BA (Hons) Outdoor Adventure Leadership in Preston United Kingdom | University of Lancashire

Take hold of your paddle. Secure the harness. Review your map. This program equips you for outdoor exploration while building expertise for a career in coaching and leadership. Our distinctive degree provides a pathway into the professional outdoor adventure sector, delivering comprehensive knowledge of practical applications, theoretical frameworks, and current trends in adventure sports and outdoor leadership. Regardless of your current coaching experience, you'll enhance both academic knowledge through classroom learning and hands-on skills during residential sessions at our outdoor education center. Though you'll be guided by faculty who are leaders in their disciplines—with demonstrated research expertise—this program focuses on student development. You'll collaborate with fellow industry professionals, fostering idea exchange and cultivating a vibrant professional network. Customize your journey by selecting specialized modules aligned with your goals, ranging from expedition logistics to innovative instruction methods. Throughout your studies, you'll have abundant opportunities to apply your skills—through domestic and international placements, field exercises, and expedition experiences that are actively promoted and form a core component of the curriculum.