Charles Sturt University

Course Details

Bachelor of Applied Science (Outdoor Recreation and Ecotourism)

Course Description

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.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

This degree and the associated certification are recognised nationally and internationally by employers. CSU works in close association with industry, professions and government to ensure courses meet and support industry needs, resulting in high employment rates and starting salaries. Graduates are employed in either Australia and internationally in organisations such as outdoor education centres and outdoor adventure companies, as well as in government organisations including the Department of Sport and Recreation and the Department of Education (Victoria). Graduates find work conducting outdoor education programs, school camps, sport and fitness programs, and leading tours to wild and remote areas of Australia. They are involved in tourism services, nature conservation, adventure programming and personal development. Indigenous and Cultural Heritage careers include: aboriginal heritage officers park rangers heritage consultants museum curators Outdoor Recreation (Adventure) careers include: adventure ecotourism instructors ecotourism guides or operators ecotourism and/or outdoor development trainers environmental educators / consultants Wildlife and Conservation careers include: park rangers threatened species officers wildlife officers botanists.




Bachelor of Applied Science (Outdoor Recreation and Ecotourism) Charles Sturt University