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  Outdoor and Adventure Therapeutic Practice PgCert


Online University of the Highlands and Islands    Arts, Humanities and Business

Full time & Part time September PGCert 1 year full-time / 2-3 years part-time
Psychology (31)

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The PgCert Outdoor and Adventure Therapeutic Practice is a groundbreaking programme that combines the fields of adventure and therapy. It is designed to enhance your knowledge of therapeutic interventions in outdoor settings and equip you with the skills to make a meaningful impact in the adventure therapy sector. Whether you have a 2:1 Honours degree or relevant work experience, this programme will provide you with the necessary theoretical and practical foundation. With a focus on reflection and individual study, you will gain hands-on experience and develop a deep understanding of therapeutic techniques. Join us in Scotland for two residential courses and access our outstanding adventure facilities. Shape your future and become a future-shaper of the adventure sector with this unique programme.

About the course

The PgCert Outdoor and Adventure Therapeutic Practice signals an important development for the adventure and therapy sectors, offering an innovative approach to defining and upholding professional standards for outdoor and adventure-based therapeutic practice.

Placing therapeutic theory and practice in professional adventure settings, this programme is essential for anyone wishing to expand into this field and enhance knowledge of therapeutic interventions in the outdoors. 

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Entry Requirements

2:1 Honours degree or above
Alternatively, an honours degree, ordinary degree, or degree equivalent qualification, PLUS relevant work experience at a suitable level within an organisation, will be considered
In addition to the above, you will be considered based on aspects of experiential and professional qualifications, particularly in relation to therapeutic knowledge, outdoor competence, and relevant professional experience. You should preferably be able to demonstrate evidence of experience, knowledge and/or competence in two of these three areas, although these are intended mainly for guidance and applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis


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Scholarships

Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards and Discretionary Funds may be available to our postgraduate students, Please check our website for more information.

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Value of Scholarship(s)

Varies

Eligibility

Various - see webpages

Application Procedure

Please see our website for details of the application process for any relevant funds.


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