Bachelor of Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies
The first of its kind in Queensland, this program teaches the skills to work with people, engaging them in active lifestyles and helping them appreciate nature. This program gives you a broad, versatile education in outdoor environmental studies. In addition, you will study one of two major areas, health and physical education or marine science.
In this program you will:
- Attend more than 35 outdoor environmental studies fieldwork days in the Sunshine Coast area, including K'gari
- Become equipped with skills, knowledge, and experience to journey safely with participants in a range of environments, observing human relationships with nature
- Select from areas including tourism management, restoration and conservation, indigenous studies, sustainability, or biological science
Note: this program does not qualify you to teach in schools. If you want to qualify as a teacher, consider UniSC’s Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies.
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 23
- Total units
- 288
- Duration
- 3 years 3 years
- CRICOS code
- 094768G
- UniSC program code
- ED312
Introductory courses (3) 36 units
OES100 Numerical Analysis
OES101 Applied Mathematics
OES104 Outdoor Living and Travel Skills
Developing courses (1) 12 units
OES240 Foundations of Outdoor Environmental Studies
Graduate courses (1) 24 units
OES302 Learning in Australian Landscapes(24 units)
Major (8) 96 units
Select 1 major from:
Health and Physical Education
Marine Science
Minor courses (8) 96 units
Select 2 minors from:
English
Mathematical Studies
Tourism Management
Marine Science
Geography
Sustainability
History
Environmental Management
Biological Sciences
Indigenous Studies
Elective courses (2) 24 units
Select a total of (24 units) elective courses from the undergraduate elective course options.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 50.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 50.00 |
- Recommended prior study
- For the Health and Physical Education Major - Health and Physical Education; For the Marine Science Major - Science
- Recommended prior preparation
- It is recommended that students obtain First Aid and CPR certificates.
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in program structure
- Complete no more then 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses (120 units)
- Complete 35 days Outdoor Environmental Fieldwork on K'gari and other natural environments on the Sunshine Coast and other locations as required
- Students considering a Master of Teaching after graduating from this program should select electives that extend their discipline knowledge in one of their minors
In order to commence field education placement for OES302 , you must:
- Hold a valid Blue Card throughout your program, issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the field education component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements
- Travel to attend field education placements
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Students will need to be aware of the physical components and location requirements of the program. If you have a disability, medical condition or any concerns that may affect your potential participation in some of the practical components of the program, you are invited to discuss your options with the program coordinator
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$14,476 - 2024 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$26,000