Outdoor Adventure Education - BA (Hons)
Plymouth Marjon University

Student rating

(4.3)

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UNISTATS, UCAS

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

Main Site

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

Sep 2027

Duration

3 Year

Course info

This is an active degree that uses traditional outdoor activities such as climbing, kayaking, hillwalking, sailing, forest schools and coasteering as fieldwork experiences upon which to base your learning. It explores how people learn about themselves by working in natural environments. You will discover how to bring out the best in others, helping them to deal with physical and emotional challenges, how to build co-operative teams and provide appropriate levels of support. You will develop skills in team working, creative problem solving, effective communication, client awareness, self-management and resilience, as well as developing your technical outdoor activity skills. This group becomes particularly close-knit and supportive, as a collection of like-minded enthusiasts.

Why this course at Marjon?

• Study with an experienced, passionate academic team with 100% student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2017 and 2018.
• Your classrooms are the stunning scenery of Dartmoor National Park and the beautiful rivers, estuaries and surfing beaches of Devon and Cornwall.
• Technical equipment is provided and available for your own adventures at no extra cost.
• There are opportunities to study abroad in Canada or Iceland or take up international placements with Camp America.

What might I become?

This course leads to a variety of professional education-based roles. You may choose to teach, where your skillset can set you apart. You may work for expedition companies, in outdoor centres, as an outdoor learning specialist in schools, at adventure holiday companies, or you may set up your own business. Graduates also join the uniformed public services, both emergency and the military.

Find out more at Open Day

Open Day is your opportunity to find out more about studying Outdoor Adventure Education at Marjon. You’ll meet lecturers and find out why we are ranked second in the UK for teaching quality*. Our student life talks will help you prepare to go to university, covering topics such as careers, funding, sport and our award winning on-campus student support service. You can also take a tour of the campus with a current student and find out about the student-led clubs and societies. Book on to an Open Day at: www.marjon.ac.uk/open-day

Why study at Marjon?

• First-class facilities used by world-class athletes
• Small, person-focused university
• No.2 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)
• No.4 university in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023)
• No.4 uni in England for Education (Student Experience) (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)

Key stats

Complete University Guide ranking

Complete University Guide Education ranking

SOURCE:

UNISTATS, UCAS

What students say

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Plymouth Marjon University

Outdoor Adventure Education - BA (Hons)

Most staff are fantastic, the store is great Course has gone down hill and the uni struggling to support there students and give them the right classes

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katie Luscombe

Plymouth Marjon University

Outdoor Adventure Education - BA (Hons)

I have my time at Marjon be very positive place, great atmosphere. The staff are very lovely and supportive and want the very best for you and are encouraging for practice development The lecturers are very knowledgeable and passionate about teaching and student support and are always welcoming and willing to answer questions. I feel much more supported and happy within Marjon university than did at my undergrad My only hesitance towards recommending the university is solely based on location and reliance on public transport. I commute into university via train and then bus and fid it very difficult to make it in on-time, sometimes in at all, depending on weather, strikes engineering faults. Other than location and external factors that affect that I would highly recommend the university and its staff.

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Francis Treseder

Plymouth Marjon University

Outdoor Adventure Education - BA (Hons)

I have many things to say about Marjon and its all good! As its a lot of things I will bullet point it. . Location is far from city centre but it is next to public transport :) . My enrolment process was easy and stress free . my lecturers are fantastic, very down to earth and understanding. . I have never felt more listened to or supported by an organisation in my life . I am very busy so I do not have time for the student life aspects of the uni but from what I can tell it is amazing. - there is something for everyone . Student union is encouraged , maybe even required ? not sure on that . .There is always someone with the time to listen to you and help you with what you need !

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Josiah Parris

Plymouth Marjon University

Outdoor Adventure Education - BA (Hons)

I'm doing my course fully online and my experience has been brilliant. I live a couple of hours away from the campus so I've done everything actually course-related remotely, but I've had the opportunity to visit the campus and I know I can access it and its facilities if I want or need to. The structure and support offered by my course and its tutors is fantastic. It's designed with working professionals like myself in mind, so I am able to complete the modules at times that fit around my busy schedule. I was a little unsure how well it would suit me to begin with, but I have found it to be one of the best experiences of my life. My self-confidence has grown massively and it's ignited a desire in me to continue to study and learn. I have no suggestions for improvement. My experience with Marjon has been wonderful.

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Jade Rush

Plymouth Marjon University

Outdoor Adventure Education - BA (Hons)

I love studying at Marjon the Staff and feel make it feel like a community of like minded people who want to excel in their academic studies. The library is my favorite place to get work done, with helpful and friendly staff who are always ready and happy to help. The new and improved Hub is a great place to relax and catch up with some friend in between studying while grabbing some food or drinks to keep you going. When I began, Barjon was the place to be, and when this closed during the day, second year felt like it was lacking this element. However upon returning for my third year the University had really considered the need for a place to be able to unwind, and excelled with the Hub. I feel like some of the areas feel a little outdated (such as some of the toilets) however they are all fully functional and keep to a great clean standard. Parking can be an issue and while I am aware this is a separate company, the markings for where you can and can not park are not all clear. I feel Marjon should work with the external company to improve the parking further. I truly love being part of Marjon and will feel lost when I no long attend but grateful that they would be the reason my future profession is possible.

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Entry requirements

Exam type:

A level

CCC-BBC Grades/points required

Not currently available, please Contact University for up to date information.

Tuition fees

Student living

per year

Students from

DATA SOURCE:

UCAS / IDP Connect

Latest reviews

How University rating students rated:

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Overall rating

4.3

5 stars

41%

4 stars

46%

3 stars

10%

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1 star

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Education Studies

Rob Greensmith

Plymouth Marjon University

Reviewed: 27/12/22

Outdoor Adventure Education - BA (Hons)

The location of Truro Campus is great for those in Cornwall looking to study locally without needing to travel far. The team are fantastic and always happy to help guide you so you can make the most of your studies. My only criticism is that it is hard to feel like you’re part of Marjon when you’re studying away from the main campus and because of that the facilities are slightly lacking in terms of access to the university library, however there are other university libraries at Penryn that can be used by those studying at Marjon. Overall, a really positive experience in my first semester at Marjon.

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Francesca

Plymouth Marjon University

Reviewed: 12/01/23

Outdoor Adventure Education - BA (Hons)

Much better for education than psychology but I still really enjoy both aspects. Really great course if you are thinking about teaching and don’t want to commit to a BEd for 3 years and it gives you time to weigh up whether teaching is right for you. Lecturers are really caring and go out of there way to make sure you are okay. Small class sizes means that the lecturers get to know you too which for me is a bonus.

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David Figgins

Plymouth Marjon University

Reviewed: 12/02/24

Outdoor Adventure Education - BA (Hons)

Marjon is well-known for their Education dept./programmes. The learning is engaging and current, and is applicable to my current job. I have easy access to my tutor, and because I am doing my course online, I can make it fit to my busy schedule.

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Kerrie Preshous

Plymouth Marjon University

Reviewed: 12/01/23

Outdoor Adventure Education - BA (Hons)

The very experienced lecturers are always available to support you, offering advice for your course and personal well-being. An excellent university to study at, with a huge range of facilities.

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Josiah Parris

Plymouth Marjon University

Reviewed: 20/02/25

Outdoor Adventure Education - BA (Hons)

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Lauren

Plymouth Marjon University

Reviewed: 28/03/22

Outdoor Adventure Education - BA (Hons)

Lovely place to study. Small, family feel to Marjon where everyone supports each other. I’m glad I returned to Marjon to do my masters 7 years after my undergraduate!

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