Outdoor And Environmental Education (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Outdoor and Environmental Education
Length
2 years
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
This course is an advanced program intended for professionals in outdoor and environmental education and related fields. It takes an international perspective, and considers outdoor and environmental education in regional contexts. Students are encouraged to take some subjects with partner institutions overseas for elective credit.
Course structure
First year comprises the Graduate Diploma in Outdoor and Environmental
Education (120 credit points). An optional minor thesis provides the chance to conduct research and qualify for entry to a higher degree by research. The
course structure permits students to complete their thesis or project in locations other than Bendigo to consider regional and national contexts in their learning experiences.
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)
Students may need to purchase fieldwork clothing and equipment 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
Applicants with a three-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary qualification are eligible for entry to the full two-year
program (240 credit points) consisting of subjects from the Graduate Diploma in Outdoor and Environmental Education
(120 credit points) and Master’s level subjects (120 credit points).
Direct entry into the second year of the program (120 credit points) may be offered to applicants who:
- can demonstrate academic achievement and potential for
successful study at Master’s level, and
- have a three-year degree in any field and a Graduate Diploma
in a cognate field to outdoor or environmental education, or
- have a four-year degree in a cognate field, or
- have a three-year degree in a cognate field to outdoor or environmental education and an approved fourth year of study in a relevant discipline.
Applicants seeking direct entry to the second year of the
program must have research training or experience.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Career opportunities
Graduate positions include education officer, environmental interpreter, environmental officer, outdoor education professional, tour guide, tour operator, tourism planning officer.