Primary & Outdoor Education BA (Hons

Primary & Outdoor Education BA (Hons) University of Worcester and Herefordshire & Ludlow College

KEY FACTS

Level: 4, 5 & 6 Attendance: Full-time Duration: Three years Location: HLC Holme Lacy Campus and the University of Worcester Application: UCAS course code NX75

The environment around us is perhaps the greatest classroom of all, where our abundant natural resources make for exciting learning and teaching opportunities. On this programme you’ll explore how the outdoors and our environment can enhance a child’s development in a world where environmental concerns and issues about well-being dominate our society.

You’ll investigate child development, learning, teaching and health and well-being through a range of modules that encompass primary schools, outdoor education centres and environmental challenges. The University of Worcester works in partnership with Herefordshire & Ludlow College to provide an excellent blend of core skills and knowledge with specialist teaching.

An increasing amount of research is recognising the benefits that young people gain from experiences in the fresh air and freedom of the outdoors. Whether you are targeting a future career as a primary school teacher, planning to work in environmental education more widely, or seeking a career in the caring sector, this degree provides an extensive base of core skills, with a fresh approach that will enable you to work creatively with young people.

Key features: • 100% overall student satisfaction (NSS 2019) • Progression pathway into a career as a teacher with a further year of postgraduate study leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) • Excellent preparation for a range of future careers, including primary teaching, outdoor adventure, environmental education, or with organisations like the National Trust 92% of the 2019 graduates gained a place on a post graduate teacher training course, or a job in the education or outdoor education sector, within two months of graduating Diverse array of topics, including the woodland classroom, bush craft and expedition leadership An inter-disciplinary approach, drawing on Worcester’s established strengths in education, sports science and outdoor leadership A strong international reputation, attracting students from Europe as well as the UK

Course Content

Year 1 • Introduction to Outdoor learning • Outdoor Adventurous Activities Personal skills • Outdoor Safety Management • Teaching the Curriculum Through the Outdoors • Child Development • Introduction to Primary Teaching

Year 2 • Outdoor Adventurous Activities Leadership • Teaching and Learning in the Outdoors • Planning and Preparation for Outdoor Learning • Research in Education • Philosophies of Education • Wider Professional Practice

Year 3 • Understanding the Residential Experience • Outdoor Activities and the Natural Environment • Contemporary Issues in Outdoor Learning (Primary) • Professional Values • Creative Learning in the Outdoor Environment • Independent Study

Assessment

The course provides opportunities to test understanding and learning informally through a broad range of assessments. Each module has one or more formal or ‘summative’ assessments that are graded. The grades awarded in years two and three count towards the overall degree classification. You will need to pass all modules to complete your degree successfully. Assessment methods include essays, reports, portfolios, presentations and a final year research-based dissertation.

Entry Requirements

Passes at 9–4 (A*–C) in four GCSE subjects including English and maths plus 96 UCAS tariff points.

Progression

On completion of the course, students can enter employment within a range of primary school and outdoor education settings including peripatetic educational outdoor instruction.

Course Fees

£9,250 per year (at time of print); University of Worcester fees policy applies. All fees are subject to change; please check with the relevant provider and see the Money Matters section on page 18.

A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this course and will incur an additional cost (£44 plus a yearly update service of £13 per year, at time of print).

Any transport costs for work placements would need to be met by students.

Contact Enquiries Call: 0800 032 1986 Email: enquiries@hlcollege.ac.uk