Bachelor of Outdoor Education

Charles Sturt takes a holistic approach to understand each applicants potential for academic success. Each student is assessed on a range of factors including academic readiness, previous study, work and life experience, motivation to succeed, and awareness of the demands of tertiary study.

Charles Sturt offers a range of pathways and admission options into this program including:

Applicants with higher education study

*  Successful completion of at least 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.

*  Completed bridging or enabling course

*  Successful completion of a 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.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

*  A completed AQF Certificate III (or higher) at an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
*  50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification at an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within past two years)

*  ATAR-based admission
*  An ATAR of 65 (including adjustment factors)

Other admission and pathway options include:

*  Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)
*  Indigenous Access Program (IAP)
*  Charles Sturt University - Diploma of General Studies
*  Elite Athletes Program

Additional essential requirements for admission

Higher CSU English Language Proficiency requirements

For International students from non-English-speaking backgrounds: an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.5 (with no score below 7 in reading and writing, and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening).
Demonstrate minimum capability in the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) non-academic attribute and motivation requirements for effective teachers.

Please note: during your application, you will need to complete a short questionnaire on behalf of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership, who accredit this course.