Bachelor of Outdoor Education
Popular course
ATAR and location:Bendigo: 56.85
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Why study outdoor education at La Trobe?
Top 75
La Trobe's education subjects are ranked in the top 75 worldwide.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2020, World University Rankings 2021 by subject: education
Industry-connected
Gain valuable industry insights, with courses designed in partnership with schools and communities around Victoria.
Leaders in outdoor education
Join Australia’s longest running outdoor education program and become a leader in the field.
Courses
Looking to study outdoor education? It's available as a major in our Bachelor of Outdoor Education or explore the range of courses below.
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Doctor of Education (Professional Doctorate)
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Doctor of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Master of Education
Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Education (Research)
Location: Melbourne Bendigo
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Career opportunities in outdoor education
Career pathways
Your skills in education, safety, natural resource management and tourism prepare you for a range of careers, including:
- Adventure or nature tourism guide
- Park ranger
- Youth program officer
- Environmental educator and interpreter
- Teacher*
Future employers
Potential employers of outdoor education graduates include:
- National parks
- Nature tourism
- Zoos and wildlife centres
- Government departments
- Water management agencies
- School camps
* Note: Some outdoor education courses are a pathway to become a registered teacher through an Initial Teaching Education Program. Please see the course pages for more details.