Overview
In this Outdoor Education and Leisure programme from the Atlantic Technological University you will build an understanding of the developmental and educational role of outdoor education and you will study the Irish landscape, safety, communications and teaching.
In addition you will 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.
There are also many optional weekend practical courses and trips to Spain and Wales which provide opportunities for further training in adventure sports.
Job Opportunities
Graduates find employment in the following areas:
As instructors and managers in adventure and outdoor education centres
As development officers and managers in educational, youth, rural recreation and community organizations
Adventure tourism operators
Adventure Sports Coaches
Environmental education providers
Programme Structure
Modules included:
- Leadership and Facilitation
- Environmental Studies
- Safety and Legislation
- Work Experience
- Emergency Procedures
- Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
English
IELTS 5.5
PTE Academic 51
TOEFL® IBT 70
Credits
180 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Management, Organisation & Leadership Tourism & Leisure View 51 other Bachelors in Education in IrelandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 5.5
PTE Academic 51
TOEFL® IBT 70
Other requirements
General requirements
The minimum Leaving Certificate entry requirement for all Higher Certificates (Level 6) and ab initio Bachelor degrees (Level 7) is Grade O6/H7 or better in five Leaving Certificate subjects including Mathematics and English or Irish with a minimum of 160 points.
Tuition Fee
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International
6950 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6950 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
250 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 250 EUR per year during 36 months.
Student Contribution: €3,000/year
Living costs for Galway
800 - 1100 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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