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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Outdoor Adventure course at Ulster University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C,C
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year |
| Scotland | £9,250 per year |
| Wales | £9,250 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £4,750 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £4,750 per year |
| EU | £17,010 per year |
| International | £17,010 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C620
Here's what Ulster University says about its Outdoor Adventure course.
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;
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to develop skilled outdoor professionals with the potential to inspire, communicate effectively, think critically, and innovate.
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to critically evaluate contemporary outdoor adventure practice in the context of coaching, leadership, management, technical skills, and environmental perspectives.
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to produce graduates who have gained experience of an in-depth and critical investigation of contemporary issues in the outdoor adventure sector.
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to prepare students for the workplace and further study at post graduate level.
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to enable students to develop their personal performance, entrepreneurship and professional skills through work-based learning in an outdoor adventure setting.
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to critically evaluate the environment and how it is integrated with human interactions and sustainable change.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Sport
Location
Coleraine | Coleraine
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Sport and exercise sciences
Start date
September 15, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
Ulster University reviews
Showing 68 reviews
Foundation year student
Iu2019ve really enjoyed my course as it gave me the ability to complete works In a range of different art/ design based subjects. It helped me experience different courses I never wouldu2019ve thought of doing. My tutors are all lovely and very supportive. Theyu2019ve made the course more enjoyable.
1 year ago
5th or higher year student
There are many clubs and societies offered for everyone at ulster university.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
Campus life is great, everyone seems happy and comfortable in the environment. The uni is situated in a beautiful place and it has massive grounds to walk and a river nearby. The local town is great with great facilities for all.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
At the moment I am travelling to uni which is proving quite expensive especially with the cost of fuel recently.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
Academic support and welfare services are both excellent and there anytime when you need them.
2 years ago
5th or higher year student
The library is great and opened for all 24/7
2 years ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Ulster University students who took the Outdoor Adventure course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
81%
low
Teaching on my course
81%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
73%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
75%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
79%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
78%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
82%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
83%
med
Academic support
86%
low
Academic support
86%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
low
Organisation and management
79%
low
Organisation and management
79%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
low
How well organised is your course?
77%
low
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
low
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
71%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
70%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Ulster University. These students are taking Outdoor Adventure or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Physical Education | A | |||||
| Health and Social Care | B | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Outdoor Adventure at Ulster University.
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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