Program Overview

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BA (Hons) Outdoor Leadership (with Integrated Foundation Year)

Course Overview

You’ll develop outdoor and leadership skills, knowledge and experience working with people in challenging environments. You will enjoy great facilities at our Lake District campus whilst gaining all the skills you need to work in the outdoor sector. There will be plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy exciting field trips in a range of locations which may include the Highlands of Scotland, North Wales and the Spanish Pyrenees.

The outdoor leadership degree course is organised to blend theory and practice seamlessly, using a range of adventurous outdoor activities to promote your learning whilst gaining valuable experience and skills to support your journey towards National Governing Body Awards.

On this course you will...

• Benefit from the outdoor experience that's at the heart of this course with theory backed up by practice.
• Improve your competencies in mountaineering, climbing, sailing, caving and paddling.
• Explore the Cumbrian outdoors while developing academic, critical-thinking and valuable life skills.
• Learn to successfully lead people with the most up-to-date and best practice coaching.
• Gain valuable commercial and entrepreneurial skills – enhancing your employability.

Key Details

• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK, EU / EEA / International
• Course Location: Ambleside, Carlisle - Fusehill Street
• Institute: Institute of Science and Environment
• UCAS Code: NX33
• Delivery Style: In Person
• Course Duration: Full-time: 4 Years
• Course Start Point: September
• Award: BA (Hons)

Minimum Entry Requirements

• 48 UCAS Tariff points

Tuition Fees

• £9,535 (UK, year)
• £14,900 (International, year)

What our students say

"After leaving the Army, I knew I had to make plans in order to get on with a career and I very much saw getting a degree as a way to initiate that." - Andy Eccles, Outdoor Leadership

Related Courses

• BA (Hons) - Outdoor Leadership
• BSc (Hons) - Outdoor Adventure and Environmental Studies

Course Structure

What you will learn

You’ll have an outdoor classroom quite literally on your doorstep – with more than 150 lofty peaks, 16 lakes and an abundance of rivers. So, there are ample opportunities to learn all the academic knowledge and practical skills you need to kick-start your career as an outdoor leader.

We don’t just teach you the theory, you’ll get on with it in practice so you become a proactive and confident problem-solver able to make sound professional judgements and decisions.

So, if you have the desire to operate effectively and lead in challenging environments, then our uniquely-located course will provide everything you need to succeed. Experience-gaining and skill development sit at the centre of all our modules.

Year one

• Essential University Skills 1
• Essential Biology
• Scientific Investigation
• Essential University Skills 2
• Environmental Sciences
• Dynamic Earth

Year two

• Outdoor Adventure Skills and Learning (Water)
• Outdoor Adventure Skills and Learning (Land)
• Living and Working in Groups Outdoors
• Outdoor Professional Development
• Physiology and Psychology for the Outdoor Leader
• Outdoor Leadership Theory and Practice 1

Year three

• Outdoor Leadership Theory and Practice 2
• Psychological Applications in Outdoor Contexts
• Coaching Individuals and Groups
• Evaluating Outdoor Leadership
• Research Design
• Traditional and Innovative Approaches to Outdoor Education (Optional)
• Sustainable Outdoor Event Management (Optional)
• Health, Wellbeing and Environmental Health (Optional)

Year four

• Dissertation
• Coaching and Facilitation in Outdoor Environments
• Outdoor Leadership Theory and Practice 3
• Commerce and Employment in the Outdoor Sector (Optional)
• Outdoor and Environmental Education (Optional)
• Therapeutic Opportunities (Optional)

Teaching & Assessment

How you will learn

This is an engaging and applied programme, which has distinct modules in each year that blend theory and practice in order to aid the development of fundamental skills, understanding, knowledge, experience and behaviours needed for work and recreation in a range of outdoor contexts.

How you will be assessed

Assessment methods are designed to provide both a creative and balanced strategy but also a range of engaging and challenging opportunities which include essays, reports, practical tasks, posters projects, portfolios and oral presentations to name a few.

Overview

• 48 UCAS Tariff Points

Qualifications

Entry Requirements

• A-levels: All subjects are accepted for entry to this course.
• T-levels: P (D or E)
• Access to HE: 45 Credits at Pass
• CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: D
• OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: PPP
• Scottish Highers: 48 UCAS Tariff Points
• Irish LC Highers: 48 UCAS Tariff Points
• Other experience: Pearson Level 3 National Diploma MP

Fair Admissions

When you apply, our Admissions specialists will review your whole application. We are looking for your potential to succeed so will assess your qualifications, any relevant work experience, your personal statement, and references.

Selection Criteria

As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to this course. In your personal statement, you should demonstrate your motivation for choosing this course and reflect upon any experience you have gained.

Contextual Admissions

Going to higher education can transform a person’s life. We use contextual admissions to make sure that we are accessible to everyone who has the potential to succeed.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

• £9,535 (UK, year)
• £14,900 (International, year)

Funding

The tuition fees for the integrated foundation year are as stated. All subsequent years will be at the standard fee rate for the programme.

Additional Costs

There will be some additional costs. For example all students will need to purchase stationery and may wish to purchase some text books. Extra costs may also be applicable to cover field trips, membership fees etc. although such features are usually options within the course.

Books and Journals

Most core text books are available via the University's library, however students may wish to buy copies of any texts used to support your learning on your course. This could cost between £50 - £100 per year.

Stationery

Students should budget for stationery and consumables for your own personal use. This should include notebooks, pens and pencils for taking notes in class and/or in the field. Students should also budget for the purchase of USB pen drives, as well as occasional printing and photocopying costs incurred in the preparation or submission of coursework. Whilst you will choose how much you need, expect to pay around £30 - £40 per year for these items.

Clothing and Equipment

You’ll be spending a lot of time out in the field, so it’s important to consider weatherproof items such as coats and trousers and sturdy walking boots. You’ll need a rucksack, ideally with a waterproof cover and plenty of warm, outdoor clothing. You might want to bring a thermal flask and a lunchbox for when you are out in the field.