Overview

Throughout the Outdoor and Environmental Leadership course from Adelaide University you’ll learn from Australia’s top outdoor and environmental educators. The program is shaped by world-leading research in environmental sciences and management.

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 environmental education programs.

Career opportunities:

The Bachelor of Outdoor 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 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Interpretation and Community Engagement
Park and Ecotourism Management
Group and Team Leadership
Science of People, Society and the Future Planet
Foundations of Outdoor Leadership
Leadership in Bush Environments
Leadership in Aquatic Environments

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-03 00:00:00 , International

More details

You should apply at least three months before the start date of your intended program

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia

Disciplines

Environmental Management Leadership View 19 other Bachelors in Leadership in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 115741G

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.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

50500 AUD / year

≈ 50500 AUD / year

Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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