Outdoor Adventure Education - BA (Hons)
Plymouth Marjon University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Spend three years with like-minded enthusiasts, developing your career in the outdoors. Study an interesting and exciting way of educating people, with active, practical learning, while you grow and develop your skills in natural settings. Marjon’s outdoor education degree is accredited by the Institute for Outdoor Learning. We are flanked by the stunning scenery of Dartmoor National Park and the beautiful rivers, estuaries and beaches of Devon and Cornwall. Within these inspiring environments ...Read more

Spend three years with like-minded enthusiasts, developing your career in the outdoors. Study an interesting and exciting way of educating people, with active, practical learning, while you grow and develop your skills in natural settings. Marjon’s outdoor education degree is accredited by the Institute for Outdoor Learning. We are flanked by the stunning scenery of Dartmoor National Park and the beautiful rivers, estuaries and beaches of Devon and Cornwall. Within these inspiring environments and our excellent on-campus facilities, you’ll explore the theory and practice of adventure education and outdoor learning, studying with experienced and passionate tutors. You'll also enjoy free use of a wide range of outdoors equipment. Exciting adventures will happen. You will undertake expeditions on Dartmoor and in Snowdonia as well as exploring the Devon and Cornwall coastline in a kayak, canoe or sailing dinghy, discovering the best surfing beaches along the way. Additionally you'll have opportunities to study abroad with partner universities in Canada and Iceland and undertake international placements with organisations such as Camp America.

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04 Mar 26

Most staff are fantastic, the store is great Course has gone down hill and the uni struggling to support there students and give them the right classes..Read more

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Outdoor Adventure Education - BA (Hons)
Most staff are fantastic, the store is great Course has gone down hill and the uni struggling to support there students and give them the right classes...
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Plymouth Marjon University
Plymouth Marjon University Derriford Road Plymouth Devon PL6 8BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  2.1 miles away

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