Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership
Victoria University (VU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00124K; 02475D
Launch an exciting career in the great outdoors, with Victoria University's Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership.This unique degree is designed to meet the needs of the outdoor-education and recreation sectors, helping you create a rewarding lifelong career.You'll learn to apply your on-campus study through a range of activities in our outdoor labs. This practical experience combined with your knowledge of the natural environment, group leadership and planning will open up diverse career possibilities in adventure tourism, environmental education, outdoor recreation, nature tourism and more.We offer an exceptional opportunity to gain career experience through a paid internship with The Outdoor Education Group. This internship has been designed to work in tandem with your study, so you can apply best-practice theory to real situations.Throughout the Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership program, the main themes will be explored through adventure-based activities such as:bushwalkingcanoeingcyclingwhite-water raftingalpine activitiesrock-climbing.Join VU for one of the most adrenaline-packed degrees in Australia!
Structure
To attain the Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership, students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:96 credit points of First Year Core units96 credit points of Professional Core unitsPlus one of the following: Option A:96 credit points of SMAOLI Outdoor Leadership Industry Internship Major studiesOR Option B:96 credit points of Major studies from the approved listOR Option C:96 credit points of Minor studies from the approved list
Subjects
- Bushwalking
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- White-water rafting
- Alpine activities
- Rock-climbing.
Standard entry requirements
Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.In some cases, there may be additional entry requirements.Learn more about entry requirements for international students.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Footscray Park | International: $105,000 | No |
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