This is a course developed and run in partnership with the Coastal Adventure industry to provide a pathway into a career in Coastal Adventure management in all of its forms. You will receive tailored outdoor-activity skills development and professional NGB training and assessment as well as continuous professional skills development throughout your degree and beyond.
• Live and work in the heart of British Surfing and Coastal activities Newquay. Cornwall is a region that is unique for its rich history and variety of Coastal Adventure opportunities.
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This is a course developed and run in partnership with the Coastal Adventure industry to provide a pathway into a career in Coastal Adventure management in all of its forms. You will receive tailored outdoor-activity skills development and professional NGB training and assessment as well as continuous professional skills development throughout your degree and beyond. <br/><br/>• Live and work in the heart of British Surfing and Coastal activities Newquay. Cornwall is a region that is unique for its rich history and variety of Coastal Adventure opportunities.<br/>• Excellent links and work-placement opportunities with many adventure-based businesses and institutions in the UK and internationally<br/>• Residential field trips, clubs, international expeditions and many other opportunities to enhance your skills and experience in adventure activities<br/><br/>This is a unique programme to be delivered in partnership with Vertical Descents. Based on an outdoor education model but tailored to the marine adventure sector this programme will focus on coastal activities that have achieved mainstream popularity in the last five years. Students will have the opportunity to develop specialist skills and knowledge and build a CV primed for employment.<br/><br/>This course is the only one of its kind in the world and should be at the forefront of enhancing the industry with its graduates and sustaining its future. The course will therefore include specific modules, learning outcomes and indicative content related to coaching, wellbeing and fitness, sustainable and environmental awareness, leadership and business practices, project and event management, and applications of media.<br/><br/>Industry relevant skills, knowledge and behaviours are integral to the programme having been co-designed with Vertical Descents from inception. Sam Starkie co-founded the company with his brother as pioneers of canyoning and coasteering; Sam is the Director of the Cornwall branch and is passionate about leading the way in training and development, he strongly believes there is a gap in the adventure sector degree market for this provision.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Newquay University Centre Cornwall College
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
FDCA
Institution Code
C78
Points of Entry
Year 1
A level64 UCAS tariff points to include at least 48 from A2 level subjects (in appropriate subject areas) UCAS Tariff64 64 UCAS tariff points from appropriate qualifications in relevant subject areas Scottish Higher64 UCAS Tariff points Access to HE DiplomaSuccessful completion with at least 45 credits at level 3 in an appropriate subject area International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme24 Must include appropriate subject areas Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MPP In an appropriate subject area GCSE/National 4/National 5Grade 4/C or above for Maths, English Language and a Science |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands, International | £16,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |