Do you have a thirst for adventure? Do you enjoy the outdoors? If so, would you like to develop a career in the outdoor and adventurous activities? This course is designed to take you on a challenging and enjoyable journey using the outdoor environment as a basis for developing applied academic knowledge and practical skills. Active and experiential learning are central to the programme, providing students with opportunities to develop their personal skills in range of outdoor activities, achieve industry qualifications and critically evaluate the outdoor environment. The course is delivered through a partnership between Ulster University Sport NI and Tollymore National Outdoor Centre, all staff are active in the outdoors, passionate and are industry recognised educators. The stunning scenery of Northern Ireland provides the backdrop for the course, much of the learning will take place in locations such as the Mourne Mountains and the North Coast. These inspiring environments will provide the reference point for exploring the theory and practice of outdoor sports coaching.
The overall aims of the programme are;
- to develop skilled outdoor professionals with the potential to inspire, communicate effectively, think critically, and innovate.
- to critically evaluate contemporary outdoor adventure practice in the context of coaching, leadership, management, technical skills, and environmental perspectives.
- to produce graduates who have gained experience of an in-depth and critical investigation of contemporary issues in the outdoor adventure sector.
- to prepare students for the workplace and further study at post graduate level.
- to enable students to develop their personal performance, entrepreneurship and professional skills through work-based learning in an outdoor adventure setting.
- to critically evaluate the environment and how it is integrated with human interactions and sustainable change.
Course Details - Modules
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Course Details – Assessment Method
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How to Apply
26 January 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.
Application Codes
Course code:
C620
Institution code:
U20
Campus Name:
Coleraine
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
For Access courses validated by Ulster or QUB, an overall Access profile 60% in a relevant area.
To include at least one subject from History, Geography, Psychology, English, PE, Politics, Sociology, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Sports Studies.
Applicants can satisfy the requirement for the A level grade C by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.
To include at least two of the following subjects from: English, History, Geography, PE, Psychology, Politics or Sociology.
in a relevant subject.
QCF Applicants will be required to achieve grades DDM.
104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of four subjects at Higher level and one subject at Ordinary level. Higher level subjects must include two from History, English, Geography, Economics or RE. The overall profile must also include English and Mathematics minimum H6 at Higher Level or Grade O4 at Ordinary level.
All applicants who meet or are able to meet the entry requirements will also be required to complete a video interview prior to offers being made.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
90%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
70%
Go onto work and study:
90%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
4630.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
4630.0
Year 1
EU
15360.0
Year 1
International
15360.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Further information about full time undergraduate fees can be found at https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/fees-and-finance/undergraduate.
Provider information
Cromore Road
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Coleraine
BT52 1SA
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