Galway-Mayo Intitute of Technology

Course Details

Bachelor of Arts in Outdoor Education and Leisure with Geography

Course Description

There is a close link between outdoor education and geography. Knowledge of the landscape and environment is crucial to both areas. On this programme you will study and explore the geography, environment and heritage of the Irish Landscape in addition to gaining instructor qualifications in adventure sports. This programme also focuses on helping you improve your team building, communication and teaching skills. One day a week is spent on adventure sports’ practicals in venues including Achill, Connemara and numerous surf beaches in Mayo. There are also weekend practical courses which provide opportunities for specialisation in adventure sports.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

Students who have finished this programme now work as: Instructors Managers and field studies officers in adventure and outdoor education centres Development officers and managers in educational, youth and community organisations Adventure tourism operators Environmental education providers.




Bachelor of Arts in Outdoor Education and Leisure with Geography Galway-Mayo Intitute of Technology