The aim of this degree is to provide a unique combination of theory and practice to produce high quality graduates with a sound understanding of contemporary social and cultural issues, geography and sustainability, and capability in outdoor education.

On successful completion students will have the ability to: Promote sustainability education and outdoor education as a means of developing bicultural understanding, healthy lifestyles and other positive social, cultural and environmental attitudes and behaviours which enhance Aotearoa NZ society. Implement sound judgment principles, risk assessment and safe professional practice. Critically analyse and evaluate one's own work and the work of others, provide feedback to colleagues and make positive behavioural changes as a result of the feedback received. Implement sustainable practice. Use and critique research, and undertake an independent inquiry. Develop and deliver sustainability education and outdoor education in a range of contexts (in terms of gender, age, cultures, abilities and socio-economic backgrounds) demonstrating a sound theoretical base in educational concepts, learning styles and leadership models. Employ creative skills and apply them in an organised approach to problem solving. Display well-developed critical thinking capabilities, including analysing, evaluating and critically reflecting on information, decisions and behaviour. These abilities also enable strategic thinking and adaptability in a constantly changing global environment. Exercise self-direction and adopt independent working practices, and an ability to foster these in others. Safely lead and instruct others in outdoor settings. Accept responsibility for the quality of their own work outcomes, and where applicable, for the quality of others' work outcomes. Apply independent learning skills that encourage the regular accessing of new knowledge, information and practices. Use effective written communication and well-developed inter-personal skills, and an ability to foster these in others. Initiate, inspire, guide, supervise, high quality outdoor experiences and reward the work of others. Work effectively in group situations, as a leader or a follower, as appropriate. Adapt to, and work effectively in, diverse cultural contexts and work environments, encouraging others to do likewise. Write, review, analyse and critique policy and curricula statements related to sustainability and outdoor education. Demonstrate and advocate professional practice underpinned by a sound personal philosophy and contemporary practice. Pursue graduate and/or post-graduate study. Work effectively in diverse cultural contexts. Recognise the ethical dimensions inherent in decision making.

You can continue your studies and enter graduate teacher training, specialising in social studies, health and outdoor education.

NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects;
AS WELL AS Literacy (10 credits at Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing); and
Numeracy** - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623,
26626, 26627)
OR
If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge
Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.

IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in any subtest)

Additional Requirements:
* Hold a current two-day Comprehensive First Aid Certificate. First Aid training can be completed through any authorised provider.
* Consent to Disclosure of Information:
Applicants will be required to complete a New Zealand Police Consent to Disclosure of Information form depending on your placement. The form will be sent to the Police Licensing and Vetting Service and returned in confidence to the Head of Department.
Information on the NZ Police Vetting Service is available from the New Zealand Police website.