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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Bachelor of Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies

  • Bachelor

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
ED312, 094768G
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$25,600 per year / $11,642 total
International Fees
$76,800 total
ATAR
52

About this course

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

Entry requirements

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

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 52.00
Moreton Bay 52.00
Recommended prior study
Health and Physical Education
Recommended prior preparation
It is recommended that students obtain First Aid and CPR certificates.

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Moreton Bay

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Adventure tourism guide
  • Ecotourism guide
  • Environmental interpretation guide
  • Outdoor guide
  • Outdoor recreation officer
  • Sports coach
Memberships

Graduates may be eligible to become members of:

  • National Outdoor Recreation Leadership Scheme

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
85.9%
Overall satisfaction
87.5%
Skill scale
81.3%
Teaching scale
64.9%
Employed full-time
$60.1k
Average salary