Bachelor
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you're not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Enquire online¿for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study.
Domestic Applicants who have recently completed secondary education
Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available.¿
Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.
Domestic applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:
Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points at 100-level or above). If an applicant has failed any units the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; or
Completed the University of Tasmania University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University).
Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed a Certificate IV (or equivalent) in any discipline.
Domestic applicants with work and life experience
Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a¿personal competency statement.
Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.
Special consideration
If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can¿apply for special consideration¿as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition or disability.
We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.
English Language Requirements
This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent.
For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.
General Entry Requirements
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.
Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the "For Domestic Students" section of the entry requirements on this page.
You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:
If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.
Course Specific Requirements
This course does not have any course specific requirements.
The Bachelor of Outdoor Education requires the completion of 300 credit points comprising:
In each year of your course you will complete Core units. You will complete all Introductory (100) level Core units before progressing to Intermediate (200) and then Advanced (300) level units.
Alongside your core units you will have the Core Option of completing either HOS113 Introducing Indigenous Lifeworlds or KGA172 Nature, People and Place. As a full-time student you will usually make this choice in your second semester. If you would like to do both units, you can complete one as Core Option and the other as an Elective.
Additionally, you will have the Core Option of completing either OEE202 Outdoor Journeys (25 credit points) or two of KGA204 Earth, Climate and Life; KGA205 Geographies of Economy, Politics and Culture; KGA213 Natural Environment Field Techniques; and KGA223 Environmental Management. You may also take any of these units in your Elective space.
You may complete most units from across the University as an Elective. The elective space gives you flexibility to broaden your studies across multiple areas, such as Business, Science, and Creative Arts or specialise your course in areas closely related to outdoor education, such as Sustainability or Geography and Environment. There is also an opportunity to complete an entire major from another course in your elective space.
Your course planner gives you a visual representation of your course and will help you plan which units to enrol in and when. While you're not limited to these options, our example course planners will illustrated our recommended pathways through the course.
The opportunity exists for students aiming for a maritime career pathway (e.g., Antarctic or Marine Tourism) to undertake Australian Maritime College (AMC) short or VET courses. The following credit / equivalency recognition applies:
1. AMC Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) - MAR20321 can be used as credit / recognition for 1 Elective space (12.5 credit units)
2. AMC Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24m Near Coastal) - MAR30921 can be used as credit / recognition for 2 Elective spaces (25 credit points)
Additionally, the requirement for completion of Remote Area First Aid Course (4 days) within OEE105 Safety and Leadership in Outdoor Environments can be met by completion of Medical First Aid on Board Ship AMC short course.