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Bachelor of Applied Science (Parks, Recreation and Heritage)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Parks, Recreation and Heritage)

Bachelor of Applied Science (Parks, Recreation and Heritage)

  • ID:CS610051
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Duration:
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Fees (AUD)

* Overseas student health cover, CSU's Student Services and Amenities Fee

Estimated Total/program:
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60
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100
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20
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1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR equivalent of 60 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.

OR

  • A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.

OR

  • 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.

OR

  • A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

OR

  • Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

OR

  • Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of at least two years full time or equivalence, demonstrated by a detailed resume.

English requirements

IELTS

Minimum overall score of 6 and no individual score below 5.5

TOEFL IBT

An overall score of 60 with minimum score of: 14 in R/L/S, 16 in Writing section.

PTE Academic

An overall score of 50 with minimum score of: 42 in each section.

TOEFL PBT

An overall score of 550 with minimum score of: 4 in Test for Written English Score.

International Second Language
Proficiency Rating (ISLPR)

An overall score of Level 3 with minimum score of: Level 3 in all four skill areas.

Cambridge (CPE) Pre 2015

N/A

Cambridge English Scale: CAE and CPE from 2015

Minimum overall score of 169 and no individual score below 162.

Course Information

Charles Sturt University has been training rangers for more than 30 years. With the continued involvement of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service to develop the degree, our course is focused on teaching the key skills park managers require: strong understanding of different environments and the ability to communicate with people using these environments.

Benefit from our expertise

  • Learning under dedicated academic staff with extensive experience, you'll graduate with the knowledge, skills, habits and professional networks needed for a rewarding career.

Practical experience

  • This degree emphasises real-world experiences, field studies and vocationally focused training. You'll have opportunities to undertake field experiences to areas such as the Australian Alps and Sturt National Park. If you choose, you can gain valuable experience and insight by participating in a study tour to places like Cambodia, Nepal or Bhutan.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Careers are highly varied and provide exciting challenges. You could work as a park ranger, a wildlife officer overseeing a conservation program, an interpretive officer conducting outdoor education programs or a specialist in cultural and Indigenous heritage. You could also work for a local government managing parks, grounds and ovals.

Work in Indigenous and cultural heritage

  • Careers include ranger, Indigenous heritage officer, heritage consultant and roles within museums.

Lead visitor services and open space programs

  • You could work as a ranger, interpretive officer, open space planner or recreation officer.

Contribute to wildlife conservation

  • Explore opportunities such as botanist, ranger, threatened species officer, wildlife officer and conservation management roles.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year

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