Outdoor Leadership
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - Outdoor Leadership
Take your passion for the outdoors and turn it into a rewarding and fulfilling career. Whether you want to work as an outdoor leader, adventure sport coach or in outdoor education, acquire the skills and knowledge to give you the tools to kick start your career.
You will learn from academics with a great passion for the outdoors. They will not only inspire and upskill you but also guide you to become the best leader possible. Along the way, you will gain transferable skills such as confidence and communication, mastering the art of safely experiencing and teaching adventur...
Take your passion for the outdoors and turn it into a rewarding and fulfilling career. Whether you want to work as an outdoor leader, adventure sport coach or in outdoor education, acquire the skills and knowledge to give you the tools to kick start your career.
You will learn from academics with a great passion for the outdoors. They will not only inspire and upskill you but also guide you to become the best leader possible. Along the way, you will gain transferable skills such as confidence and communication, mastering the art of safely experiencing and teaching adventurous land and water-based activities.
Enhance your theoretical knowledge with engaging practical sessions, including activities such as kayaking and mountaineering. Set in the inspiring landscapes of the Lake District and beyond, these hands-on experiences provide valuable skills and lasting insights that will enrich your academic and personal development.
Harness the power of Cumbria’s robust industry connections to cultivate a network of like-minded individuals and employers. This network opens doors to valuable work experience and enticing career prospects, propelling you into an exciting journey of adventure and opportunity.
Course Overview
You’ll develop outdoor and leadership skills, as well as knowledge and experience working with people in challenging environments. You will have access to all our great facilities, gaining all the skills you need to work in the outdoor sector. There will be plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy exciting field trips in a range of locations which may include the Scottish Highlands, North Wales and the Spanish Pyrenees.
Our outdoor leadership degree is taught at our Ambleside campus which is based in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Lake District National Park. You’ll live and study surrounded by breath-taking mountains and beautiful lakes – an unrivalled location for pursuing your degree in outdoor education.
This course is designed to integrate theory and practice seamlessly, using a variety of adventurous outdoor activities to enhance your learning. You'll gain valuable experience and skills that support your progression towards National Governing Body Awards (NGBAs)—widely recognised qualifications in outdoor leadership and instruction.
On this course you will...
• Benefit from the outdoor experience that's at the heart of this course with theory backed up by practice.
• Improve your competencies in mountaineering, climbing, sailing, caving and paddling.
• Explore the Cumbrian outdoors while developing academic, critical-thinking and valuable life skills.
• Learn to successfully lead people with the most up-to-date and best practice coaching.
• Gain valuable commercial and entrepreneurial skills – enhancing your employability.
What you will learn
You’ll have an outdoor classroom quite literally on your doorstep – with more than 150 lofty peaks, 16 lakes and an abundance of rivers. So, there are ample opportunities to learn all the academic knowledge and practical skills you need to kick-start your career as an outdoor leader.
We don’t just teach you the theory, you’ll get on with it in practice so you become a proactive and confident problem-solver able to make sound professional judgements and decisions.
So, if you have the desire to operate effectively and lead in challenging environments, then our uniquely-located course will provide everything you need to succeed. Experience-gaining and skill development sit at the centre of all our modules.
Why Choose The University of Cumbria During Clearing?
With campuses in the Lake District, Carlisle, Lancaster, Ambleside, Barrow, and London, you’ll be surrounded by natural beauty, supportive communities, and real opportunities.
With strong links to law firms, schools, NHS Trusts, creative agencies, and employers nationwide, we connect your learning directly to your future career.
Ranked the No. 1 university in the Northwest and in the Top 5 in the UK for Graduates into employment or further study within 15 months (97.5% of Graduates – Graduate Outcomes Survey, HESA 2026), Cumbria is a university focused on your future f...
With campuses in the Lake District, Carlisle, Lancaster, Ambleside, Barrow, and London, you’ll be surrounded by natural beauty, supportive communities, and real opportunities.
With strong links to law firms, schools, NHS Trusts, creative agencies, and employers nationwide, we connect your learning directly to your future career.
Ranked the No. 1 university in the Northwest and in the Top 5 in the UK for Graduates into employment or further study within 15 months (97.5% of Graduates – Graduate Outcomes Survey, HESA 2026), Cumbria is a university focused on your future from day one.
Course Information
1 Clearing option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2026-09-14
Campus
Ambleside
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
NX23
Institution Code
C99
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
120
Scottish Higher
104
120
Access to HE Diploma
104
120
Must pass all 60 credits, 45 at level 3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
104
120
A level
104
120
T Level
104
120
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International | £16,000 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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