Adventure and Outdoor Education
Adventure and Outdoor Education – help people learn through outdoor experiences
Want the outdoors to be part of your future work? In this programme, you will explore how hiking, kayaking, climbing and winter activities can help people learn, build confidence and work together. The degree combines community education with experiential learning outdoors.
What will you learn?
Plan and lead experiential learning activities for different groups.
Understand group dynamics, encourage participation and evaluate learning experiences.
Apply safety and risk management principles to outdoor activities.
Connect outdoor activities with environmental education.
How will you study?
You will put theory into practice through projects, multi-day trips to Finnish national parks and wilderness areas, and three work placements. Placements can take place in Finland or, where opportunities are available, abroad. Helsinki is the main study location, but some trips and placements take place elsewhere in Finland. Your studies will also include summer semesters.
This full-time daytime programme is taught in English, comprises 210 ECTS credits and usually takes 3.5 years to complete. On graduation, you will receive the Community Educator (Bachelor of Humanities) degree.
Prepare for outdoor activities
Your studies will include multi-day expeditions with overnight stays in tents or cabins throughout the year. Humak’s information for new students in 2026 refers to adequate physical and mental health and basic swimming and cycling skills. Check the participation requirements for your own intake directly with the university.
Humak provides core shared equipment, such as tents, kayaks and safety gear. You need your own clothing, footwear and computer; budget for travel and other study-related expenses.
Wykaz ocen – jeśli jeszcze uczysz się w szkole, przygotuj aktualny wykaz ocen zgodnie z instrukcją Kastu. Możliwość złożenia aplikacji przed uzyskaniem świadectwa dojrzałości wymaga jeszcze potwierdzenia.
Świadectwo dojrzałości i świadectwo ukończenia liceum lub technikum – jeśli masz już maturę, przygotuj oba dokumenty.
Orientacyjna średnia ocen – 4,0 w skali 1–6. Próg i sposób obliczania średniej dla rekrutacji do Humak wymagają jeszcze potwierdzenia.
WAŻNE! Certyfikat testu z języka angielskiego należy przesłać wraz z formularzem zgłoszeniowym przed upływem terminu składania wniosków.
Znajomość języka angielskiego można potwierdzić na jeden z poniższych sposobów:
- IELTS - 6.0
- TOEFL - 3.5
- Cambridge - 169
After graduation, you can look for roles in youth centres, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), education projects and businesses offering outdoor activities or tourism services. You can apply your skills to:
leading group activities and outdoor sessions;
designing experiential learning programmes;
organising youth activities and coordinating projects;
developing your own education or outdoor activity services.
If you plan to work in Finland, Finnish language skills are useful when working with local organisations and participants.
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