This Outdoor Environmental and Sustainability Education programme from The University of Edinburgh will prepare you for a career in which you will facilitate learning that focuses on themes of environmental, sustainability, and ecological education.

The emphasis Ñ in the postgraduate certificate and diploma, and the masters Ñ is on developing the knowledge, understanding, and judgement necessary to facilitate meaningful learning in, for, and through the outdoors. You will consider a range of connected subject areas as well as the particular demands for teaching these in a variety of settings Ñ from schools, residential centres, and ranger sites, to charitable or not-for-profit organisations.

You will develop your intellectual skills through critically assessing theoretical, professional, and academic issues while honing transferable skills such as environmental literacy and oral communication. You will also expand your understanding and personal practice of educating outdoors through a range of professional development activities.

Your learning will take the form of lectures and seminars, as well as residential and non-residential practical exercises. This programme will start on 1 September.

This industry-recognised qualification will allow you to take on roles in outdoor education and sustainability, in an education setting, be it in schools, through community education or for charitable organisations. Completion of the MSc degree will enable you to continue onto advanced research, and a possible academic career. You will also develop highly transferable skills, such as communication and project management, which can be applied in any field.