MA - Outdoor and Experiential Learning

How you will learn

Drawing on a range of contemporary ecological, political and social contexts, you will develop your ‘place knowledge’. Typical places you may choose to visit include the Canary Warf Shopping Centre and Billingsgate Market, the Limehouse Cut and the River Lea, the Museum of London Docklands and the Jubilee Underground Line. By getting to ‘know’ these sites, you will explore concepts of place, space and identity, as well as ecological, social & political aspects of places/landscapes – and consider how these influence you and your practice.

The outdoors as a context for wellbeing and as a space for therapeutic opportunities will be discussed, and a breadth of therapeutic modalities will be critiqued. Therapeutic approaches will be explored through reflection and self-evaluation in order to investigate the potentials of therapeutic landscapes in urban settings. London’s rich landscape will provide the space for a diverse range of immersive experiences - there are parks, farms, care farms, woodlands and waterways all within striking distance of the campus (e.g Stave Hill Ecological Park, Mudchute Farm, Newham City Farm, Regents Canal).

How you will be assessed

Assessment is an integral part of the course and takes place during and at the end of modules. In most modules, there is a blend of formative and summative assessment tasks that students complete which reflect the breadth of skills and competences required by graduates. Students are expected to show critical analysis, evaluation, creativity and autonomy in assessment.

Tuition Fees

2020 - 2021

• £6,000 - UK
• £12,800 - International

The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs.

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

Funding

The exact amount of funding support you'll receive will be calculated by your regional funding body on application.

For further information about funding, please visit our postgraduate funding page.

More Information

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000.

Student Finance

Additional Costs

There will be some additional costs. For example all students will need to purchase stationery and may wish to purchase some text books. Extra costs may also be applicable to cover field trips, membership fees etc. although such features are usually options within the course.

Books are reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change, course welcome information will provide you with an indicative list for the year.

Books and Journals

Most core text books are available via the University's library, however students may wish to buy copies of any texts used to support your learning on your course. This could cost between £50 - £100 per year.

Stationery

Students should budget for stationery and consumables for your own personal use. This should include notebooks, pens and pencils for taking notes in class and/or in the field. Students should also budget for the purchase of USB pen drives, as well as occasional printing and photocopying costs incurred in the preparation or submission of coursework. Whilst you will choose how much you need, expect to pay around £30 - £40 per year for these items.