Bachelor of Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies

... Australia
... University of the Sunshine Coast

Course Overview

The first of its kind in Queensland, this program teaches the skills to work with people, engaging them in active lifestyles and helping them appreciate nature. This program gives you a broad, versatile education in health and physical education, outdoor environmental studies, and sports coaching.

In this program you will:

  • Attend more than 25 outdoor environmental studies fieldwork days in the Sunshine Coast area, including Fraser Island

  • Learn to coach a range of sports, recreational activities, adventure activities, and outdoor environmental education activities, developing expertise in active learning and teaching strategies

  • Become equipped with skills, knowledge, and experience to journey safely with participants in a range of environments, observing human relationships with nature

  • Select from areas including tourism, leisure and event management, restoration and conservation, indigenous studies, marine science or sustainability

General Eligibility

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Programme Information
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Course Category

Science


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Campus Name

Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years


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Available Intake

February, July


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IELTS Score


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Tuition Fees Range

25900,

25900, (INT)


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