| YEAR |
| 2009 |
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| AWARD |
| Bachelor of Arts (Nature Tourism) |
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| CRICOS COURSE CODE |
| 049921K |
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| LENGTH |
| 3 years |
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| CAMPUSES |
| BENDIGO |
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| COURSE DESCRIPTION |
This course combines training in outdoor guiding (bushwalking and canoeing) with a program of environmental studies and nature tourism. It features a three-year sequence of environmental studies, nature tourism, educational theory, and outdoor and field naturalist practice. Students undertake specialist studies in environmental interpretation, nature tourism, parks and wildlife management.
First year: The emphasis is on understanding basic concepts in environmental studies.
Second and third years: Students develop expertise and teaching skills in natural history. They also pursue studies in environmental interpretation theory and practice, natural heritage and tourism studies, environmental studies and education for sustainability. Students take six electives in an area of interest or sequences of studies in order to meet the entry requirements for teaching methods for a secondary teaching qualification.
Students undertake approximately 80 days of practical work over three years including an extended three-week study of the Murray River environment, by canoe, in second year. |
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| MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY |
| Nature tourism, environmental studies, outdoor education, ecotourism. |
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| OVERSEAS STUDY OPPORTUNITIES |
| Overseas study opportunities are available. |
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| TUITION FEE ($AUD) |
| Fees are indexed and may increase by up to 7% per year |
| 17 750 |
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| SCHOLARSHIPS |
| Scholarships are available for high achieving students, please ask for further information. |
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| ADDITIONAL COSTS ($AUD) |
A$1500-2000 for outdoor field work equipment, including sleeping bag and wet weather gear (one-off cost). .
Students are encouraged to bring any camping gear they may already have and to wait until they have commenced the course and are fully briefed before purchasing any new gear. |
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| ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS |
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; or
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent. |
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| ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
LTU Foundation Studies - 65
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2008 (indicative only) - Not applicable
International Baccalaureate - 24
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 6
Sri Lankan A Levels - CCD
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 65
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
National (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.6
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. |
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| SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS |
| Applicants must complete the Supplementary Information form. |
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| SUBJECT PREREQUISITES |
| Study of the natural sciences is recommended. |
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| SEMESTER STARTS |
| Semester 1 (March) |
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| INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE |
| The following types of industry experience are available in this course. |
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| Workplace experience for academic credit |
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| If the industry experience program is not a registered part of their course a student will need to hold work rights on their visa, this permits the student to work up to 20 hours per week when their course is in session and unlimited hours outside these times. However, if a student has completed their course and their student visa is expiring they will need to apply for another visa with work rights rather than renewing their student visa based on undertaking industry experience. |
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| CAREER OPPORTUNITIES |
| Graduates may work in environmental groups, or for organisations providing: outdoor recreation, education, nature tourism experiences, services for disadvantaged populations, or residential camps. |
