Bachelor of Outdoor Education - Victoria Univer

The Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science from VU prepares students for careers in environmental education, ecotourism, and resource management. The program combines field-based components with a solid science-based foundation, providing expertise in adventure activities, conservation, ecology, and leadership. Students will develop practical skills through workshop-style classes and benefit from fast feedback on assignments, enhancing their learning experience.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Prepare for a career working in nature, with a Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science from VU. Our outdoor education and environmental science degree opens up a range of possibilities for work in environmental education, ecotourism, resource management and more. Throughout your dual Bachelor of Outdoor Education / Bachelor of Environmental Science degree, you'll take part in field-based components designed to grow your understanding of outdoor environments. You'll explore ways to understand and experience the natural environment, and ways to help others enjoy and appreciate it. Throughout the Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science, you'll acquire a solid science-based foundation, along with expertise in:

adventure activities
community building
conservation, ecology, and sustainability
group and resource management
leadership
Indigenous knowledge
risk and safety

Outline:

First Year Core Units

Reconciling Australian Humanities Education
Global Environmental Issues
Biology 1
Biology 2
Natural Environments 1
Safety in Natural Environments
Preparing to Lead in Natural Environments
Interpretation of Natural Environments for Outdoor Leaders

Professional Core Units

Australian Landscapes and Biota
Conservation Genetics
Fundamentals of Ecology
Australian Plants
Australian Animals
Marine & Freshwater Ecology
Environmental Rehabilitation
Conservation and Sustainability
River Environments 1
Bush Environments
Mountain Environments
Natural Environments 2
Leading Facilitating and Interpreting in Natural Environments
Risk Management in Natural Environments
Outdoor and Environmental Philosophy

Teaching:

Study this course via our award-winning VU Block Model®, where you complete one subject at a time over four weeks, rather than juggling several at once.
Learning in workshop-style classes, you’ll develop strong connections with your peers and practical skills for your future career.

Careers:

The Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science offers several career pathways:

environmental educator
outdoor educator
outdoor adventure guide, instructor, or facilitator
park ranger
teaching (with additional Master of Teaching (Secondary Education))
scientific roles in organizations such as the CSIRO
land management roles with organizations such as National/State Parks, Local Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs), Local Councils, and Department of Environment, Land Water, and Planning (DELWP)
eco and adventure tourism