School of Environmental Sciences | Charles Sturt University

CSU’s Bachelor of Applied Science (Parks, Recreation and Heritage) has been training rangers for more than 30 years. With the continued involvement of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service to develop the course, we know the key skills that all rangers require - a strong understanding of the environment around us, and the ability to interact with the human element. This is so that national parks can be enjoyed by as many people as possible, while at the same time some of the most unique environments on Earth are conserved and protected.
The course focuses strongly on field instruction and real-world situations. Studies in ecology, wildlife management, vegetation management and the earth sciences are complemented by studies of the human dimension to help you understand your role in conserving and protecting the natural environment, because you can’t manage the environment if you can’t manage people. A fully supported work placement program ensures all students receive first-hand experience of what it is like to work in a national park.

http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/parks_heritage/

Course Structure

This is a three year Full Time or a six year part time / Distance Education course. On campus students normally undertake four subjects per session and distance education students normally undertake two subjects per session.

Course Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through: 1. previous studies and 2. other attainments or experience

Course Prospects

Graduates gain positions with national park agencies as well as many other environmental industries to become: -National Park Managers -Wildlife Officer -Environmental Planners -Heritage Officers -Land Care and Catchment Management Officers -Recreation Planners -Environmental Consultants

Contact Details

Prospective Students -contact info.csu
Telephone: 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) OR +61 2 6338 6077 (from outside Australia)

Facsimile: (02) 6338 6001 (within Australia) OR +61 2 6338 6001 (from outside Australia)

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