ABOUT THE COURSE
With 25 years’ experience in outdoor leisure, Solent University are experts at producing knowledgeable and industry ready adventure management graduates. Combining the practical elements of adventure sports management with essential business management skills, this programme is well suited to those who are looking to enter the sports tourism, leisure or outdoor entertainment industry.
BA (Hons) Adventure and Outdoor Management scored 100% overall satisfaction for NSS 2019.
The curriculum was constructed with vital transferable business skills in mind. Whether it be finance, human resources or site management, this course aims to equip learners with the knowledge they need to succeed in managerial roles.
The beginning of the course covers a range of topics and aims to give learners a broad knowledge of the industry. During the second year students are encouraged to explore their particular areas of interest through application to assessments and research projects. In the third year of study, students are able to specialise and pursue optional units that relate to their desired career.
Students are also offered the opportunity to undertake flexible work placements before the end of year two, encouraging the development of real-world skills in a ‘live’ industry setting. This placement can also be carried out abroad, which is ideal for those considering employment overseas at the end of their degree.
For students wishing to develop their practical outdoor coaching, we provide access to exclusive discounts in a range of water and land-based national governing body awards (NGBs). These are optional and offered outside of the course programme as part of extracurricular enrichment activities in partnership with our local outdoor centres. Students are also given guidance on how to pursue these additional qualifications through work experience and engagement with Solent's outdoor clubs and societies to maximise career opportunities after graduation.
YOUR FUTURE
The adventure and outdoor sports industry is extraordinarily broad, giving you a chance to combine the activities you love with a lucrative career.
You’ll be well placed to find a management role at an existing company in this fast-growing, exciting industry; or if you’re interested in starting your own business Solent provides extensive support and advice for student and graduate entrepreneurs.
Career management opportunities through teaching, coaching, facilitating, instructing, co-ordination, marketing, selling, developing in the following industry areas:
- Outdoor adventure centres
- Schools and colleges
- Military / public services
- Youth and community services
- National governing body agencies
- Adventure event companies
- Corporate entertainment
- Retail - equipment and clothing
- Adventure media
- Health, social and welfare services.
PLACEMENTS
You’ll undertake a flexible work placement before the end of year two, providing the opportunity to develop real-world skills and experience in an industry setting.
You will have the opportunity to carry out your work placement abroad, typically for a minimum of six weeks (210 hours) during the summer period.
Placements are wide-ranging and have included: summer camps in the USA, Canada and Europe; tour operators such as Neilson, Sunsail, Acorn Adventure and JB Ski; adventure operators such as Go Ape and PGL; the British Army Reserves; Active Nation; and more.
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