Bachelor of Applied Science (Parks, Recreation and Heritage)

Career opportunities

If you love the outdoors and want to help manage our natural, cultural and historical assets then a ranger's job is for you. It is highly rewarding, never the same and provides some exciting challenges.

CSU’s focus is on education programs that prepare graduates for work. CSU has been training rangers for more than 30 years.

With the continued involvement of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service to develop the course, the Bachelor of Applied Science (Parks, Recreation and Heritage) curriculum is focused on teaching the key skills park managers require - a strong understanding of the environment and an ability to communicate with people using these environments. You will graduate with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, habits and professional networks needed for a successful career.

Indigenous and Cultural Heritage specialisation:

• rangers
• aboriginal heritage officers
  
• heritage consultants
  
• roles within museums

Visitor Services and Open Space specialisation:

• rangers
• interpretive officers
  
• open space planners
  
• recreation officers

Wildlife and Conservation specialisation:

• botanists
• conservation management
• rangers
• threatened species officers
• wildlife officers