Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Leadership
University of South Australia - City East Campus
Australia,South Australia
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36 Months
Duration
CAD 39,400/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
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Australia, South Australia
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1991
Total Students: 37,000 +
Int. Students: 5,500 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Corner of North Terrace and, Frome Rd, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia
Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Leadership
Program Overview
The only degree of its kind in South Australia, the Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Leadership combines foundational environmental science and outdoor leadership concepts to equip future outdoor education (OE) professionals with a broadly applicable set of skills and knowledge.
This unique degree equips you will develop foundational skills and knowledge for a rewarding career in nature-based tourism, environmental interpretation, experiential education, adventure therapy or adventure-based leadership. Develop the reflective, evaluative and critical-thinking skills required to implement and lead culturally aware and environmentally sustainable outdoor experiences for young people and adults alike.
You can tailor your studies to your specific career goals with five specialisation options including:
- Community engagement and sustainability
- Management
- Counselling
- Aboriginal cultures
- Biology
What you'll learn
This degree explores industry-relevant topics balancing core concepts of bioscience and social science. Through your studies, you’ll develop a wide selection of knowledge and skills in biodiversity, ecology, coastal environments, earth systems, sustainable ecosystems and caring for Country.
Your final year will strengthen your understanding of professional practice and advanced environmental science. You'll also develop specialised management skills to transition into the workforce.
As well as placement opportunities in leading industry environments, you can apply your learned skills through intensive fieldwork including:
- Leading an introductory kayaking or canoeing experience for UniSA students
- Planning and implementing a four-day experiential learning program
- Conducting interpretive experiences such as a ‘Water Workshop’ at a primary school
- Undertaking a week-long immersive field trip including a day of service learning in areas such as the Nantawarrina Indigenous Protected Area (IPA).
Develop in-demand research skills alongside world-class researchers during your degree, focusing on areas such as species study, laboratory analysis of soils and contamination, sampling, field-based data collection, and critical analysis of human-nature interactions.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 39,400 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of South Australia - City East Campus
CAD 29,710 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
