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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: NX23

Outdoor Leadership

University of Cumbria
Ambleside, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
71%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BA (Hons) Outdoor Leadership at University of Cumbria. Based in Ambleside, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Take your passion for the outdoors and turn it into a rewarding and fulfilling career. Whether you want to work as an outdoor leader, adventure sport coach or in outdoor education, acquire the skills and knowledge to give you the tools to kick start your career. You will learn from academics with a great passion for the outdoors. International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Outdoor Leadership Principles
Adventure Activities and Instruction
Wilderness Risk Management
Group Dynamics and Communication
Mountaineering and Rock Climbing
Water-based Activities and Safety
Outdoor Education and Pedagogy
Professional Practice and Career Development
UCAS Code:NX23
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC - BBB

UCAS Points102

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Cumbria

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£27,000
3 years£16,500£21,000£25,000
5 years£21,000£26,500£31,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 16% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
11%Work & Study
11%Seeking Work
35%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
71%
Learning opportunities
75%
Assessment and feedback
71%
Academic support
73%
Organisation and management
58%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
53%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Cumbria

University of Cumbria offers Outdoor Leadership as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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