Recreation and Leisure Studies Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
University of Chichester 84% 0% 0% £9250 £14500 105 Chichester On campus Full-time
University of the Highlands and Islands 69% 0% 10% £9000 £12360 102 Inverness On campus Full-time
University of Wales 63% 5% 5% £9000 £13500 155 Cardiff On campus Full-time
Plymouth Marjon University - 5% 57% £9250 £11000 109 Plymouth On campus Full-time
Middlesbrough College 91% 0% 35% £6300 - - Middlesbrough On campus Full-time
Middlesbrough College 91% 0% 35% £8500 - - Middlesbrough On campus Full-time
Related subjects - UK degree programs:
  • Careers in Recreation & Leisure
    1/4
  • The Recreation and Leisure Studies Living-Learning Community
    2/4
  • Graduate Studies in Recreation and Leisure Studies
    3/4
  • Troy Glover - Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
    4/4

Student Reviews

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Recreation and Leisure Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20998 £20830 £24369
25-75 percentile range £17814 - £24178 £16042 - £26488 £18552 - £31827
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Recreation and Leisure Studies courses in the UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22136 £21708 £25263
25-75 percentile range £18973 - £26009 £17201 - £26066 £19710 - £31564
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Recreation and Leisure Studies

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Recreation and Leisure Studies who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Typical employers for graduates of Recreation and Leisure Studies

  • Amusement Parks
  • Fitness Centers
  • Sports Centers
  • Event Planner Companies
  • Leisure Centers
  • Schools
  • Colleges
  • Universities
  • Freelance

Jobs of graduates of Recreation and Leisure Studies (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Recreation and Leisure Studies at Anglia Ruskin University

40% Business and public service associate professionals
15% Secretarial and related occupations
15% Administrative occupations
10% Protective service occupations
10% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution



Grading Distribution

Students of Recreation and Leisure Studies in the UK received the following grades.

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Recreation and Leisure Studies

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
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FAQ

The median salary of graduates of Recreation and Leisure Studies was £20998 15 months after graduation, £20830 3 years after graduation and £24369 5 years after graduation.

  • The following degrees are offered for Recreation and Leisure Studies studies:
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
  • Foundation Degree - FD

Outdoor Adventure Education and Leadership - FD at Middlesbrough College received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 91 out of 100 among 25 respondents.