Master of Sustainable Tourism and Heritage
Master of Sustainable Tourism and Heritage
The Master of Sustainable Tourism and Heritage provides students with the specialist knowledge and skills required to shape the future of the tourism and heritage sectors in Australia and overseas. Graduates of the program will be equipped to deliver sustainability and innovation outcomes through working in a variety of managerial,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Sustainable Tourism and Heritage provides students with the specialist knowledge and skills required to shape the future of the tourism and heritage sectors in Australia and overseas. Graduates of the program will be equipped to deliver sustainability and innovation outcomes through working in a variety of managerial, operational, policy, planning and research roles.
The program allows students to complete specialisations in a variety of fields, including human resource management, innovation and entrepreneurship, international development, management, marketing, and planning and place making.
Students are provided pathways to employment through work placements, applied projects and opportunities to engage with high-profile industry and government partners.
Learn from the Best
The Master of Sustainable Tourism and Heritage is taught by experienced and knowledgeable staff who possess a wide range of expertise in the tourism and heritage sectors. The teaching team are recognised internationally for the quality of their research and teaching. They pride themselves on taking a student-centred approach to learning and teaching and enjoy working with students to achieve their ambitions.
The Master of Sustainable Tourism and Heritage has been co-designed with Australian and International partners. These partners include Destination NSW, the Australia Federation of Travel Agents, City of Parramatta, Powerhouse Museum, Greater Sydney Commission and National Trust. Our industry and government partners regularly join classes to share their knowledge in guest lectures and discussions.
Your career
A postgraduate qualification in tourism and heritage provides pathways to a wide variety of careers. Students from our programs have embarked on careers with:
Local, state and federal government
Major attractions and sites
International organisations
Advocacy groups and trade organisations
International development agencies
Museums and cultural venues
Consultancies
Heritage organisations
REQUIREMENTS
2 Year
a bachelor degree, or higher, in any discipline, or
an advanced diploma, or equivalent, in tourism, heritage, geography, social science, cultural studies, humanities, business, hospitality, events, environmental management, or a related discipline AND five years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial or professional level in roles related to tourism, heritage and/or the visitor economy
1.5 Year
a bachelor degree, or higher, in tourism, heritage, geography, social science, cultural studies, humanities, business, hospitality, events, environmental management, or a related discipline; or
a bachelor degree, or higher, in any discipline and a minimum of two years full-time equivalent work experience in roles related to tourism, heritage and/or the visitor economy; or
a bachelor degree, or higher, in any discipline AND a minimum of five years full-time equivalent general work experience; or
an advanced diploma, or equivalent, in tourism, heritage, geography, social science, cultural studies, humanities, business, hospitality, events, environmental management, or a related discipline AND five years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial or professional level in roles related to tourism, heritage and/or the visitor economy
1 Year
an honours degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or higher, or bachelor with a minimum of two years full-time equivalent work experience in roles related to tourism and/or heritage in tourism, heritage, geography, social science, cultural studies, humanities, business, hospitality, events, environmental management, or a related discipline; or
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
