PgDip Outdoor Environmental Education
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
Employment prospects: There is a significant call from the government, national charities, conservation trusts and schools for outdoor environmental education. It is a growing sector in high demand. We offer opportunities to gain governing body and nationally recognised qualifications in addition to your postgraduate degree, making you highly employable.
Industry connections: Our course places a strong emphasis on networking with experts and professionals in the sector. From our seminar series to real-world briefs, you’ll benefit from expert feedback and experience throughout your studies. Excellent student learning experience: We are proud to have ranked 10th for education and teaching in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, 2024).
Flexible study options
Key highlights
- Opportunities to gain governing body and nationally recognised qualifications alongside the degree
- Strong emphasis on networking with experts and professionals in the sector
- Seminar series and real-world briefs with expert feedback throughout
- Ranked 10th for education and teaching in PTES 2024
- Prepares graduates for a growing, high-demand outdoor education sector
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — 2:2 (or equivalent) classification in any undergraduate degree or international equivalent qualification.
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Outdoor education instructor
- Environmental education officer
- Forest school leader
- Conservation trust education coordinator
- Outdoor learning teacher
- Field studies tutor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,980 | International: £17,250
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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