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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: N870
Adventure Tourism Management
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 Tourism Management 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. Adventure tourism is the fastest growing, truly global area of the tourism industry that has taken the adventure sector by storm in recent decades, bringing adventurous activity experiences into commercial tourism. Join our BA (Hons) Adventure Tourism Management and focus on tourism and business practices within the adventure sector, applied through essential practical and professional skills for leadership and safety. Your future customers will expect great service and a safe experience that satisfies their dreams of adventure and adventure travel: learn the skills and knowledge to be the ... 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, and a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Adventure Tourism Fundamentals
Outdoor Leadership and Safety Management
Tourism Business and Operations
Adventure Experience Design
Sustainable Adventure Tourism Practices
Research Methods for Tourism
Adventure Guide Skills and Practice
Entrepreneurship in the Adventure Sector
UCAS Code:N870
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
65%Working
20%Work & Study
65%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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About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers Adventure Tourism Management as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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