Leadership in the Outdoors 7.5 credits

About the course

The course aims to develop the student's skills in leadership in different situations in the outdoors. The course integrates theories of leadership and group processes where reflection is a tool for developing leadership in the outdoors.

Sport Education

Sport Education is a scientific discipline in which knowledge is created about the processes through which the human being is being formed and changed under social, cultural, and historical circumstances within the field of sports. The sport pedagogy field deals with, for example, various aspects of upbringing, socialisation, education, learning, teaching, governance, organisation and leadership or other processes. Questions can be raised, for example, about how and why certain values, knowledge, and skills are developed, how and why they are maintained, and how they vary within and between generations, groups and individuals.

Outdoor Adventure

You plan and lead outdoor activities in different environments, practice basic outdoor skills, and learn to manage safety with a sustainable perspective.

Group Work and Community

You explore leadership theories and group dynamics, developing your ability to work in teams, reflect on your leadership, and understand how leadership influences group development in outdoor settings.

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Autumn 2026
- Leadership in the Outdoors
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  HT26 / Umeå / English / On site
  
  Application opens 16 March 2026
  
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  Starts
  31 August 2026
  
  Ends
  29 September 2026
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-62004
  
  Eligibility
  General entry requirements
  
  Selection
  
  Results-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
  
  Application
  The online application opens 16 March 2026 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 April 2026. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 28,113
  
  Total fee: SEK 28,113
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to bring anything to participate in the course? 

Since the course includes outdoor activities such as tenting and canoeing, you will receive a packing list with your acceptance notification and Welcome Letter. Some items can be borrowed on site.

Do I need to be able to swim? 

Yes, you should feel comfortable around water and be able to swim outdoors, as canoeing will take place on a lake or river. While a swimming certificate isn't required, it's important to know your own swimming ability and be able to swim with a life jacket, which is mandatory during canoeing.  

I am an exchange student. Will you be able to fill in documents (i.e. percentage) from my home university to translate the Swedish grade to percentage so that I can credit my course? 

No, we do not sign these documents. Your home university is responsible for translating Swedish grades into your country's grading system. It may help to present your course work and exams from Umeå University to your home university when you return.

Would you like to know more about the course?

Contact the study counsellor

Camilla Jonsson
camilla.jonsson@umu.se

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