Before studying Outdoor Environmental and Sustainability Education at the University of Edinburgh, Reshna worked as the programme lead with an educational travel company in India, designing weeklong travel-based learning programmes. 'Having a postgraduate degree made sense to go further in this field'While working at my previous company, I became interested in environmental and outdoor education and wanted to study further. I knew having a post-graduate degree made sense to go further in core roles in this field.It boiled down to finding a programme focusing on environmental education in informal spaces. While there are many degrees at the Masters' level in Outdoor Education, I found the focus was more on outdoor education in the traditional sense. Then, some programmes focus on environmental science or the education side of things. This programme was unique, combining these key areas and striking a perfect balance with a lot of depth in the courses offered. 'I think I liked everything!'I feel I was able to develop skills in different areas – academics, practical/practice, and knowledge base. Academically, it was quite a jump, as theory was a missing link in my practice. In terms of practical skills, I got to explore things I would generally not pursue, such as canoeing/kayaking and also develop the skills to reflect on my practice as a practitioner. The practical parts, such as placements and outdoor courses, were quite useful in building practical knowledge/experience. I think I liked everything! More than just technical skillsThe programme was more than technical skills, focusing on the foundations of what it means to be an educator, which is relevant in the current scenario. We experience, reflect and learn as individuals and as a group. There is a lot to learn and knowledge within the diverse group. The programme team is quite supportive and encourages you to explore as much as you can during this process.The skills, knowledge and outlook gained through this programme will be useful from a career perspective and in my practice. This academic pursuit has helped me refine and add to my practice. I would recommend coming with an open mind and looking at the course content to understand if this is right for you. It is a mix of theory and practice (as expected from a post-graduate degree) and becomes what you make of it. Want to learn more about studying Outdoor and Environmental Education at Moray House? Our highly regarded Master's programme allows you to study outdoors from Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands, exploring historical and contemporary approaches to outdoor, environmental, adventure and sustainability education. Explore the MSc Outdoor and Environmental Education Tags Outdoor and Environmental Education Publication date 05 May, 2026
