University of Chichester

Online Prospectus

stylecurve

Bookmark and Share

Adventure Education Foundation Degree

Our Foundation Degree in Adventure Education offers those already working in the adventure industry or who have access to working with groups in the adventure setting an opportunity to gain a higher qualification. You will acquire a range of academic insights that will further your understanding of adventure education in order to develop professionally and academically. Through evaluating your current practice, it is intended that you will be of greater value to your existing organisation or find that new opportunities within and outside the sector become available. On successful completion of the foundation degree you are able to gain entry to the extension to honours programme where you have the option to study for a further year to gain an honours degree in adventure facilitation.

Indicative Course Content

Over the two years of study each module follows principles of theory based practice. Through a variety of learning approaches, including work related observations, essays, seminars, tutorials, residentials and distance learning you are presented with contemporary theories and models appropriate to adventure education. The focus of your learning will be theory based practice.

Indicative Areas of Study

  • Environmental Awareness
  • Psychology of Adventure Participation and Performance
  • Applied Adventure Physiology
  • Understanding Groups in the Outdoors
  • Analysis of Performance
  • Residential Experiences

Why this Course?

  • Maintain and enhance employment in the adventure industry whilst developing academic knowledge
  • Focused on work-based learning
  • Foundation Degree students are in a unique position of being able to ‘earn while they learn’
  • Students attend university for short blocks each semester
  • Students will be able to study alongside 90+ full time Adventure Education students
  • Students are supported by visiting professionals and practitioners
  • Flexible programme of study

Careers

  • Adventure facilitation
  • Adventure centre work
  • Coaching
  • Outdoor centre work

For more information please visit: http://www.chiuni.ac.uk/aded/FDAinAdventureEducation.cfm
Fact File
Further
Information: 		01243 816002 or aded.chiuni.ac.uk
Application Details: UCAS Code X900 - Foundation Degree in Adventure Education. Indicative Modules
Length of Programme: 2 Years Full Time. Delivery Full and Part Time
Entry Requirements: Typical entry requirements - individual offers may vary:
Applicants should be currently employed in the adventure industry or have the opportunity to work with groups and individuals in the adventure setting.
A levels: at least one A level;
Edexcel National Award / Certificate/Diploma: Sport - Passes;
Advanced / Progression Diploma: GradeE plus at least 60 points from the Additional Specialist Learning - A level or National Award;
International Baccalaureate: 24 points;
QAA-approved Access Diploma: Pass;
GCSEs. For general entrance requirements regarding GCSEs please contact the Admissions office.

Applicants with qualifications from other countries: The University of Chichester considers applicants from a wide range of countries with appropriate A level equivalent qualifications. Non native speakers of English are expected to have IELTS 6.0, or equivalent.

Applicants without the above formal qualifications but who have relevant skills and work / life experience will be considered on an individual basis and may be assessed through a written portfolio.
Interview: Yes
Campus Info: Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Combinations: No combined courses