Outdoor Recreation Education

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Year

2012

Award

Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation Education

Length

3 years

Campuses

Bendigo

Course description

This course aims to prepare students to teach and lead in fields relevant to outdoor recreation education, with an emphasis on environmental and social responsibility and cultural aspects of outdoor recreation. Students develop expertise in activities across a wide range of environments including bush, rock, alpine and river. Practical electives include subjects covering rock climbing, cross-country skiing, cycling and paddling.

Course structure

First year emphasises basic concepts in environmental studies and facilitates an experiential, theoretical and practical understanding of outdoor education.

Second and third year studies cover bush, rock, river and alpine environments, and safety and leadership in the outdoors, as well as continuing field work based on theoretical studies. In third year, students can undertake electives in a relevant area of interest. Students also undertake 160 days' practical experience throughout the course.

Subject details

Bendigo

Major areas of study

Outdoor and environment education, outdoor education, outdoor leadership and guiding, outdoor recreation, adventure tourism.

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) - 60.20
International Baccalaureate - 24
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) - 63
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
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 (February)

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 are likely to work as leaders in school camps or environmental centres, outdoor instructors in the outdoor education industry, or leaders or instructors in the adventure travel industry.