img

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Health Science - Recreational Therapy

Course code: #4656

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Health Science - Recreational Therapy

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $30,960 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    044779G

Highlights
Fieldwork

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-March 15-November-2024 2024-11-15
Spring-July 15-May-2025 2025-05-15
Fall-March 15-November-2025 2025-11-15
Spring-July 15-May-2024 2024-05-15

Overview

Bachelor of Health Science - Recreational Therapy

Recreational Therapy at Western links leisure and health improvement. 

Your work settings may include rehabilitation centres, psychiatric units, special schools, daycare centres, aged care facilities, schools, correctional centres, private practice, and a range of local government or community services settings.

Recreational Therapy combines theory and practice in learning, education programming, aged care, disability and mental health, with a comprehensive foundation in the health sciences. 

You will develop the professional skills for ethical, safe practice and high-quality care

Evidence-based practice is one of the most critical trends in healthcare today and is a vital program feature. 

You can combine this testamur major in Recreational Therapy with a minor called Leisure for Diverse Groups (recommended), or health promotion, public health, or physical activity, or choose up to 40 credit points of electives based on your interests.

The program includes 720 hours of fieldwork placement to attain valuable practice-based experience. 

This comprises 160 hours of compulsory practical placement in the second year and a third-year internship of 560 hours.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$39,660

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,920
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,700
Tuition 1 person $30,960

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation/completion certificates for any completed qualifications
  • Original language and official English language translations for all documents not in English
  • English language test results (if applicable)
  • Passport or Visa documents (if applicable)
  • Syllabus/detailed course outlines if you require a credit assessment

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

82
13
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
Eligible to apply without language certificate

If you do not meet the entry requirements at Western Sydney University, you can prepare yourself for university entry through other pathways.

English Language Entrance Test

The English Language Entrance test is an internal test for entry to The College and Western Sydney University programs only. 

Academic English For Tertiary Studies

This program is designed for students with English as a second language who want to develop their language skills.

Each of the five English Academic Programs (EAPs) is taught over 10 weeks and includes 20 hours of face-to-face classroom time per week.    

ProgramEntry RequirementLeads toDuration
EAP 1
  • IELTS (Academic) 3.5+
  • TOEFL PBT 400/IBT 32
  • Pearson (Academic) 25
  • The College English Entrance Test 25%+
EAP 210 Weeks
EAP 2
  • IELTS (Academic) 4.5+
  • TOEFL PBT 475/IBT 45
  • Pearson (Academic) 30
  • The College English Entrance Test 40%+
EAP 310 Weeks
EAP 3
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.0+ (with a 5.0 in writing)
  • TOEFL PBT 500/IBT 55 (16 in writing)
  • Pearson (Academic) 36
  • The College English Entrance Test 50%+

EAP 4

College's University Foundation Studies except into the Health Science/Nursing stream

10 Weeks
EAP 4
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.5+ (with a 5.0 in writing)
  • TOEFL PBT 520/IBT 62 (17 in writing)
  • Pearson (Academic) 42 with no communicative skill score less than 36
  • The College English Entrance Test 60%+

EAP 5

College's University Foundation Studies (UFS) including the Health Science/Nursing

College Diploma Program

10 Weeks
EAP 5
  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0+ (with a 5.0 in any area)
  • TOEFL PBT 540/ IBT 73 (19 in writing)
  • Pearson (Academic) 50 with no communicative skill score less than 42
  • The College English Entrance Test 70%+
All undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs10 Weeks

Academic background and requirement

Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English.

 

China:

  • Successful completion of Gao San with an 80% average in 3 years.

India: 

  • Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (State Boards): Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate with a pass of 70% in the best 4 core subjects
  • All India School Certificate (CBSE): Successful completion of AISCE (CBSE) with an overall GPA of 60% in the best 4 core subjects
  • Indian School Certificate (ISC): Successful completion of ISCE with an overall GPA of 60% in the best 4 core subjects

Iran:

  • Successful completion of a recognised foundation studies program, 1 year of university studies or completion of a qualification equivalent to an Australian AQF Certificate IV

Career opportunities

  • Recreational Therapist
  • Activity Director
  • Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
  • Rehabilitation Therapist
  • Wellness Coordinator
  • Adaptive Sports Coordinator

Sydney weather chart

Sydney weather chart

Related Courses

Related courses in univly