BA Outdoor Adventure Education
About this course
BA (Hons) BA (Hons) Outdoor Adventure Education is an undergraduate degree within the BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management and Education subject area. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Design & Creative Practice. The course is accredited by the Institute for Outdoor Learning and involves practical study set within Dartmoor National Park, rivers, and coastal environments. The first year establishes fundamentals through modules such as Introduction to Outdoor Adventure Education, Personal Development through Adventure Education, Paddlesport and Experiential Outdoor Education, and Outdoor Expeditions: Theory into Practice. The second year expands into specialized contexts with Pedagogy of Place in Outdoor Education, Environmental awareness through adventure sport, Managing and Leading Expeditions on the Water, and Leadership and Expeditions in the Mountains. The final year focuses on professional advancement and independent study, featuring modules like The Advanced Outdoor Professional, Current Issues in Outdoor Adventure Education, Creative Practice in the Outdoors, and an independent Honours Project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 96 - 112. Three A-levels at grades CCC - BBC Or BTEC triple grades MMM - DMM Access to HE Diplomas accepted with credits in line with UCAS tariff point range T Level - Pass (C and above) - M GCSE Grade C or 4 English Language or an acceptable equivalent qualification We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and students. All students are expected to share this commitment and demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. We will accept 2 AS levels in lieu of one A level but must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECs (General Studies is excluded).
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 59%
- Learning opportunities: 58%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 65%
- Organisation and management: 30%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 47%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 30%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Outdoor Adventure Education
- Personal Development through Adventure Education
- Paddlesport and Experiential Outdoor Education
- Outdoor Expeditions: Theory into Practice
- Becoming an Outdoor Professional
- The Foundations of Coaching and Leading Outdoors
- Pedagogy of Place in Outdoor Education
- Environmental awareness through adventure sport
- Managing and Leading Expeditions on the Water
- Leadership and Expeditions in the Mountains
- Sustainable Adventure Tourism
- Placement Training
- Nature Connection: Research in Outdoor Studies
- The Advanced Outdoor Professional
- Current Issues in Outdoor Adventure Education
- Creative Practice in the Outdoors
- Placement learning
- Outdoor Food: Communities, Culture, and Practice
- Honours Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Outdoor Adventure Education at Plymouth Marjon University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £16,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,500 and £26,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Education.
What do graduates of BA Outdoor Adventure Education at Plymouth Marjon University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Outdoor Adventure Education at Plymouth Marjon University?
59% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Outdoor Adventure Education at Plymouth Marjon University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Outdoor Adventure Education at Plymouth Marjon University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.