Program Overview

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BA (Hons) Outdoor and Experiential Learning (Top Up)

Course Overview

This course is designed for students who have a passion for the outdoors and a desire to share it with others. It is ideal for those who have completed a foundation degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in outdoor education or a related subject. The course is based at the University of Cumbria's Lake District campus, which provides an unrivaled base for outdoor learning.

Key Details

• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK, EU / EEA / International
• Course Location: Ambleside
• Institute: Institute of Science and Environment
• UCAS Code: X391
• Delivery Style: In Person
• Course Duration: Full-time: 1 Year
• Course Start Point: September
• Award: BA (Hons)

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Foundation Degree or HND in a relevant subject.

Tuition Fees

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

Course Structure

What You Will Learn

The course is designed to help students focus on using their skills to get a job, underpinning theoretical concepts with a practical element to show how Outdoor and Experiential Learning can be applied in a vocational setting. Students will gain creative skills, confidence, and the interpersonal skills needed to be a highly desired employee.

Year One

• Outdoor Experiential Education: Theory and Practice
• Outdoor Education Contexts
• Bridging the Gap: Research Skills
• Dissertation

Optional Modules

• International Applications of Outdoor Education
• Leadership in Complex Skill Environments
• Therapeutic Experiences in the Outdoors
• Participant Coaching in Outdoor Activities

Teaching and Assessment

How You Will Learn

The programme builds on the theoretical and practice base established within a Foundation Degree to develop informed, critical viewpoints of contemporary issues in outdoor learning. A variety of pedagogical approaches will be used, involving opportunities to experiment with and critique different learning paradigms.

How You Will Be Assessed

A variety of teaching and learning methods are employed throughout the programme to ensure the acquisition and development of appropriate concepts, knowledge, and skills. These include traditional methods such as practical coaching, lectures, and seminars, as well as more experiential methods such as problem-based learning and debates.

Additional Costs

• Books and Journals: £50 - £100 per year
• Stationery: £30 - £40 per year
• Clothing and Equipment: variable costs for outdoor gear and equipment

Contextual Admissions

The University of Cumbria uses contextual admissions to make sure that it is accessible to everyone who has the potential to succeed. Qualifications and grades are considered alongside other information that helps universities to identify potential and widen access to university-level study.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

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

International Finance

The University of Cumbria offers affordable tuition fees for international and EU students looking to study at one of its main four campuses.

More Information

The University of Cumbria has a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants, and funds available to support students throughout their studies.