University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Outdoor Learning
- CertHE
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Carmarthen Campus
- Awarded by:
- University of Wales Trinity Saint David (Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant)
Course summary
Do you love the outdoors and want to turn your passion for adventure into a career? Our Certificate of Higher Education in Outdoor Learning is perfect for you. This course combines practical learning with academic knowledge, giving you a solid foundation for a career in outdoor education.
You will gain hands-on experience through a variety of activities and expeditions. Imagine learning in wild locations, tackling challenging environments, and growing your skills in real-world settings. Our course covers everything from teaching and coaching to understanding important theories and practices.
Our unique location gives you access to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Bannau Brycheiniog, and Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. These areas offer some of the best sea kayaking, coasteering, mountain biking, and rock climbing in the world. You can also enjoy hill walking, caving, white-water kayaking, and woodland activities.
Our programme is designed to help you develop essential skills through practical learning and fieldwork. You will learn from experienced tutors and adventure education providers who are passionate about outdoor learning. They will guide you in creating safe experiences and building a strong community of outdoor enthusiasts.
Throughout your studies, you will explore subjects like teaching methods and the psychological, sociological, and philosophical aspects of outdoor education. This mix of theory and practice will prepare you for various roles in health, education, and physical activity sectors.
Join us and become part of a vibrant community that values the great outdoors. You can also study some modules in Welsh to make your learning experience even richer.
Our programme benefits from its own specialist facility for outdoor adventure provision, Cynefin. This space offers fantastic opportunities to develop your skills with excellent resources, teaching spaces, and on-site facilities.
Modules
In the first year, you’ll build a strong foundation in outdoor adventure education, focusing on practical learning and fieldwork. You’ll explore key principles such as Learning in the Digital Era and the Ecology of Adventure, develop essential skills, and engage in various outdoor activities. This year is all about immersing yourself in the great outdoors and starting your journey in outdoor learning.
The Great Outdoors (20 credits)
Adventure Sport Training (10 credits)
Facilitating Learning in the Outdoors (20 credits)
Foundation Adventure Skills (20 credits)
Managing Risk in Adventure (20 credits)
Psychological Approaches to Outdoor Adventure (10 credits)
Academic Skills (Sport, Health and Outdoor Education) (10 credits)
Adventure and Ecology (10 credits)
Assessment method
The aim of the assessments are to enable students to demonstrate that they have met the aims of the programme and achieved the learning outcomes of each module.
Given the practical nature of the programme, assessments are devised to maximise the link between theory and practice and allow students to demonstrate intellectual rigour and to reflect critically on their own experiences.
A variety of formats are used for coursework and practical assessments, including:
Portfolios
Practical teaching/coaching
Essays
Journals
Presentations
Digital Media
Blogs
Academic interviews
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- ODL6
- Institution code:
- T80
- Campus name:
- Carmarthen Campus
- Campus Code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. For full information read our visa application and guides. Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 56 - 72 points
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Acceptable Evidence of English https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apply/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.
Learn more on the University of Wales Trinity Saint David website
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15600 | Year 1 |
| International | £15600 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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