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Adventure Sport
- FdSc
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 07/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Campus
- Awarded by:
- Askham Bryan College
Course summary
Embark on an exciting journey with Askham Bryan College’s Outdoor Adventure Sport programme, a 2-year full-time course designed to prepare you for a dynamic career in the adventure sports industry. You'll develop both practical and theoretical expertise across disciplines, earn industry-recognised qualifications, and gain the leadership and management skills needed to thrive in this fast-paced sector.
What you’ll learn:
Take your passion for the outdoors to the next level with our Adventure Sports Foundation degree. Experience the thrill of rock-climbing, white-water kayaking, mountaineering, caving, and canyoneering while developing the skills, knowledge, and confidence to turn your hobby into a career.
Learning is hands-on and takes place through five exciting field trips, giving you the chance to apply theory in real-world settings. Along the way, you’ll have opportunities to achieve National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications, enhancing your employability and professional credentials.
Whether you’re aiming to lead expeditions, work in outdoor education, or take on adventurous careers worldwide, our Foundation degree combines practical adventure with academic insight to prepare you for the ultimate outdoor career.
Facilities & Location:
Train in our state-of-the-art gym and climbing wall and take advantage of our prime location in the heart of Yorkshire. With regular trips to the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, North Wales, and the Peak District, you’ll learn and develop your skills in some of the UK’s most iconic outdoor adventure landscapes. These trips offer hands-on experience in real-world environments, giving you the chance to grow both personally and professionally while enjoying some of the best outdoor adventure opportunities the UK has to offer.
Study Options:
Full-time over 2 years. Part-time study may be available – contact he@askham-bryan.ac.uk for more details.
Modules
Year 1 Level 4
Fundamental Skills for Rock, Mountain and Complex Environments
Leading Water-Based Activities
Psychology of Adventure Sport
Strength and Conditioning
Environmental Education
Year 2 Level 5
Leading Rock and Mountainous Terrains
Sustainable Expeditions
Launching your Adventure Sport Career
Psychology of Adventure Sport
Independent Research Project
Assessment method
University Centre Askham Bryan fosters a diversity of skills through a range of engaging assessment methods tailored to hone industry standard subject skills, as well as transferable skills and graduate attributes. From traditional coursework to time-constrained assessments that sharpen quick thinking, with each assessment opportunity you can showcase your abilities. Engage in assessments that blend technology with information for adaptable problem-solving. Whilst presentations amplify your voice, and scholarly viva-voce discussions deepen understanding. Practical assessments bridge theory with real-world application, helping to shape your subject expertise. With our varied approach, learning isn't just about meeting standards—it's about discovering your potential within an educational landscape.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C5T5
- Institution code:
- A70
- Campus name:
- Main Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
5 GCSE's including Maths English and Science at Grade C/4 or above. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted in lieu of GCSE’s. Applicants must have successfully completed a full Level 3 study and/or have significant industry experience.
Some students may be asked to attend an interview.
Applicants who believe they may be eligible for Accreditation of Recognised Prior and/or Experiential Learning (APRL/APEL) will be considered on an individual basis.
If you have any queries in relation to entry qualifications, then please contact the University Centre directly.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £14500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £14500 | Year 1 |
| England | £9525 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9525 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9525 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9525 | Year 1 |
| International | £14500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The tuition fee for entry onto one of our degree programmes is charged per academic year. Our tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary rise, as per government guidance. Any change to currently advertised tuition fees will be communicated prior to enrolment onto a course of study.
Please note that if module or whole year restudy are required there will be additional tuition fee costs associated to this.
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