Outdoor And Environmental Education (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Graduate Diploma in Outdoor and Environmental Education
Length
1 year
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
This program offers applicants with limited experience in outdoor or environmental education the opportunity to choose subjects according to their needs. Applicants with an outdoor or environmental education degree can extend their expertise into a new area, or add depth of knowledge in a specialist area.
A wide range of subjects is available, including Outdoor Education Experience, Outdoor Education Concepts, Bush Environments, River Environments, Winter Alpine Environments, Rock Environments, and Education and Sustainability. The course includes both the theoretical depth and integrated practical work for which the La Trobe's outdoor education program is internationally-renowned.
Course structure
The course comprises 120 credit points, spread over four core subjects and four outdoor and/or environmental education electives.
Subject details
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)
19 750
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
Special outdoor clothing and camping equipment for fieldwork worth up to
A$1500. Any items purchased remain the property of the student.
Selection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent. All applicants, including those with no experience in outdoor activities (e.g. lightweight camping), must have a reasonable level of fitness to be able to undertake overnight bushwalks and canoe trips in remote areas.
Extra requirements
Applicants must provide an original National Police Check (not more than a year old) from any jurisdiction in which the applicant has resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years (after the age of 18 years). Students must also apply for a Working with Children (WWC) Check upon course commencement. WWC applications are available through Australia Post offices.
Applicants must complete the
Supplementary Information Form at:
latrobe.edu.au/international/
apply/how-to/supplementaryadmissions-
forms
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/apply/how-to/supplementary-admissions-forms
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Additional information
Applicants will be advised of the exact start date however, this course commences mid-February each year, prior to the University Semester 1 (February) commencement date.
Career opportunities
Graduate positions include teacher in outdoor education or environmental centres, environmental officer, tour guide and tour operator.