Study Outdoor Leadership - BA (Hons) at University of Cumbria in the UK, Science and Environment

Outdoor Leadership - BA (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

Our outdoor leadership degree is taught at our Ambleside campus which is based in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lake District National Park. You’ll live and study surrounded by breath-taking mountains and beautiful lakes – an unrivalled location for outdoor education. 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. This outdoor leadership 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.

Which department am I in?

Science and Environment

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£16,000.00 (US$ 20,663) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Ambleside

The Barn, Rydal Road,

Ambleside,

Cumbria,

LA22 9BB, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

104-120 UCAS tariff points.A-levels: BBD - BBBT-levels: M - All subjects are accepted for entry to this courseAccess to HE: 30 Credits at Distinction, 6 at Merit and 9 at PassCACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: BOCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM - DDMScottish Highers: BBBC - AABBIrish LC Highers: B1, B2x3 – A2, B1x3International Baccalaureate -Syllabus A: Higher Level 4 / Standard Level 5Syllabus B: Higher Level 5.

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

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