Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership

City Flinders, Victoria, Australia

Level: Bachelor
Duration: 3.0F/P
Campus: Footscray Park (VIC)
Intl. Tuition: A$39,000 (year not stated on the university's site)
Home Tuition: A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))

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Course Overview

The university hasn't published a course summary we can show here. See the course page on the university's website for full details.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Agriculture and rural science graduates work in farm management, agri-tech, food production, environmental consultancy and agricultural policy, with growing demand in precision farming, sustainable food systems and rural development.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.

The University at a Glance

Student Population: 34,599
Staff Ratio: 19.0:1
International: 45.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 66.0%; of graduates employed
Placement Year: Available; Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: A$39,000; per year, year not stated on the university's site Official fee page
Home Tuition: A$9,880; per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language or at least 20 in English other than EAL. | Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent).
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent).
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Higher Education studies Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent), or completion of a single unit of Higher Education studies.
Bridging and enabling courses Completion of a bridging or enabling course e.g.
Foundation course or equivalent.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
VET studies Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent), or completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
VTAC Personal Statement Applicants who wish other criteria to be considered such as work/life experience or motivation to study should complete the VTAC Personal Statement.
Supporting documentation should include a current resume and any other relevant evidence e.g. letter from employer, professional development activities etc.
Work/Life Experience Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Health or Human Sciences, Training & Development, Community Sports or similar, or completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Victoria University Equity schemes information and the Victoria University website | Current Year 12 graduates Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks First aid certificate Students will need to undertake an industry standard first aid course course by the end of their first year to satisfy Industry risk management and VIT requirements.
The Australian Adventure Activity Standards (AAAS) will determine the standard for these courses.
Inherent requirements Due to the nature of the field teaching components of this course students should note that some unit delivery will take place outside of the normal university hours.
Students wishing to undertake SMAOLI Outdoor Leadership Industry Internship major will be required to undertake a selection process, managed by the organisation offering the internship through their standard employment process, to ensure their suitability for the available internship options.
This selection process will take place in the second half of the first year of study.
Recent Year 12 graduates Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks First aid certificate Students will need to undertake an industry standard first aid course course by the end of their first year to satisfy Industry risk management and VIT requirements.
The Australian Adventure Activity Standards (AAAS) will determine the standard for these courses.
Inherent requirements Due to the nature of the field teaching components of this course students should note that some unit delivery will take place outside of the normal university hours.
Students wishing to undertake SMAOLI Outdoor Leadership Industry Internship major will be required to undertake a selection process, managed by the organisation offering the internship through their standard employment process, to ensure their suitability for the available internship options.
This selection process will take place in the second half of the first year of study.
Applicants with Higher Education study Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks First aid certificate Students will need to undertake an industry standard first aid course course by the end of their first year to satisfy Industry risk management and VIT requirements.
The Australian Adventure Activity Standards (AAAS) will determine the standard for these courses.
Inherent requirements Due to the nature of the field teaching components of this course students should note that some unit delivery will take place outside of the normal university hours.
Students wishing to undertake SMAOLI Outdoor Leadership Industry Internship major will be required to undertake a selection process, managed by the organisation offering the internship through their standard employment process, to ensure their suitability for the available internship options.
This selection process will take place in the second half of the first year of study.
Applicants with VET study Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks First aid certificate Students will need to undertake an industry standard first aid course course by the end of their first year to satisfy Industry risk management and VIT requirements.
The Australian Adventure Activity Standards (AAAS) will determine the standard for these courses.
Inherent requirements Due to the nature of the field teaching components of this course students should note that some unit delivery will take place outside of the normal university hours.
Students wishing to undertake SMAOLI Outdoor Leadership Industry Internship major will be required to undertake a selection process, managed by the organisation offering the internship through their standard employment process, to ensure their suitability for the available internship options.
This selection process will take place in the second half of the first year of study.
Applicants with work and life experience Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks First aid certificate Students will need to undertake an industry standard first aid course course by the end of their first year to satisfy Industry risk management and VIT requirements.
The Australian Adventure Activity Standards (AAAS) will determine the standard for these courses.
Inherent requirements Due to the nature of the field teaching components of this course students should note that some unit delivery will take place outside of the normal university hours.
Students wishing to undertake SMAOLI Outdoor Leadership Industry Internship major will be required to undertake a selection process, managed by the organisation offering the internship through their standard employment process, to ensure their suitability for the available internship options.
This selection process will take place in the second half of the first year of study.

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population: 34,599; Total students
Staff Ratio: 19:1; Students per staff
International Students: 45%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 7.5/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

What Students Love

Rich arts & cultural scene
Great café culture
Diverse international food scene
Active music scene

University Stats

Total Students34,599

Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1

International Students45%

Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 66%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Available; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)