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Adventure Tourism Management


1 : Awarding Institution / Body
Aberystwyth University


2a : Teaching Institution / University
Aberystwyth University


2b : Work-based learning (where appropriate)


Information provided by Aberystwyth Business School
- N/A

3a : Programme accredited by
Aberystwyth University


3b : Programme approved by
Aberystwyth University


4 : Final Award
Bachelor of Science


5 : Programme title
Adventure Tourism Management


6 : UCAS code
N870


7 : QAA Subject Benchmark


Information provided by Aberystwyth Business School
- Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism (HLST)

8 : Date of publication


Information provided by Aberystwyth Business School
- November 2023

9 : Educational aims of the programme


Information provided by Aberystwyth Business School
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  • To provide students with relevant technical, practical and inter-personal skills required for a career in tourism management generally, or adventure tourism management specifically.

  • To develop a knowledge and understanding of the differing subject matter that collectively makes up the discipline of tourism management, with a specific emphasis on adventure tourism management.

  • To develop an ability to synthesize concepts and ideas across disciplines and to take a holistic view of tourism and the issues it faces.

  • To develop an understanding of the influence that tourism can have on natural, social, political and cultural environments.

  • To develop and awareness of the legal, moral, ethical and social issues associated with the management of tourism.

  • To develop an understanding of the products, structure, operations and interactions within the tourism industry

  • To integrate theory and practice, through the use of site visits and industry-relevant assignments

  • To bring students into contact with the industry, associations or professional bodies, through field work and other activities in the internal/external environment, visits, visiting speakers and other professionals in the field, 'live' case-studies and events.



10 : Intended learning outcomes


Information provided by Aberystwyth Business School
- The scheme provides opportunities for students to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas:

10.1 : Knowledge and understanding


Information provided by Aberystwyth Business School
- A1 The concepts and characteristics of tourism as an area of academic and applied study A2 The products, structure of and interactions in the tourism industry A3 The role of tourism in communities and environments that it affects A4 The nature and characteristics of tourists and factors influencing their behaviour

10.2 : Skills and other attributes


Information provided by Aberystwyth Business School
- 10.2.1 Intellectual Skills
  • B1 Application of the skills needed for academic study and enquiry.

  • B2 Critically evaluate research and a variety of types of information and evidence.

  • B3 Analyse information from a number of sources in order to gain a coherent understanding of theory and practice, synthesizing and summarizing the outcomes.

  • B4 Apply strategies for appropriate selection of relevant information from a wide range of sources.

  • B5 Apply knowledge and skills to solve familiar and novel problems.

  • B6 Design an experiment, investigation, survey or other means to test a hypothesis or proposition.

10.2.2 Professional and Practical Skills
  • C1 Design, apply and analyse various research/study techniques.

  • C2 Plan, conduct, and report on investigations, including the use of secondary data.

  • C3 Collect and record information or data in the library or field and analyzing it using appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative techniques.

  • C4 Conceive, plan and undertake field or desk investigations in a responsible, ethical and safe manner, paying due attention to risk assessment, rights of access, relevant health and safety regulations, legal requirements and sensitivity to the impact of investigations on the environment and stakeholders.

  • C5 Appreciate and analyse management information and using it in decision making.

  • C6 Communicate effectively with individuals and organisations in a range of tourism scenarios.

  • C7 Write for a range of audiences including academics, tourism practitioners, bank managers, local community groups and tourists.

  • C8 Apply appropriate tourism management tools to a range of situations.



10.3 : Transferable/Key skills


Information provided by Aberystwyth Business School
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  • D1 Problem solving skills

  • D2 Research skills

  • D3 Communication skills

  • D4 Improving own learning and performance

  • D5 Team work skills

  • D6 Information technology skills

  • D7 Quantitative skills

  • D8 Personal development and career planning



11 : Program Structures and requirements, levels, modules, credits and awards




BSC Adventure Tourism Management [N870]

Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2024/2025Cynllun Anrhydedd Sengl - ar gael ers 2016/2017

Hyd (astudio Llawn Amser): 3 blwyddyn
Blwyddyn Ddiwethaf: 2025/2026

Rheolau Rhan 1

Blwyddyn 1 Craidd (80 Credyd)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
AB11120

Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance

AB13120

Understanding the Economy

AB15120

Fundamentals of Management and Business

Semester 2
AB15220

Data Analytics

Blwyddyn 1 Craidd (40 Credyd)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 2
AB17120

Marketing Principles and Contemporary Practice

AB19120

Principles of Tourism Management

Rheolau Rhan 2

Blwyddyn 2 Craidd (80 Credyd)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
AB29120

Destination and Attraction Management

AB29220

Adventure Tourism

AB29400

Activity Certification 1

Semester 2
AB29320

International Tourism in Practice

AB29420

Activity Certification 1

Blwyddyn 2 Opsiynau

Any approved ABS / IEC options. If you want to write a dissertation in your final year, modules AB25320 Research Methods must be chosen.

Blwyddyn Olaf Craidd (80 Credyd)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
AB39120

Sustainable Tourism

AB39400

Activity Certification 2

Semester 2
AB39220

Tourism Marketing

AB39320

Tourism Development and Planning

AB39420

Activity Certification 2

Blwyddyn Olaf Opsiynau

Choose 40 credits from any approved ABS / IEC options.


12 : Support for students and their learning
Every student is allocated a Personal Tutor. Personal Tutors have an important role within the overall framework for supporting students and their personal development at the University. The role is crucial in helping students to identify where they might find support, how and where to seek advice and how to approach support to maximise their student experience. Further support for students and their learning is provided by Information Services and Student Support and Careers Services.


13 : Entry Requirements
Details of entry requirements for the scheme can be found at http://courses.aber.ac.uk


14 : Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning
All taught study schemes are subject to annual monitoring and periodic review, which provide the University with assurance that schemes are meeting their aims, and also identify areas of good practice and disseminate this information in order to enhance the provision.


15 : Regulation of Assessment
Academic Regulations are published as Appendix 2 of the Academic Quality Handbook: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aqro/handbook/app-2/.


15.1 : External Examiners
External Examiners fulfill an essential part of the University’s Quality Assurance. Annual reports by External Examiners are considered by Faculties and Academic Board at university level.


16 : Indicators of quality and standards
The Department Quality Audit questionnaire serves as a checklist about the current requirements of the University’s Academic Quality Handbook. The periodic Department Reviews provide an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of quality assurance processes and for the University to assure itself that management of quality and standards which are the responsibility of the University as a whole are being delivered successfully.