Study Outdoor Adventure and Environmental Studies with Integrated Foundation Year - BA (Hons) at University of Cumbria in the UK, Science and Environment

Outdoor Adventure and Environmental Studies with Integrated Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

The course focuses on incorporating adventurous lifestyles that are socially and environmentally sensitive to address the ecological and cultural challenges of our times.Using your outdoor skills you will learn about environmental, ecological, and geographical processes that shape outdoor places. You will explore how outdoor experiences can be used to benefit health and wellbeing, with the opportunity to visit and be involved in projects in partnership with work-based activities both in outdoor and environmental contexts.There are several field trips in the UK and you’ll also be able to travel independently to the Picos de Europa in Spain. This opportunity will set you up for a successful career in the great outdoors. Whether you work in environmental education, conservation and environmental management, or using therapeutic applications outdoors.

Which department am I in?

Science and Environment

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£16,000.00 (US$ 20,663) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Carlisle - Fusehill Street

Fusehill Street,

Carlisle,

Cumbria,

CA1 2HH, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£16,000.00 (US$ 20,663) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Carlisle - Fusehill Street

Fusehill Street,

Carlisle,

Cumbria,

CA1 2HH, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

48 UCAS tariff points. Potential to succeed can be measured in a number of ways including academic qualifications and skills obtained outside academic study such as work experience.

A-levels: A

T-levels: P (D or E) All subjects are accepted for entry to this course

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

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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