Bachelor of Applied Science (Outdoor Recreation and Ecotourism)

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Applied Science (Outdoor Recreation and Ecotourism) provides you with the ability to conduct a range of outdoor education and recreation activities, including those associated with the outdoor education curriculum in schools, adventure and fitness programs, and tours of wild and remote areas of Australia.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Outdoor Recreation and Ecotourism) are employed by outdoor adventure companies, recreation and outdoor education centres, schools, the Department of Sport and Recreation and in the nature tourism industry.

Graduates combine their skills and knowledge in outdoor recreation and education with foundation knowledge of physical, biological and social sciences to design and conduct outdoor recreation and education activities. This knowledge consists of a combination of competencies and degree knowledge recognised nationally and internationally by a range of employers.

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What will I learn?

This course focuses strongly on field instruction and real-world situations. Studies about the natural environment and tourism are underpinned by a strong focus on sustainability and the visitor experience. Students choose one of the two areas of specialisation:

Why study this degree?

CSU is well-known for its innovative approach to education, offering practical, hands-on courses, supported online to provide you with accessible, world-class education.

To make sure you have the skills and abilities to use the equipment and conduct the activities required in the workplace, you will benefit from:

• a course taught by dedicated professionals with many years of collective experience in the industry
• the opportunity to gain practical experience from the first year of the course using state-of-the-art equipment and facilities on campus in a rural setting
• small class sizes
• a library and world-class learning platforms that cover a broad range of literature and learning materials.

The course is recognised as a leading course in its field by Ecotourism Australia. CSU works in close association with industry, professionals and government to ensure courses meet and support their needs. This is why CSU received a five-star rating for 'Getting a Job' in the graduate outcomes category of the Good Universities Guide.

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Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.