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BA (Hons) Adventure Tourism Management
UCAS CODE N870
Adventure tourism has taken the adventure Year 1 Cert HE
sector by storm bringing adventure activity Core modules are:
experiences into the mainstream. New, fresh • introduction to professional
and continuously developing, our graduates
have a fantastic opportunity to become a adventure practice
part of the story in shaping this • introduction to adventure tourism
dynamic sector. • adventure geography:
This degree focuses on tourism and the Scottish perspective
business practices within the adventure • introduction to sports coaching
sector, applied in the context of essential
practical professional skills for leadership and leadership
and safety. Customers expect great service Plus, two optional modules to suit
and a safe experience that will satisfy their your interests.
dreams of adventure. You will acquire the
skills and knowledge to deliver and manage Year 2 Dip HE
this, with a critical understanding of the Core modules are:
ethical and professional values required. • understanding adventure
• the contemporary workplace
You will cover outdoor skills practice • adventure operations and risk management
(access to professional NGB training and • adventure tourism guiding and interpretation
assessment with the School of Adventure Plus, two optional modules to suit
Study’s practical credits system), safety and your interests.
leadership, tourism, research, business and
entrepreneurship – all underpinned by a Year 3 BA
growing and deepening understanding of the Core modules are:
meaning of 'adventure'. • sustainable management of
We work closely with adventure tourism adventure tourism
providers and larger scale organisations to • planning international expeditions
give you direct access to professional-level • research skills
experiences and practice. Plus, a wide Plus, three optional modules to suit
range of national and international links for your interests.
opportunities like work placements and
adventure projects. Year 4 BA (Hons)
Core modules are:
• critical perspectives of adventure tourism
• emergent tourism trends
• inclusive adventure
• perceptions of risk and decision-making
You will also choose one double credit
project or research-based module:
• dissertation
• professional adventure project
• research and plan a new business venture
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