While pre-programme reading is not required, we recommend the following titles to those who are interested. These and other relevant publications are available in the University Library. Note that each of the practical and theory courses have their own reading lists and that these are far more comprehensive than the list below.
- Beames, S., Higgins, P., Nicol, R. & Smith, H. (2023). Outdoor Learning Across the Curriculum: Theory and Guidelines for Practice. New York: Routledge.
- Capra, F. & Luisi, P.L. (2014). The systems view of life: A unifying vision. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
- Kempe, N. & Wrightham, M. (2006). Hostile habitats. Glasgow: Scottish Mountaineering Trust.
- Kimmerer, R. W. (2015). Braiding sweetgrass. Milkweed Editions.
- Long, S. (2014). Hillwalking : The Official Handbook of the Mountain Training Walking Schemes. UK Mountain Training Board.
- Sterling, S. (2024). Learning and Sustainability in Dangerous Times. Agenda Publishing: Newcastle.
- Wattchow, B. & Brown, M. (2011). A pedagogy of place: Outdoor education for a changing world. Clayton, Victoria: Monash University.