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Please note: Existing University of Cumbria students need to email absadmissons@cumbria.ac.uk in order to apply. They do not need to go through the full application process. Why study with us? This course is part of a widely renowned postgraduate programme provided by specialists at the university in partnership with world-class lecturers from local organisations.
What can this course lead to? This module provides credit towards the MA Outdoor and Experiential Learning and the MA Development Training.

Exploring the potential of the ‘practitioner as researcher’ will help you to understand the impact and quality of your work better. The course is ideal for people thinking of taking course/curriculum leadership roles in their profession. Resources and facilities Excellent location in the Lake District National Park and in the middle of the UK’s heartland for Outdoor Education. The course draws heavily on the landscape, professionals and organisations to be found in the Park and nearby. Entry requirements See course specific entry requirements listed below.

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Selection criteria Applicants should hold a good first degree and/or relevant work experience.

Applications are encouraged from people working in or aspiring to work in any aspect of outdoor and experiential education or personal and social development. Additional contact information Dr Liz Mallabon
Senior Lecturer
Email: elizabeth.mallabon@cumbria.ac.uk
Visit: www.cumbria.ac.uk/outdoor UCAS Link

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Course summary Being confident of the outcomes and impacts of your work and understanding how your courses bring these about has many benefits. It helps you to develop your courses. It gives staff confidence in their work. It gives you evidence to share with your clients and user groups and can help you argue for funding and new business.

This course will help you develop your capacity to undertake an evaluation or small-scale research project of your organisation’s practice. It will also help you to develop an evaluation strategy for your organisation giving your everyday evaluation work more impact and focus.

The duration of this course is 4 days, plus study time.