University of Wales
Outdoor Adventure Education BA (Hons)
University of Wales

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Outdoor Adventure Education BA (Hons) at University of Wales for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences.

Overall student satisfaction
63 /100
10 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Sport and Exercise Sciences

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sport and Exercise Sciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20500 £16000 £21000
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £23000 £10500 - £19500 £17500 - £26500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Sport and Exercise Sciences

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22438 £20448 £24818
25-75 percentile range £18849 - £25991 £15981 - £24541 £19498 - £30391

Course Description

The BA Outdoor Adventure Education programme is designed to provide an academically rigorous and vocationally relevant degree.

Principally, the programme is designed to integrate the practical and vocational skills necessary to work in the outdoor sector with strong academic understanding and appreciation of broader principles relating to fields of pedagogy, psychology, sociology, wellbeing and philosophy.

Whilst the programme provides an ideal foundation for work within the field of outdoor adventure, it has also proven highly suitable for a range of other employment roles that are emerging within health, education and physical activity more generally.

UWTSD Carmarthen is uniquely placed in terms of access to a range of world-class activity locations, such as: the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

These areas offer some of the best sea kayaking, coasteering, mountain biking and rock climbing in the world. We are also extremely well placed for hillwalking, caving, white-water kayaking and woodland based activities.

The programme has established its own discrete accommodation: Cynefin. This dedicated space offers fantastic opportunities to further develop the programme with enhanced access to resources, improved teaching spaces and on-site facilities that further promote the key objective of integrating theory and practice. The programme team aim to create an inclusive environment where all staff and learners feel safe, valued, respected and are able to fulfil their potential. The programme is structured to allow students to engage in seasonal work.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Outdoor Adventure Education BA (Hons) at University of Wales

25% Conservation and environment professionals
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Customer service occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
5% Elementary occupations
0% Librarians and Related Professionals

Grading & Study Time

The aim of the assessments are to enable students to demonstrate that they have met the aims of the programme and achieved the learning outcomes of each module. Given the practical nature of the programme, assessments are devised to maximise the link between theory and practice and allow students to demonstrate intellectual rigour and to reflect critically on their own experiences. A variety of formats are used for coursework and practical assessments, including: **• Portfolios** **• Practical teaching/coaching** **• Essays** **• Journals** **• Presentations** **• Digital media**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

96 UCAS points or subject to interview. We also welcome applications from mature students (21 or over) with relevant outdoor experience.

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

In choosing to study at university you are making a considerable investment in your future and it is a decision that we take seriously. We will make every effort to ensure that your experience as a student here will help you to develop your potential to the full. We will provide you with sound academic knowledge, but we also believe that the rich diversity of cultural and social experiences that you will have as a student here will help you develop a range of personal and professional qualities as we believe that these are both equally important considerations when choosing a university.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Outdoor Adventure Education, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Outdoor Adventure Education BA (Hons)

EU £9000 year 1
England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
Channel Islands £9000 year 1
International £13500 year 1

Additional fee information

All additional costs detailed in this section are indicative. It is recognised, for example, that the precise costs associated with a field trip could vary from year to year.

Mandatory

• Uniform bundle - essential safety: circa £200; Level 4 only.

**• Residential visit – accommodation fees: £100; Level 4**

**• Residential visit – accommodation fees: £100; Level 5**

Optional

**• Expedition fee: £100; Level 6**

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

About University of Wales

The University of Wales (UW) is a confederal university located in Cardiff, Wales. This university was the very first to exist in Wales, and now operates a highly rated research centre, the Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies. In addition, UW also has a centre used for studying and conferences in Gregynog, Newtown.

List of 265 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Wales - Course Catalogue

Where is this programme taught

Carmarthen Campus
map marker Show on map

Similar courses

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Outdoor Adventure Education BA (Hons) University of Wales - - - £9000 £13500 - Cardiff On campus Full-time
Outdoor Adventure Education BA (Hons) Plymouth Marjon University - - 30% £9250 £14500 120 Plymouth On campus Full-time
Outdoor and Adventure Education BSc (Hons) University of Chichester - - - £9250 £15840 - Chichester On campus Full-time
Adventure Education BA (Hons) University of the Highlands and Islands - - - £9250 £9250 £13980 £14988 - Inverness On campus Full-time
Outdoor Adventure Education and Leadership (Top-up) BA (Hons) Middlesbrough College - - - £8500 - - Middlesbrough On campus Full-time