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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 health and physical education, outdoor environmental studies, and sports coaching.

In this program you will:

  • Attend more than 25 outdoor environmental studies fieldwork days in the Sunshine Coast area, including Fraser Island
  • Learn to coach a range of sports, recreational activities, adventure activities, and outdoor environmental education activities, developing expertise in active learning and teaching strategies
  • 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, leisure and event management, restoration and conservation, indigenous studies, marine science or sustainability

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

094768G

Entry threshold

50.00 50.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

3 years 3 years 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.
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$)

A$11,194 - 2023 Fees CSP
CSP
A$25,900 / A$77,700 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

013261 014261

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
24
Total units
288
Duration
3 years 3 years
CRICOS code
094768G
UniSC program code
ED312
Program structure
Introductory courses (4) 48 units

EDU119 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
OES100 Introduction to Design
OES101 Typography
SPX102 Group Work

Health and Physical Education major (8) 96 units

HLT100 Communication and Thought
SPX101 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
NUT212 Social Research
OES240 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
SPX231 English Language and Literacy
OES300 Outdoor Living and Travel Skills
OES301 Foundations of Outdoor Environmental Studies
NUT300 Introduction to Coaching Science

Minor courses (4) 48 units

Environmental Management
Indigenous Studies
Marine Science
Restoration and Conservation
Sustainability

Elective courses (8) 96 units

Select 8 elective courses (96 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.

If you wish to use your electives to complete 4 courses in a discipline that links to a secondary school subject (e.g., English), you will need to choose only one 100-level course in your list of 4 courses to be eligible to use these as a teaching area.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.

Study sequences

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
Health and Physical Education
Recommended prior preparation
It is recommended that students obtain First Aid and CPR certificates.
Program requirements
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), including the core course
  • Complete 25 days Outdoor Environmental Fieldwork on Fraser Island and other natural environments on the Sunshine Coast

In order to commence Supervised Professional Experience placement you must:

  • Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority)
  • Travel to attend field education placements
  • A Blue Card is required, refer to Requirements for 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$11,194 - 2023 Fees
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$25,900
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$77,700