Natural Resources Education
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Natural Resources Education
Length
3 years
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
This course provides a comprehensive grounding in outdoor environmental education and environmental studies, leading to related careers in community and government organisations, community environmental education and land management. It also provides a pathway to postgraduate studies in environment or education.
Course structure
First year covers biology, geology, naturalist and environmental studies, providing an experiential and theoretical understanding of outdoor environmental education. Second year covers environmental interpretation, ecology, regional catchments, environmental law, river, wetlands and bush environments, sustainable nature tourism and Australian culture and land, and allows four electives.
Third year emphasises skills for managing parks and wildlife, politics and land management, teaching natural history, education in the outdoors, naturalist studies interpretation. Students can choose electives in specific areas of interest. Content also includes 50 days' field experience over the duration of the program.
Subject details
Major areas of study
Education, Outdoor and Environment Education, Ecology, Ecosystem Management, Environmental studies, Environment and Sustainability
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
21 320
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
Students will need to allow A$1500 - A$2000 to purchase suitable outdoor field equipment such as a sleeping bag and wet weather gear. These items may be purchased from any supplier; they remain students' personal property. Students are encouraged to bring any camping gear they may already have and to wait until they have commenced the course before purchasing any new gear.
Selection
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTM Foundation Studies - 65
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - 83.00
International Baccalaureate - 30
GCE A Levels - 7
Hong Kong A Levels - 7
HKDSE - 8,4
Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC
STPM - 7
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 75
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 4
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 65
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.2
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.8
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6
GAOKAO - see: the website
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
Extra requirements
Applicants for this course must also complete Supplementary Application Form from the website
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Industry project (university-based, for academic credit)
Additional information
Students should ensure they are aware of the physical components and location requirements of the course. Students with a disability, medical condition or any concerns that may affect potential participation in some of the practical components of the course are invited to discuss their options with the course coordinator.
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to find work in land and natural resources management, as a ranger or education officer in national parks, in community education for sustainability and ecology or in environmental education centres.