Natural Resources Education
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Arts (Natural Resources Education)
CRICOS course code
068088C
Length
3 years
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
This course provides a comprehensive grounding in outdoor environmental education and environmental studies for community and government organisations, community environmental education and land management. It includes fifty days' field experience taken over the duration of the program; and provides a pathway to postgraduate studies in the environment or education.
Course structure
First year covers biology, geology, naturalist and environmental studies, with an emphasis on gaining a personal and theoretical understanding of outdoor environmental education. Second year covers environmental interpretation, ecology, regional catchments, environmental law, river, wetlands and bush environments, sustainable nature tourism and Australian culture and land; and allows four electives. Third year emphasises skills for managing parks and wildlife, politics and land management, teaching natural history, education in the outdoors, naturalist studies interpretation. Students may also take electives in specific areas of interest.
Handbook
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
18 810
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
Additional costs (AUD)
Students will need to allow $1500 - $2000 to purchase suitable outdoor field equipment such as a sleeping bag and wet weather gear. These items may be purchased from any supplier and will be the students personal property. Students are encouraged to bring any camping gear they may already have and to wait until they have commenced the course before purchasing any new gear.
English language requirements
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre;
or IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
Students should satisfy the normal University entrance requirements, including a study score of at least 20 in Units 3 and 4 of VCE English or equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Industry project (university-based, for academic credit)
If the industry experience program is not a registered part of their course a student will need to hold work rights on their visa, this permits the student to work up to 20 hours per week when their course is in session and unlimited hours outside these times. However, if a student has completed their course and their student visa is expiring they will need to apply for another visa with work rights rather than renewing their student visa based on undertaking industry experience.
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to find work in land and natural resources management, as a ranger or education officer in national parks, in community education for sustainability and ecology or in environmental education centres.
Professional recognition
Graduates are qualified to teach in primary and secondary schools (depending on elective subjects taken).
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au