Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Leadership
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    Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Leadership

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
    University Rank:#82
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 36,229 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026
    Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Leadership

    About

    When you study the Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Leadership at Adelaide University, you’ll learn from Australia’s top outdoor and environmental educators. Our program is shaped by world-leading research in environmental sciences and management.

    This degree equips you with essential skills and knowledge across health and wellbeing, environmental leadership, sustainable living and addressing social injustice. You’ll build the strategic thinking, scientific literacy and cross-cultural competence to make a real difference.

    Get hands-on experience with over 400 hours of industry placement and fieldwork. You’ll have the chance to lead outdoor programs and take part in self-guided adventure trips, putting your skills and knowledge into action in real-world settings.

    Graduate as a leader in outdoor and environmental education, adventure therapy and environmental interpretation. You'll be prepared for a range of careers, from guiding eco-tourism adventures to leading outdoor and environmental education programs.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    Secondary education (Year 12)

    • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

    Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

    Higher education study

    • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    The Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Leadership at Adelaide University will give you a competitive edge as it’s tailored to meet growing industry demand for outdoor adventure guides, educational practitioners and environmental leaders. 

    You could work as an outdoor and environmental educator, facilitating nature-based learning experiences for young people. Perhaps you’ll be an ecotourism guide, tracking animals in their natural habitat, surveying invasive marine animals, or restoring habitat. Or you might work as an outdoor adventure instructor, taking travellers bushwalking, kayaking or rock-climbing through the great outdoors.  

    You may go on to further study in areas such as education, therapy, management or cultural work. 

    You could also be a: 

    • Youth worker specialising in outdoor programs 
    • Environmental interpretation officer 
    • Community development officer 
    • Conservation officer 
    • Sustainability consultant 
    • Park ranger 
    • Field researcher 
    • Environmental consultant 
    • Adventure therapist. 

    Industry trends 

    The outdoor and environmental leadership sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by several factors: 

    • Increased focus on sustainability and environmental conservation. 
    • Growing interest in nature-based tourism and outdoor recreation. 
    • Rising demand for experiential education and adventure therapy programs. 
    • Growth in school-based outdoor and environmental education. 

    There's also an increasing trend in adventure trips to remote areas worldwide. Australia's adventure tourism market is forecast to reach $33,519 million by 2027, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 21.0% from 2021 to 2027 (Allied Market Research). 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    36,229 / year(s)
    Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Leadership
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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