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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate
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- For undergraduate study
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: N8X9
Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)Thurso, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£15,870Per Year (Intl)
£22,500Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Thurso, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Are you passionate about educating others while sharing your experience of the great outdoors? Join this incredible programme and work closely with Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning providers, including the Outward Bound Trust®, to pursue a satisfying career as a professional adventure practitioner. The term 'outdoor learning' can often be used to describe specific learning approaches in a school curriculum context. International tuition fees are £15,870 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £18,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Outdoor Learning
Adventure Activity Leadership
Environmental Education and Sustainability
Facilitation Skills and Group Dynamics
Curriculum Integration and Pedagogical Practice
Risk Management and Safeguarding
Experiential Learning and Personal Development
Research Methods in Outdoor Education
UCAS Code:N8X9
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CC |
| UCAS Points | 63 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£15,870
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£63,480
Home Student Fee
£9,250
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 the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £18,000 | £22,500 | £26,500 |
| 3 years | £14,500 | £18,000 | £22,500 |
| 5 years | £20,000 | £23,500 | £27,500 |
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▼ 28% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
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: CAH17-01-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
55%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
40%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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
80%
Overall
Teaching on my course
79%Learning opportunities
78%Assessment and feedback
81%Academic support
84%Organisation and management
66%Learning resources
92%Student voice
79%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
45%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate
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About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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