PostgraduateMaster of Science

Outdoor and Environmental Education

Name: Outdoor and Environmental Education
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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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15 monthsDuration

N/ATuition Fee

£33,500Avg. Graduate Salary

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Course Overview

The MSc (PG) Outdoor and Environmental Education at The University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 15-month full-time structure. Study outdoors, from Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands, at one of the world’s leading schools of education and sport. Unique in Europe, and one of only a few in the world, our internationally renowned MSc programme allows you to develop a holistic approach to outdoor education, with a focus on environmental and sustainability education. For over 50 years, our programmes have been centred around living, learning and educating in the outdoors. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Environmental Education and Sustainability

Outdoor Pedagogy and Teaching Practice

Ecological Literacy and Conservation

Adventure Education and Risk Management

Research Methods in Outdoor Learning

Environmental Psychology and Behaviour Change

Policy

Leadership and Outdoor Education

Dissertation in Outdoor and Environmental Education

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	7	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£28,000	£33,500	£40,000
3 years	£25,000	£32,000	£38,500
5 years	£30,500	£40,000	£55,000

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working

10%Studying

10%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

95%Professional Jobs

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