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University of Chichester

Chichester , England ,United Kingdom

BA (Hons) in Outdoor and Adventure Education

Our four-year-degree links activity e.g. mountain biking to physiology or psychology. It is the only course validated with a one-year placement that you can do anywhere in the world. You will develop strong professional relationships because the staff is highly qualified in the practical domain. All of our theory and practice are taught by our own staff. 

There are three themes you will study:

THEME ONE

You will consider how the individual makes sense of the adventure education experience. This could be understanding your own physiology or your own motivation for adventure in psychology for example. Critical reflection on your own personal experience is central to knowledge and understanding.

THEME TWO

You will consider how groups perform in the adventure environment through an understanding of group dynamics and teaching strategies. Consideration will be given to aspects such as leadership, facilitation, decision-making, and problem-solving.

THEME THREE

You will focus on your impact on the adventure environment, considering environmental philosophy, user conflict, and impact reduction.

Campus Information

Bishop Otter Campus

Our Bishop Otter Campus in Chichester is set in beautiful surroundings with plenty of relaxing green space and a combination of attractive, historic buildings and excellent modern facilities. Back in 1839, the campus was founded by William Otter, Bishop of Chichester. 180 years later, the University still retains a strong sense of history as original parts still remain. Chichester is a beautiful city which offers a wealth of history and culture. It has many historical places to discover such as Chichester Cathedral, Market Cross and Chichester City Walls. Alongside its history, Chichester is surrounded by breath-taking sandy beaches with East and West Wittering beaches only 20 minutes away from campus. The South Downs National Park begins just 1.5 miles from our Chichester campus. From rolling hills to bustling market towns, the South Downs National Park's landscapes cover 1,600km² of breath-taking views and hidden gems. With Brighton, Portsmouth and Southampton all under an hour away, the University of Chichester is perfectly placed for exploring the south coast.

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

We’re a friendly and professional team, dedicated to helping students and graduates to plan their futures, to learn about the world of work and meet employers.

There are many ways employers may get involved with the University and meet the talent of our students and graduates. 

The Careers and Employability team can help with finding work or postgraduate study, developing connections and skills, going freelance or starting a business.  We’ll assist with searching for jobs, choosing a career, completing and sharpening an application form or CV.

PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW is applicable after the course.(Bachelors & Masters only)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

BANGLADESH

  • International Foundation Year

INDIA

  • Higher Secondary School Certificate
  • Standard VII from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
  • The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE)
  • Metro State Boards (Delhi, Maharashtra, Chennai, Kolkata, and Karnataka) 
  • Minimum 60%.

For High School qualifications from alternative boards, an International Foundation Year will be required.

NEPAL

  • Higher Secondary Education Board Examination

PLUS

  • A recognized international foundation year

PAKISTAN

  • International Foundation Programme

SRI LANKA

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

OR 

  • A-Levels (including Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced level) equivalent) 

Typical Offer (individual offers may vary):

UCAS Tariff points: 104 – 112 (A levels or combination with AS / EPQ / BTEC/ Cambridge Technical)
A levels: BBC - BCC
BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DMM - MMM
Access to HE Diploma: Pass 
International Baccalaureate: 28 points 
IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5