BA Outdoor Leadership
About this course
BA (Hons) in Outdoor Leadership, an undergraduate degree focused on outdoor education, adventurous activities, and leadership theory and practice in natural environments. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The first year covers foundational water and land adventure skills alongside group work and professional development through modules such as Outdoor Adventure Skills and Learning (Water), Outdoor Adventure Skills and Learning (Land), Living and Working in Groups Outdoors, and Physiology and Psychology for the Outdoor Leader. Year 2 advances into expedition planning, coaching, and research design via modules including Outdoor Leadership Theory and Practice 2, Psychological Applications in Outdoor Contexts, Coaching Individuals and Groups, and Research Design, alongside optional choices such as Sustainable Outdoor Event Management. The final year centres on advanced coaching, sector commerce, and an independent research project through compulsory modules like Dissertation, Coaching and Facilitation in Outdoor Environments, and Outdoor Leadership Theory and Practice 3, with further options covering therapeutic opportunities and environmental education.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points. You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table . Offers are tailored to the individual applicant and their circumstances and can be across the tariff range. Applicants who meet our contextual information criteria will be offered at the bottom of the range. A-levels: BBD - BBB. T-levels: M - All subjects are accepted for entry to this course. Access to HE: 30 Credits at Distinction, 6 at Merit and 9 at Pass. Scottish Highers: BBBC - AABB. Irish LC Highers: B1, B2x3 – A2, B1x3. Alternative routes: If you don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Integrated Foundation Year. Selection criteria: As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to this programme. In your personal statement, you should demonstrate your motivation for choosing this course and reflect upon any experience you have gained.
Modules
- 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
- 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
- Sustainable Outdoor Event Management
- Health, Wellbeing and Environmental Health
- Dissertation
- Coaching and Facilitation in Outdoor Environments
- Outdoor Leadership Theory and Practice 3
- Commerce and Employment in the Outdoor Sector
- Outdoor and Environmental Education
- Therapeutic Opportunities
Questions about this course
What grades do I need for BA Outdoor Leadership at University of Cumbria?
The typical offer is BBD at A level.