Youll be guided by experienced and committed professionals, and youll be studying with like-minded people. This outdoor education degree attracts students who love thinking and doing, and people who have a great attitude to learning, trying new things and spending time outdoors having an adventure. You don't need lots of experience or fancy equipment, just a great positive attitude!
Mark: We teach on a range of programs across the university, and in particular, we have a BA in Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. We're using a whole range of exciting adventurous activities. And that's our classroom, the outdoors. Here at Marjon, we're in a fantastic location in the United Kingdom, just a fantastic place to go and sail and explore, and be outdoors with like minded people.
Sarah: You're right by the coast and Dartmoor, that's just a bonus.
Rhys: It gives a good mix for different experiences, using different types of rock and different areas.
Sarah: You've got the climbing wall, as you can see. We have independent study sessions, which is where it's two hour slot, either in the pool or on the climbing wall, where you can just go along practice any skills you've learned. Got the kayaks and canoes in the pool, and we've got so much more equipment in the Outdoor Adventure Education Centre, that is available to hire at anytime. Marjon is a great university because it's so supportive, there's so many opportunities available here.
Rhys: Marjon's a bit more of a family, it's a smaller university. So if you like the thought of coming to a university, getting to know everyone and getting involved with the university, it's the perfect place because you've got plenty of time to do your outdoors. You're in the perfect location. But at the same time, if you're thinking about, or struggling with work and stuff, if you've got those sort of worries, the lecturers are always there, are really supportive. And then it's really easy to talk to second and third years as well.
Aaron: It was quite a worried moment when I decided to actually go to university. I left a full-time job to come and do a full-time education course. And being a little bit older and stuff, I was definitely worried about it and all those sort of things. But actually, it's been one of the best things I've ever done.
Izzy: Studying at Marjon has, educationally, prepared me with the theories that really underpin outdoor adventure. And has given me an idea of how to make concrete outdoor experiences that have a lasting impact on the children.