Overview

This BA in Outdoor Learning at Munster Technological University 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.

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 teacher education.

Programme Structure

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

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

More details

1st February - Normal closing date for applications 1st May - Closing date for late application

Language

English

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70

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46

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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70

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46

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

60 credits at NFQ level 6 or higher level 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);

Provide evidence of cumulated experience of working in the sector for the equivalent of no less than 24 months on a full-time basis;

Applicants must complete a Garda vetting process through MTU;

Be 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);

Sufficient conversational and written English language skills - an IELTS requirement of 6.5.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

13500 EUR / year

≈ 13500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

819 EUR / year

≈ 819 EUR / year

Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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