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Welcome to the Division of the Outdoors and the BA (Hons) Adventure Sports Coaching & BA (Hons) Outdoor Leadership and BA (Hons) Outdoor (Leadership) Blended Top-up courses.

The full-time programmes are three years in duration, with an option of extending this to four years by taking an internship. The Top-up course is part-time over two years, and delivered on weekends.

We hope you enjoy the content of our website and are encouraged to join us for a fantastic time doing the things you love - outdoors! NGB Qualifications are paid for by UCLan. Please click here for further details.

If you would like any further information please contact the course leaders:

BA (Hons) Adventure Sports Coaching: Paul Gray
BA (Hons) Outdoor Leadership: Allison Inkster
BA (Hons) Outdoor (Leadership) Blended Top-up: Rosemary Powell.




Students undertake a number of week-long residentials throughout the 1st and 2nd years of study, providing excellent opportunities to apply theoretical underpinnings within real outdoor/adventure experiences.

We are also proud of our stores facility at Valentine House, UCLan Sports Arena, Preston. Valentine House provides students with the opportunity to borrow high quality outdoor clothing and equipment as part of their personal and professional development.

With direct access onto the canal and acres of space within the grounds, this facility not only provides students with more accessible access to equipment, but will also allow academic staff to deliver practically themed lectures.



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