possess sufficient conversational and written English language skills – an IELTS requirement of 6.5.
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MTU Continuing Education Courses 2022-2023
Modules • The Practice of Teaching and Learning Outdoors • The Philosophy and Origins of Modern Outdoor Education • Adventure Therapy • Applied Sociology and Psychology in Outdoor Learning • Adapted Adventure Education • Environmental Outdoor Education • Utilising Research in Practice • Evaluation and Assessment in OE Based Experiential Programmes • International Models of Excellence and Innovation in Outdoor Education Students choose one of the following elective modules which are offered subject to demand and resources: • Principles and Practices of Youth and Community Work • Entrepreneurship – Business Development
Progression Opportunities Students of the BA in Outdoor Learning have gone on to complete a number of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including outdoor education and further education teacher.
Cost €2,595 per academic year. Applicants may be eligible for a student grant, for further details visit www.susi.ie.
Closing Date for Applications 19th August 2022
For Further Information Contact Admissions Office E: admissionskerry@mtu.ie T: 353 (0)66 714 5638
