Outdoor Environmental Education

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Year

2012

Award

Bachelor of Outdoor Environmental Education

Length

3 years

Campuses

Bendigo

Course description

This course aims to prepare students to teach and lead in fields relevant to outdoor environmental education, with emphasis on natural history, environmental studies, and social and cultural aspects of the environment. While the course provides the opportunity for students to develop some outdoor skills and knowledge, it focuses mainly on outdoor environmental education studies. Please note: teaching in Australian government schools requires completion of a further Graduate Diploma in Education or Master of Teaching.

Course structure

First year emphasises basic concepts in environmental studies and facilitates a personal and theoretical understanding of outdoor environmental education.

Second-year content includes environmental interpretation studies concerned with river and wetlands, bush and local environs. Third-year studies include aspects of natural history, environmental sustainability, outdoor education, and the social and cultural aspects of the environment. Students undertake 110 days' fieldwork over the duration of the program.

Subject details

Bendigo

Major areas of study

Outdoor and environmental education, environmental studies, environment and sustainability, outdoor education, outdoor leadership and guiding

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-undergraduates

Additional costs (AUD)

Students should 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) - 82.35
International Baccalaureate - 27
GCE A Levels - 7
Hong Kong A Levels - 7
HKDSE - 8,4
Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC
STPM - 8
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) - 60
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.

Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)

Industry experience

The following types of industry experience are available in this course.

Workplace experience 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 may work as education officers in local government agencies or environmental education centres and national parks.