Natural Resources Education
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Arts (Natural Resources Education)
Length
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
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
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply through VTAC.
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.htmlAdditional 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.
Middle Band
Re-ranking is based on English (any), Outdoor and Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Geography or Biology, and criteria associated with the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS).
Selection
ENTER n/a
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants who have not completed VCE or equivalent, or undertaken tertiary study within the past three years must sit a STAT in written English; they are encouraged to complete a La Trobe Outdoor and Environmental Education Supplementary Information form. For a copy of the form, call (03) 5444 7285 or download fromwww.latrobe.edu.au/oent
Prerequisites
Units 3 & 4: Study score of at least 20 in English (any).
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Industry project (university-based, for academic credit)
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 eligible to apply for a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Education in order to qualify to teach in primary or secondary schools.
Contact information
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Faculty of Education, Bendigo campus
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All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover