BSc Outdoor Adventure and Environmental Studies
About this course
BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) Outdoor Adventure and Environmental Studies, a marine biology and bsc (hons) international tourism management and geography degree focused on outdoor learning, environmental processes and ecological interactions. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Project Management. Based at the Ambleside campus within the Lake District National Park, the programme incorporates field trips across the UK and international travel opportunities. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory modules including Ecological Knowledge, Interactions and Change, Outdoor Adventure Skills and Learning (Water), Exploring Lake District Landscapes, Living and Working in Groups Outdoors, Outdoor Professional Development, and The Earth System. Year two expands on this with compulsory studies in Habitats and Ecosystem, Outdoor Living Learning and Adventure, European Mountains: Ecology, Culture and Tourism, Health and Wellbeing and Environmental Health, and Research Design, alongside optional modules such as Catchments: Summit to Sea, Traditional and Innovative Approaches to Outdoor Education, and Exploring Coastal Environments. The final year focuses on advanced concepts through compulsory modules including Dissertation, Contemporary Global Conservation, and Adventure and Environmental Ethics, with optional study choices covering Cold Environments (The Cryosphere), Outdoor and Environmental Education, and Therapeutic Opportunities.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS Tariff Points, You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table . Offers are tailored to the individual applicant and their circumstances and can be across the tariff range. Applicants who meet our contextual information criteria will be offered at the bottom of the range. A-levels: BBD-BBB. T-levels: M - All subjects are accepted for entry to this course. Access to HE: 30 Credits at Distinction, 6 at Merit and 9 at Pass. Scottish Highers: BBBC - AABB. Irish LC Highers: B1, B2x3 – A2, B1x3. Alternative routes: If you don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Integrated Foundation Year. Selection criteria: As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to this programme. In your personal statement, you should demonstrate your motivation for choosing this course and reflect upon any experience you have gained.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 41%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 3%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 8%
- Scotland: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Ecological Knowledge, Interactions and Change
- Outdoor Adventure Skills and Learning (Water)
- Exploring Lake District Landscapes
- Living and Working in Groups Outdoors
- Outdoor Professional Development
- The Earth System
- Habitats and Ecosystem
- Outdoor Living Learning and Adventure
- European Mountains: Ecology, Culture and Tourism (domestic travel when restricted by Covid regulations)
- Health and Wellbeing and Environmental Health
- Research Design
- Catchments: Summit to Sea
- Traditional and Innovative Approaches to Outdoor Education
- Exploring Coastal Environments
- Dissertation
- Contemporary Global Conservation
- Adventure and Environmental Ethics
- Cold Environments (The Cryosphere)
- Outdoor and Environmental Education
- Therapeutic Opportunities
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Outdoor Adventure and Environmental Studies at University of Cumbria earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £19,000 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £28,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Ecology and environmental biology.
What do graduates of BSc Outdoor Adventure and Environmental Studies at University of Cumbria do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Outdoor Adventure and Environmental Studies at University of Cumbria?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Outdoor Adventure and Environmental Studies at University of Cumbria?
The typical offer is BBD at A level. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Outdoor Adventure and Environmental Studies at University of Cumbria?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.