Course overview
This course is for those who prefer to work outdoors rather than in a cubicle.
The Bachelor of Outdoor Education combines environmental experiences (such as bushwalking, rock climbing, cross-country skiing and canoeing) with naturalist studies, preparing you for a career in outdoor and environmental education or adventure guiding.
You'll choose a major from either outdoor education or educational nature tourism. As part of your studies, you’ll explore natural history and the social and cultural aspects of the environment.
With further study, you'll also be able to work as a qualified teacher in primary or secondary schools.
The outdoor education major includes at least 140 days of fieldwork in subjects focusing on bush environments, water environments, winter alpine environments, rock environments and naturalist studies.
The educational nature tourism major includes at least 80 days of practical work and elective studies from other disciplines.
The Bachelor of Outdoor Education combines environmental experiences (such as bushwalking, rock climbing, cross-country skiing and canoeing) with naturalist studies, preparing you for a career in outdoor and environmental education or adventure guiding.
You'll choose a major from either outdoor education or educational nature tourism. As part of your studies, you’ll explore natural history and the social and cultural aspects of the environment.
With further study, you'll also be able to work as a qualified teacher in primary or secondary schools.
The outdoor education major includes at least 140 days of fieldwork in subjects focusing on bush environments, water environments, winter alpine environments, rock environments and naturalist studies.
The educational nature tourism major includes at least 80 days of practical work and elective studies from other disciplines.
Course record
Majors
Catchment management, Community work, Cultural studies, Ecological studies, Ecosystem management, Environment and sustainability, Environmental management, Environmental studies, Geography, Land and water management, Land resource management, Natural resource management, Outdoor education, Outdoor leadership and guiding, Outdoor recreation, Parks and recreation management, Resource/environmental management.
Career Opportunities
You’ll be prepared for careers in outdoor and environmental education services to schools, community environmental education, as national park guides, land and natural resources management, environmental interpretation for government or corporate sectors, sustainability and ecology community education, and nature tourism operations.
Complete a Master of Teaching (Primary or Secondary) and qualify to teach in areas like outdoor and environmental studies, geography, biology and humanities.
Complete a Master of Teaching (Primary or Secondary) and qualify to teach in areas like outdoor and environmental studies, geography, biology and humanities.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. Non-Year 12 prerequisites Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
English requirement
IELTS 7, no band below 7TOEFL iBT 94, no band below 24PTE Academic 65-72, no band below 65Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 185-190, no band below 185
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- BendigoVICMarch 2021
- BendigoVIC