Hello All
 
I want to share the welcome of a new degree at the University of Glamorgan that may be of interest to you and/or your friends and colleagues.  I am very excited about its development as it draws together the areas that are pertinent to current concerns about the state of the earth and humanity. 
 
I should clarify this is not an outdoor pursuits degree and whilst we do have modules that cover outdoor pursuits we have taken a much broader view of Outdoor Learning and its benefits to the Sustainability and Global Citizenship agenda.
 
Please contact me if you would like any further information (my details are at the end of this email).
 
Go well,
 
Kim
 

BSc. in Outdoor Learning and Sustainability, University of Glamorgan, Wales

 

This degree combines the knowledge and experience of outdoor learning with an understanding of the innovative knowledge and skills required to implement sustainability and global citizenship.  The degree is designed to provide the learner with the ability to address practical concerns in all four pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, cultural and economic and the human communication skills to affect social and cultural change. 

 

It has been designed for people who want to work in the area of outdoor learning, sustainability and global citizenship in all areas including voluntary, non-government organisations, social enterprise and independent third sectors.  Completing this award will prepare learners for roles in a variety areas such as sustainable development, outdoor, environmental and field study centres, community regeneration, sustainable communities and health care, government and non-government sustainable initiatives, sustainable enterprise and volunteering, youth work, outdoor and nature leisure and recreation.   It is also suitable for the expansion of careers in the professions outlined above.

 

The multi-disciplinary framework of the degree will ensure that learners have access to pioneering thinkers in outdoor learning and lifestyles, environmental sciences, sociology, cultural studies, health and social care and social change.  All of the modules encompassed in the degree have a practical component which ensures the benefits of the experiential learning are delivered throughout.

 

Topics include the multi-faceted nature of outdoor learning, sustainability and global citizenship, human communication theory, transformational learning, transition towns, sustainable personal growth, health and well-being, climate change, ecological footprints, partnership building, community regeneration, sustainable food production, social and cultural change processes, critical reflection and action, sustainable transport and construction, and renewable energy systems.  It also covers pertinent technical skills to interact with the outdoors in a safe and comfortable manner.

 

This is a critical action degree and is suitable for people looking to bring about social and cultural change through the use of the outdoors for sustainability and global citizenship agendas.   The degree has recently received endorsement and support from the Welsh Assembly Government for its innovativeness, forward-thinking and long-term outcomes approach to higher education.

 

Course length: Full-time 3 years • Part-time 6 years

 

Further details and application process can be found at:

 

http://www.glam.ac.uk/coursedetails/685/918

 

Outdoor Learning Short Courses

 

A series of short courses in outdoor learning, sustainability and global citizenship are also provided that link to the degree for those not wishing to engage in a full or part-time degree pathway.

 

http://hesas.glam.ac.uk/outdoor/

 

Alternatively please contact the Faculty directly on:

Ph:  01443 48 2451 or Theresa Watts on 01443 48 3063
 
Kim Polistina, PhD
Senior Lecturer/Award Leader
Outdoor Learning
Faculty Health, Science and Sport
University of Glamorgan
Pontypridd    CF37 1DL
Ph:    01443 48 2770/2451
Mob: 07766 194 563
 
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