Nature Tourism
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Arts (Nature Tourism)
Length
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
Nature tourism involves the study of natural environments, human-nature relationships, and the practice of nature guiding and environmental interpretation. The course features a three-year sequence of environmental studies, nature tourism, education theory about leading and guiding groups in the outdoors, and outdoor and field naturalist practise. Students complete specialist studies in nature tourism, environmental studies, and land management. They also take elective studies from other disciplines such as economics, marketing, geography or biology.
Course structure
First year emphasises basic concepts in environmental studies. In second and third years students develop expertise and teaching skills in natural history. They also pursue studies in environmental interpretation theory and practice, natural heritage and tourism studies, environmental studies and education for sustainability. Students take five electives in an area of interest or sequences of studies in order to meet the entry requirements for teaching methods for a secondary teaching qualification. Students undertake approximately 80 days' practical work over three years, including an extended three-week study of the Murray River environment by canoe in second year.
Students undertake approximately eighty days' practical work over three years, including an extended three-week study of the Murray River environment by canoe in second year.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Nature tourism, environmental studies, outdoor education, ecotourism.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
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, Biology, and criteria associated with the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme.
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 from http://www.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 may work as nature guides and environmental planners in the nature tourism industry, land management agencies, and in other settings such as school camps, environmental centres and in providing services for disadvantaged populations.
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
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W www.latrobe.edu.au/oent
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover