Bachelor of Tourism and Events
Bachelor of Tourism and Events
Develop your skills and knowledge in a specialist degree that offers unique global insights and prepares you for employment in a diverse and rapidly evolving industry. This degree covers contemporary issues in tourism and event development and planning, and investigates the approaches required to best respond to the opportunities and…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Develop your skills and knowledge in a specialist degree that offers unique global insights and prepares you for employment in a diverse and rapidly evolving industry. This degree covers contemporary issues in tourism and event development and planning, and investigates the approaches required to best respond to the opportunities and challenges of the global tourism and events industries, such as climate change and the implications of rapid tourism growth both domestically and internationally.
Note: This course used to be called Bachelor of International Tourism
What you will study
First year
A typical first year might include:
- core topics in introduction to tourism studies, introduction to events, interpretive tour guiding, marketing principles, academic and professional communication, accounting for managers, and tourism portfolio
- choice of an option topic.
Second year
A typical second year might include:
- core topics in tourism research; place, culture and tourism; event design and management, and introduction to digital graphic design
- a selection of option topics.
Third year
A typical third year might include:
- core topics in contemporary issues in tourism, tourism business planning, and sustainable tourism planning and development
- a tourism or event studies-focused placement
- a tourism or events research project
- a selection of option topics, including an opportunity to participate in an international field trip.
Your career
The Bachelor of Tourism and Events is an industry-focused degree that prepares you for employment in a variety of positions in a highly dynamic and diverse international industry.
Potential occupations include:
- tourism development and planning officer
- wildlife/ecotourism manager
- festivals and events coordinator
- tourism marketing manager
- tourism policy and project manager.
Potential employers include:
- tour companies
- museums and heritage sites
- event management consultancies
- art galleries and exhibition centres
- festival organisations
REQUIREMENTS
Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing;
- TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing;
- Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing;
- Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Writing, 169 Speaking;
- Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world (*THE World University Rankings 2023 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities), Flinders University is everything a modern university should be – progressive, student-focused, and career-minded.It is home to over 26,000 students, with 5,300 international students from more than 90 countries, and offers globally recognised and industry-accredited qualifications. The university enjoys a high level of industry connections with global leaders enabling its students to take up practical placements and graduate job-ready on completion of study.
