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

Pick up your paddle. Secure the harness. Review your map. This program prepares you for outdoor exploration while equipping you with coaching and leadership skills for a professional career. Tailored for entering the outdoor adventure sector, this distinctive degree provides comprehensive knowledge of practical applications, theoretical foundations, and current trends in adventure sports and outdoor leadership. Regardless of your prior coaching experience, you'll enhance both academic knowledge through classroom learning and hands-on abilities during residential sessions at outdoor education centers. Taught by field specialists with proven research expertise, this student-focused program connects you with fellow industry professionals for idea exchange and community building. Customize your path with elective modules ranging from expedition logistics to innovative instruction methods. Numerous opportunities exist to apply your skills through encouraged international work placements, field studies, and expeditions that form a core component of the curriculum.
Our sandwich degrees combine academic rigor with professional experience, helping you develop workplace confidence and graduate career-ready.

Many alumni credit their sandwich year with providing invaluable industry exposure, enabling direct learning from professionals and often leading to employment opportunities in related fields after graduation.