Outdoor Education - Mayo
This programme is an award option from AU699 Outdoor and Environmental Education (Common Entry). It combines an exciting mix of academic study and skills training in adventure sports.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
4 years
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Entry to this programme is through AU699 Outdoor and Environmental Education (Common Entry). Students must achieve the necessary grades in exams or assessments to progress through the programme.
Careers / Further progression
Careers
ATU’s Outdoor Education programmes meet the demand for professionals in outdoor education centres, forest schools, nature kindergartens, adventure therapy, environmental education, eco-tourism, and outdoor recreation and resource management.
There are numerous employment opportunities available within educational and environmental organisations, social services, sporting governing bodies, Sports Partnerships, Coillte, National Parks, and youth services, including roles as facilitators, development officers, and managers. Forest schools, green exercise and nature therapy are significant growth areas. Graduates are often employed in the area of Rural Development, Countryside Recreation, Trail Design and Eco/Rural tourism.
Progression
ATU Level 8 qualifications are recognised worldwide for postgraduate entry.
Further information
Course Overview
This programme is an award option from AU699 Outdoor and Environmental Education (Common Entry). It combines an exciting mix of academic study and skills training in adventure sports.
Students build an understanding of the developmental and educational role of outdoor education and study the Irish landscape, safety, communications and teaching. In addition, they gain an extensive range of National Governing Body awards in adventure sports such as rock climbing, surfing, hill walking, sailing, snorkelling, caving and kayaking.
One day a week is spent on adventure sports practicals in venues including Achill, Connemara and numerous surf beaches in Mayo.
Students undertake weekly field trips and practical work outside the classroom. Building a deep connection with nature and the local landscape is a key theme in the programme. There are also many optional weekend practical courses and trips to Spain and Wales, which provide opportunities for further training in adventure sports.
Students gain a range of National Governing Body Adventure Sports leadership qualifications.
Elective modules allow a specialisation that focuses on the therapeutic health benefits of nature and adventure in Level 8 qualifications.
Orla Prendergast
Programme Chair
E: orla.prendergast@atu.ie
T: 353 (0) 94 904 3159