UndergraduateEnvironmental Science
Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership
Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership at Victoria University is designed to meet the needs of the outdoor education and recreation sectors. Students apply on-campus study through activities in VU's outdoor labs, combining knowledge of the natural environment, group leadership and planning to open career possibilities in adventure tourism, environmental education, outdoor recreation and nature tourism. The course includes a paid internship with The Outdoor Education Group designed to run alongside study, and explores its themes through adventure-based activities such as bushwalking, canoeing, cycling, white-water rafting, alpine activities and rock climbing.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Aboriginal Traditions and Policy (AEK1105, 12CP)
- Introduction to Adventure Environments (SOL1000, 12CP)
- Natural Environments 1 (SOL1001, 12CP)
- Safety in Natural Environments (SOL1002, 12CP)
- Adventure Based Learning for Outdoor Environments (SOL1003, 12CP)
- Preparing to Lead in Natural Environments (SOL1004, 12CP)
- Interpretation of Natural Environments for Outdoor Leaders (SOL1005, 12CP)
- Operational Safety in Natural Environments (SOL1006, 12CP)
- River Environments 1 (SOL2001, 12CP)
- Bush Environments (SOL2002, 12CP)
- Mountain Environments (SOL2003, 12CP)
- Natural Environments 2 (SOL2010, 12CP)
- Leading Facilitating and Interpreting in Natural Environments (SOL3000, 12CP)
- Risk Management in Natural Environments (SOL3003, 12CP)
- Outdoor and Environmental Philosophy (SSM3002, 12CP)
- Environmental Inquiry
- Sustainability and Communities (SSM3101, 12CP)
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent). OR:. Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). PLUS:. IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). OR:. Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.
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