Outdoor Education & Leisure*
These degrees combine an exciting mix of academic study and adventure sports skills training.
Students will build an understanding of the therapeutic, developmental, and educational role of
outdoor education and students will study the Irish natural and cultural landscape, health and fitness,
group facilitation, recreation management as well as teaching and psychology. One day a week is spent
on adventure sports practicals in Achill, Connemara, and Wild Nephin National Park.
Outdoor Education*
These degrees combine an exciting mix of academic study and adventure sports skills training.
Students will build an understanding of the therapeutic, developmental, and educational role of
outdoor education and students will study the Irish natural and cultural landscape, health and fitness,
group facilitation, recreation management as well as teaching and psychology. One day a week is spent
on adventure sports practicals in Achill, Connemara, and Wild Nephin National Park.
History & Geography
Studying History and Geography at our Mayo campus will allow students to develop professional skills
valued by employers, prepare for a career in the fields of history and geography, acquire transferable
skills in digital media and communications, and gain employment in the public or private sector or
become self-employed.
Geography & Outdoor Education*
This degree combines the study of geography, landscape and adventure. Graduates will be empowered
to promote careful use and management of an increasingly threatened natural world and to educate
others in the wise use and sustainable outdoor recreation practice. Graduates will have the skills to deliver
adventure programmes and interpret the landscape history of the countryside for their clients. Students
will work towards National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications in adventure sports while building
experience in delivering educational and adventure tourism programmes.
Early Childhood Education and Care*
These degrees provide experiences, knowledge and insights into early childhood education and care.
Early childhood educators work with children from infancy to primary school. Our programme aims to develop
well-informed, articulate professionals who are passionate about early childhood education and care.
There is a strong focus on play and learning, the close relationship to nature and outdoor experiences and
children’s rights to participation. This firm academic foundation is cemented by a strong emphasis on the
practical application of theory
Culture and Environment
These programmes provide top-quality teaching and will appeal to those with an interest in history,
geography, archaeology or wildlife. It provides graduates with a range of transferable skills in digital media,
mapping and communications that are valued by employers.
Students will learn in the classroom, in our customised lab, through practical sessions and field trips.
They also have the opportunity to undertake work experience with a relevant host organisation.
Community Development and Youth
These degrees encourage learners to engage in dialogue, lectures, group work, online learning,
case studies and complete practice placements. Through these interactions, learners develop skills,
knowledge and practice to work in community development and youth work. The graduate as a
critical thinker may work with different groups to promote social inclusion and transformation.
Community Development and Youth Work*
Opportunities for graduates may include research, national and international youth organisations and services, childhood charities, school completion programmes, partnership companies, child and young people’s service committees, family resource centres, education and training boards, various government departments, e.g. child and youth affairs or rural and community development amongst others.
Applied Social Care*
Social Care is a profession dedicated to changing peoples’ lives for the better so that they can be full
and empowered participants in shaping their social world. This programme is for people to want to be
a change agent. Students will learn about the multiple causes of social oppression and ways of working
with people with a variety of needs so they can be healthy, resilient and free contributors to a caring
society. Social care is about liberating people to achieve a better world. This degree is underpinned by an
educational philosophy based on dialogue and lived experience. We have a dedicated full-time placement
coordinator who works closely with students to ensure the best possible placement experience.
