FdSc Outdoor Coaching and Leadership at Teesside University

Programme overview

A two-year foundation degree integrating coaching, leadership and the therapeutic application of outdoor activities, awarded by Teesside University and delivered in partnership with Darlington College, where students study. It includes residentials in locations such as the Lake District and North Wales and offers recognised awards such as Lowland Expedition Leader, Outdoor First Aid and Paddle UK qualifications.

Department: Sport & Exercise | Duration: 2 years full-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Coaching for Paddlesport, Coaching Science Fundamentals, Leadership on Land, Principles of Sport Science, Reflective Research for Outdoor Practice and Wellbeing and the Outdoors. Year 2 covers Applied Adventure Therapy, Applied Coaching Science, Applied Expedition Logistics, Business for New Ventures, an Outdoor Research Project and Performance for Paddlesport.

Career pathways

Outdoor coaching and instruction, education, youth work and community development, adventure therapy, wellbeing and social impact roles, freelance work and self-employment, and the environmental, outdoor tourism and conservation sectors; further study progression is also possible.

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Application information

Entry requirements

40-48 UCAS tariff points, or suitability shown through a Level 3 qualification (NVQ 3, BTEC Award, A level) or appropriate training through work. GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English, maths and science, or equivalent. Applications from international students requiring a student visa are not accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years full-time

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