Bachelor of Applied Science (Parks, Recreation and Heritage)

Workplace learning

CSU has an excellent reputation for providing quality education delivered by dedicated academics with relevant industry experience.

CSU works in close association with industry, professions and government to ensure courses meet and support industry needs. CSU contextualises learning in a way that empowers and motivates students, while assisting them to develop key skills and knowledge required for employment, further education and active participation in their communities. At CSU, you will:

• learn through practical and/or field experience. This gives relevance to what you are learning and enables you to construct your own understanding of the course material. We provide this through practical, real world assessment tasks as well as through field trips so you can learn the skills that environmental managers need
• have opportunities to undertake a range of field experiences. There are many opportunities to participate in voluntary and paid field expeditions to areas such as the Australian Alps, Mungo National Park and North Head, Sydney. There are also subjects that are solely centred around field ecology and/or special study topics
• be supported in doing professional practice. You will be supported in taking at least six weeks of full-time work placement in Australia or overseas. This ensures all students receive first-hand experience of what it is like to work in their profession. Placement opportunities in Australia range from the Tasmanian wilderness to Australia's far north.
• travel to places around the world. Each year CSU runs a number of international field trips to locations such as Cambodia, East Timor and Nepal. International experience is also encouraged through CSU's Student Exchange Program.