Outdoor Education (MSc/PgDip/PgCert)

The Postgraduate Diploma in Outdoor Education has been offered since 1992, and the Master’s in Outdoor Education since 1996. Together, these programmes are world leading and the longest running graduate programmes in the field. They offer a broad base for a professional career in Outdoor Education through a variety of approaches to learning.

The Outdoor Education programmes focus on historical and contemporary approaches to outdoor, environmental and adventure education. They are ideal for people working, or seeking to work in adventure and expedition education, outdoor recreation, eco-tourism, physical education, youth development, including outdoor education centres.

When does the Outdoor Education programme start in 2021?

The Outdoor and Environmental Education (OEE) Programmes commence with a compulsory induction on Monday 30th of August 2021 at 10AM BST.

The first academic course begins on Thursday 2^nd September 2021 at 9AM BST.

It is recommended that you arrive a minimum of 2-3 business days before induction and allow sufficient time to comply with any COVID-19 restrictions you may have to meet.

You can find timings of all planned OEE programme activity on the OEE Timetable.

OEE Timetable

Programme delivery at Moray House 2021/22

N.B. If you require a visa to study in the UK, your CAS will state the start date of the programme as September 1^st, but your visa will allow you to enter the UK in good time to comply with COVID restrictions and attend the induction days from August 30th.

Visit the University’s Degree Finder for indicative entry requirements, fees, international grade equivalency, and language requirements.

**Due to high demand, we are now considering applicants for waiting list places only for 2021 entry.**

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Programme structure

There are three possible exit levels: Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, or Master’s. The emphasis – at every level – is on developing the knowledge, understanding, and judgement necessary to facilitate meaningful learning in, for, and through the outdoors.

Our students

Students range from young adults who have recently completed undergraduate degrees to professionals returning to study after several years, and in some cases even decades, working in the field.

Career opportunities

Graduates are employed world-wide in all aspects of the Outdoor and Environmental Education sector, such as in residential outdoor education centres, wilderness expeditions, and school, college and university outdoor and environmental education programmes.

Fees and funding

Find details of tuition fees and opportunities for scholarships and financial support for our Outdoor Education programmes (Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s).

Contact us

Questions about your application or how to apply? Contact the Postgraduate Admissions team or the Programme Director who look forward to hearing from you.