Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-07-29 | - |
Program Overview
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. You’ll also get fast feedback on your assignments, helping you to improve quickly as you progress through your course.
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
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
Entry Requirements:
This information is relevant if, in the 2 years prior to studying with us, you have completed (or will complete) one of the following: Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE) an Australian or overseas equivalent to VCE an International Baccalaureate (IB). Admission criteria 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. This information is relevant if you have completed an accredited award (such as a certificate or diploma) at an Australian Registered Training Organisation (usually a TAFE, polytechnic or other registered VET institute). Admission criteria Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). OR: Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent). This information is relevant if you’ve previously completed all or part of a university or other higher-education course. Admission criteria Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent). OR: Completion of a single unit of Higher Education studies. OR: Completion of a bridging or enabling course eg. Foundation course or equivalent. This information is relevant if you left secondary school more than two years ago and haven’t studied since. Admission criteria Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Health or Human Sciences, Training & Development, Community Sports or similar. OR: Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago. PLUS: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).