Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Tourism and Events
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Tourism and Events
This unique major gives you the opportunity to study tourism with a focus on sustainability. You’ll explore policy issues relating to tourism and events, and the planning and management of sustainably coordinated events and festivals. You’ll learn to link tourism and events with national policy, economic development and environmental and…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This unique major gives you the opportunity to study tourism with a focus on sustainability. You’ll explore policy issues relating to tourism and events, and the planning and management of sustainably coordinated events and festivals.
You’ll learn to link tourism and events with national policy, economic development and environmental and cultural management.
3 reasons to study Tourism and Events at Murdoch
Learn from industry experts like Dr Diane Lee, a specialist in the sustainable development of tourism in Australia and developing nations. She will teach you how to plan for and manage tourism initiatives for sustainable outcomes.
Combine your degree with minors in Indonesian, Japanese or Sustainable Development or study two majors in 3 years and graduate with several specialisations, further enhancing your career prospects.
As part of your studies, you’ll take field trips to tourism destinations, and learn to think critically and creatively, apply knowledge and information, and communicate effectively.
What you’ll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:
Sustainable tourism
Destination management
Events, policy and evaluation
How to manage festivals and events
Nature-based tourism
Your future career
When you graduate, you could pursue a range of roles in the tourism and hospitality industry as a tourism manager, event coordinator or event planner. You could work in a local government role in community development through tourism management and event planning, promotion and organising, or work in state and federal government in tourism management and event development, promotion and evaluation. Careers could include:
Event Coordinator or Planner
Government Policy Advisor or Maker
Tourism Operations Manager
Community Liaison Officer
Hotel, Resort or Outdoor Leisure Manager
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Murdoch University is based in Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia. It is a world-renowned research university, being a part of the Innovative Research Universities group. It has an impressive reputation for conducting ground-breaking studies, and experienced academics encourage students to be independent thinkers with a focus on the future. Murdoch offers around 230 undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs, and a series of dedicated scholarships for international students to help them with the costs of studying in Australia. The University boasts strong connections with overseas partners, domestic government departments and the wider working community, giving students a perfect springboard to take part in work placements and complete real-world projects in their subject area.
