Welcome to your course
Welcome to the Outdoor Leadership degree course at the University of Cumbria, prepare yourself for the most amazing three years of study with us. Set in the heart of the Lake District, you will spend the first week getting to know fellow students and lecturers out in the great outdoors.
The first week will be a very exciting time where we will take you into the Langdale fells with fellow students and lecturing staff to get to know each other. We use this time to find out more about you and how the Outdoor Leadership course can help you to fulfil your outdoor ambitions.
Welcome Week Timetables
BA (Hons)
Welcome week
Welcome Week starts for all students at 9am on Monday 17th September in Ambleside (posters around the campus will display the room to meet). During your first day, you will meet all the students on outdoor courses, lecturers and your Course Leader.
Tuesday and Wednesday will begin with presentations and lectures (bring a way of taking notes) that will set you up for the coming year as well as introducing a formative assessment task. Both afternoons will include some practical activities helping you get to know your location and your peers; wear active footwear and a coat. Extending the theme of getting to know your new place and the people you'll study with Thursday involves a local fell walk for which you will need the following:
- Packed lunch and drink
- Waterproof top and bottom
- Warm clothing
- Walking boots (walked in)
- Day pack (rucksack).
Your welcome week will conclude with local walk to our waterfront base with your programme leader. With an opportunity for further questions and we will ensure you have all the information you need to start your course on the following Monday. Past students have enjoyed Welcome week, we hope you do too.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about your course, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our Admissions team.
