Overview

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.Students undertake weekly field trips and practical work outside the classroom. Building a deep connection with nature and the local landscape are key themes on the Outdoor Education programme at the Atlantic Technological University . 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.

Career:

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

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nature in Ireland

Risk Management in the Outdoors

Leadership and Facilitation

Emergency Procedures

Work Experience

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Non-EU Visa requiring applicants: 1st May

Non-EU Non-Visa requiring applicants: 31st July

Language

English

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70

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51

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Castlebar, 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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95

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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51

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirement

5 subjects at O6/H7
English or Irish at O6/H7
Maths at O6/H7 or Foundation Maths at F2

QQI/FET Major Award Required:Any

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Tuition Fees

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12000 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

3000 EUR / year

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Living costs

Castlebar

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

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