The community educator studies train specialists in adventure and outdoor education. Adventure and outdoor education is based on experiential and activity-based learning methodology and aims at supporting the growth, development, wellbeing and agency of individuals, groups and communities.
At the basis of the studies is a multidisciplinary theoretical framework, which is put into practice in versatile authentic learning environments, such as lakes, the sea, forests, and in the fells and wilderness of Lapland. During the studies, students learn to plan and carry out safe adventure educational processes for different target groups and to evaluate and develop adventure educational activities.
The degree programme for community educators provides students with a wide range of skills for employment as a professional in the diverse area of adventure and outdoor education. After graduation, students have multiple employment opportunities within the different sectors of national and international working environments. Community educators with adventure educational orientation can be employed e.g. in the field of youth work, organizational work, education and training, well-being services, or nature- and adventure-based entrepreneurship.
For more information, please see
https://www.humak.fi/en/bachelor-of-humanities-adventure-and-outdoor-education/
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The community educator studies train specialists in adventure and outdoor education. Adventure and outdoor education is based on experiential and activity-based learning methodology and aims at supporting the growth, development, wellbeing and agency of individuals, groups and communities.
As the basis of the studies is a multidisciplinary theoretical framework, which is put into practice in versatile authentic learning environments, such as lakes, the sea, forests, and in the fells and wilderness of Lapland. During the studies, students learn to plan and carry out safe adventure educational processes for different target groups and to evaluate and develop adventure educational activities.
The degree programme for community educators provides students with a wide range of skills for employment as a professional in the diverse area of adventure and outdoor education. After graduation, students have multiple employment opportunities within the different sectors of national and international working environments. Community educators with adventure educational orientation can be employed e.g. in the field of youth work, organizational work, education and training, wellbeing services, or nature- and adventure-based entrepreneurship.
For more information, please see
https://www.humak.fi/en/bachelor-of-humanities-adventure-and-outdoor-education/
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The scholarship scheme rewards students who complete 60 ECTS per academic year. Please visit Humak's website for more information.
Early Bird discount: A 15% discount (€1,875) on the first-year tuition fee, provided that the study place is accepted within 7 days and the tuition fee is paid within 14 days of the publication of the student selection decision.
From the beginning of the studies, the theoretical framework of adventure and outdoor education will be put into practice through practical activities, excursions and field trips, e.g. hikes and treks, kayak tours, summer and winter camps, and Nordic winter activities. The unique Nordic nature will be the students’ active study environment. The studies are carried out in various authentic outdoor classrooms, e.g. lakes, sea, archipelago, and among fells and wilderness in Lapland.
Through experiential and activity-based processes, the students will learn how to plan, organise, implement and evaluate safe adventure and outdoor activities for different target groups in different environments and under various circumstances.
During the studies, students acquire pedagogical, social, technical, environmental and safety skills and are also prepared for entrepreneurship. The studies for community educators will also cover areas such as the Nordic welfare system, preventive work, equality, diversity, and entrepreneurship.
Your community education studies will focus on adventure and outdoor activities. You will be studying both indoors and outdoors. You will be given the possibility, and strongly recommended to participate in multi-day camping trips where you will be sleeping in tents and/or in wilderness cabins. Days at campus start usually at 9.00 and last until 16.00. Field trip days may last longer. During the internship periods, the daily schedule is determined by the internship place.
During the first year of your studies, you can expect that approximately 1/2 of the time will be spent on classes/activities/practicing skills and 1/2 of the time will be spent on projects/independent studies/group assignments and in internships (working-life based practical training).
Students from previous years have shared their learning experiences in Humak Adventure and Outdoor Education blog.
To succeed in the studies, students have to possess sufficient mental and physical health and functional capacity. Students have to be able to function in various social situations and multicultural groups and to participate in multiday expeditions including several activities, such as hiking, swimming, kayaking, climbing, biking, and winter travel. Students have to act in a responsible way and promote safety. For more information, please see uasinfo.fi (Health and functional capacity required for studies).
Dialogue between theory and practice will be emphasized through the whole curriculum. The students’ knowledge and skills will develop from factual knowledge, supported by practical experience, towards more abstract and analytical knowledge and skills.
The studies are full-time day studies, including summer semesters. 35 ECTS will be conducted as supervised internships either in Finland or abroad. The students’ study and work history will be considered in individual study plan.
The workload of the degree programme equals 210 ECTS credits
The degree programme covers the following core contents:
Common studies 75 ECTS
Basic studies in community education 50 ECTS
Specialization studies in Adventure Education 65 ECTS
Optional studies 20 ECTS
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Other costs of studying
The studies require using a personal laptop. At Humak, students are entitled to substantial benefits in acquiring different software. The commonly used Office software are free of charge for students: students are able to download and install the Office365 software package on their computers.
Expenses for non-EU/EEA/Swiss students
Tuition fee of 12500€ per academic year is charged from students coming outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland area.
The tuition fee will also cover the costs for the following learning environments and trips:
Students must accept the student place in Studyinfo and pay the fee for the first academic year by 13 July 2027 at 15:00. Students cannot register for the autumn semester 2027 before the fee is paid in full and all necessary documents have been submitted to Admission Services.
Students are required to pay tuition for each academic semester or year attended. First year degree students need to pay the tuition fee in full when they accept their student place. No scholarship available. However, an Early Bird discount is granted for applicants who confirm their study place within 7 days of receiving the offer and pay the tuition fee within 14 days of receiving the offer of admission. The discount is valid for applicants who are offered a study place by May 31, 2027. Applicants accepted after this date are not eligible for the discount.
Continuing degree students need to pay the tuition fee before registering for the next academic year. The scholarship scheme rewards students who have completed 60 ECTS during the previous academic year, with a 10 % discount on the tuition fee of the following academic year. The scholarship is not applicable for tuition fees after 3.5 years of studies.
For detailed information about the tuition fees and scholarship schemes at Humak University of Applied Sciences, please visit webpage.
Expenses for EU/EEA/Swiss students
No tuition fee will be charged from students who are citizens of the EU/EEA area and Switzerland. However, students are recommended to budget approximately 800€ / academic year for optional travel related to the studies. By doing this the students will be able to guarantee that they will get the most out of their studies, allowing them to conduct their studies in all recommended learning environments.
The following learning environments and trips will be offered even though the students participating in them will be charged a fee based on the travel costs. Students not willing to pay for the trips will be offered an alternative way of learning the contents. The tuition fee paid by students outside EU/EEA/Swiss area includes the costs for these trips.
For detailed information about the tuition fees and scholarship schemes at Humak University of Applied Sciences, please visit webpage.
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The English language proficiency in degree programmes taught in English:
To succeed in studies in a degree programme taught in English, the student must have an excellent command of the English language. The applicant’s language proficiency is assessed in the entrance examination. To be selected by the International UAS Exam, the applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or previous studies.
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