Overview

Through the Outdoor and Adventure Therapeutic Practice, Postgrad.Cert. from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) you will undertake critical examination of the theory and evidence base for outdoor and adventure therapies, as well as reflective practice in building a therapeutic relationship with participants. Group work complements individual study, allowing you to gain experience of therapeutic techniques and ideas, and develop your understanding of them in real-world, outdoor settings.

Your subsequent career path will be unique to you, depending on your prior experience and qualifications. While the interdisciplinary nature of the programme will encourage and support you in building a community of practice, individual reflection will be key to defining your progression route out of the programme.

Career opportunities:

Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider:

Working in expedition-based therapeutic programmes
Working with vulnerable groups, such as child and adolescent mental health services or the criminal justice system
Providing enhanced delivery and leadership in outdoor facilitating and outdoor education roles
Enterprise and business start-up in outdoor development, adventure tourism or wilderness leadership opportunities.

Qualified and accredited counsellors and psychotherapists may also wish to integrate their knowledge and qualifications to practice in the outdoor and adventure therapeutic domain.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theoretical basis of outdoor and adventure therapies
Reflexive therapeutic practice in outdoor environments
Therapeutic programming in outdoor and adventure practice

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Inverness, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General 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

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3600 GBP / year

≈ 3600 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

1830 GBP / year

≈ 1830 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of UK students: £2,520

Funding

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