Course summary
Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College, brings together two Further and Higher Education colleges to make one strong, responsive and ambitious organisation with the vision, resources and expertise to best support the evolving and growing skills demands in the region and beyond. Located on the stunning Jurassic Coast and the beautiful Dorset countryside, our campuses offer a diverse range of courses, training and CPD that cater to a wide array of interests, career paths and business needs. Across our two campuses we offer full and part-time higher education courses, with Weymouth focussing on vocational courses such as art, media, performing arts, health and social care, sport and public services and Kingston Maurward specialising in land-based courses covering subjects such as agriculture, wildlife, ecology and conservation. Together, we focus on the best interests of students, staff and employers in our local community and beyond, with industry-standard facilities, experienced teaching staff and outstanding support in a diverse, vibrant and welcoming environment. This is an exciting two year programme is delivered on our Kingston Maurward campus and will develop learners skills to manage outdoor adventure facilities and enterprises to a high level of expertise. It will offer a great opportunity for students to increase their practical and management skills for entry into the industry. It will cover key aspects of the breadth of the industry, health and safety and outdoor education. Modules will include: Physical activity, health and lifestyle Outdoor Learning Risk and Safety Management The Sport Landscape as well as modules in Leadership, Operations Management, Coaching and Outdoor activities The second year will develop skills in: Entrepreneurship Activity programming Facilities management as well as modules in Adventure Tourism, advanced coaching and exercise physiology.
Modules
Physical activity, health and lifestyle Outdoor Learning Risk and Safety Management The Sport Landscape as well as modules in Leadership, Operations Management, Coaching and Outdoor activities The second year will develop skills in: Entrepreneurship Activity programming Facilities management as well as modules in Adventure Tourism, advanced coaching and exercise physiology.
Assessment method
Assessments will include written assessment, presentations, portfolios and practical assessments.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- D398
- Institution code:
- W66
- Campus name:
- Kingston Maurward Campus
- Campus code:
- K
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - A
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://ols.kmc.ac.uk/WCFWebSite/KMC_OnlineServices/default.aspx
Additional entry requirements
Other
Applicants should ensure they have GCSE English and Maths at grade 4+
English language requirements
Applicants should have IELTS at 5.5
https://ols.kmc.ac.uk/WCFWebSite/KMC_OnlineServices/default.aspx
https://ols.kmc.ac.uk/WCFWebSite/KMC_OnlineServices/default.aspx
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £6500 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6500 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £6500 | Year 1 |
Wales | £6500 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £6500 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £6500 | Year 1 |
EU | £9500 | Year 1 |
International | £9500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College
Cranford Avenue
Weymouth
DT4 7LQ