Adventure Tourism (Joint Honours - Buxton)

UCAS code: Y004

Start date: September

Course length: full time: three years, part time: four-six years

Campus: Buxton Campus

This course is available to international students

Adventure Tourism is off piste! It's around the world, around the country and around the corner in the Peak District. It is a new area of study that combines the classic tourism offer of sun, sea, sand and Sangria with sustainability, style and snow. It's about being forward looking, entrepreneurial and challenging the classic notions of the tourism experience.

You will study in the beautiful spa town of Buxton in the heart of the Peak District - it's a perfect place to develop your skills in adventure related activities.

• BA (Hons) in Adventure Tourism and Countryside Management
• BA (Hons) in Ecotourism and Adventure Tourism

Level 4         

• Outdoor Research and Professional Development 1
• Adventure Tourism Fundamentals
• Adventure Geography
• Philosophical Perspectives of Outdoor Adventure

Level 5         

• Outdoor Research and Professional Development 2
• Adventure Market Management
• Socio-Political Issues
• GIS and Applied Mapping

Optional Completion of Diploma in Professional Practice  

Level 6      

• Independent Study
• Adventure Communications and Public Relations
• Current Issues and Professional Development
• Adventure Tourism Case Studies

Our entry requirements are usually 260-280 UCAS points, of which at least 160 will be from your core A2s (full A levels) or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Diploma, International Baccalaureate, Scottish Highers etc.

We'll accept up to 100-120 points towards the total from level 3 qualifications such as AS levels (where those AS levels are not taken on to A2 level), the Extended Project or Music qualifications.

We don't accept points from Key Skills Level 3. If you have any questions about what is or isn't accepted, please contact our Admissions team.

We also accept the Access to HE Diploma.

Your points at level 3 will be in addition to 5 GCSEs at grade C or equivalent level 2 qualifications.

The UCAS tariff points are a guide - we'll also consider all the information that you've included in your application. We'll also want to see that you're enthusiastic and motivated to take this course and that you have the potential to benefit from coming to university.

General undergraduate entry requirements

Fees for 2013/14

This is a resource intensive course.

UK/EU students

• Full time: £8,250 (each year)
• £1,030 per module (you usually take 18 of these modules in total)

International students

• Full time: £10,225 (per year)

*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.

You will be assessed by a combination of written assignments, coursework, oral presentations and exams.

There are lots of exciting jobs you can go into including expedition leadership and on-site adventure tourism management. You will be able to apply for jobs in adventure tourism marketing and promotion in organisations in the UK and abroad.

Recent graduates have progressed in to careers in adventure media such as guidebook writing and production. If you would like to teach, you will just need to take a suitable postgraduate training course after you have finished. Or you can go on to study a PhD.

"With small groups and a passionate lecturer the course feels more personal and makes me more enthusiastic and willing to learn. You get to know the lecturer and they get to know you, which you may not find at larger universities."

Richard Powazynski, Final year, Adventure Tourism student.