Bachelor of Tourism ManagementApproved Abbreviation: BTrsmMgt
Western Sydney University Course Code: 1664.5
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 056711F
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2017 or later.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
Commencement Year 2016 - 1664.4 Bachelor of Tourism Management
Commencement Year 2015 - 1664.3 Bachelor of Tourism Management
Commencement Year 2013 - 2014 - 1664.2 Bachelor of Tourism Management
Commencement Year 2010 - 2012 - 1664.1 Bachelor of Tourism Management
This degree combines studies in social science and business enabling students to select from a number of majors. This will provide graduates with the flexibility, knowledge and skills needed for a wide range of careers in tourism, hospitality, recreation, leisure and sport in the public and private sectors. It also equips students with transferable skills relevant to any industry. Students can study allied fields including geography and urban studies, development studies, human resource management, and marketing.
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal | Julie Wen |
Admission
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
International Office
Alternate Entry Pathway: Students attending the HSC Geography Enrichment Day, who sit and pass the invigilated test may receive a conditional offer, full offer subject to achieving minimum Western Sydney University ATAR standard.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Students should note that 60 credit points must be level 3 units.
Recommended Sequence
Year 1
Autumn session
| 101901 | Tourism and Global Trends |
| 200911 | Enterprise Innovation and Markets |
Spring session
| 101900 | Working with Communities |
| 102170 | People, Place and Social Difference |
| 101601 | Issues in Contemporary Heritage |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 102386 | Sustainability, Tourism and Place |
Two elective units
Spring session
| 101905 | Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective |
Choose one of
| 200742 | Sport and Hospitality Event Management |
Two elective units
Year 3
Autumn session
| 101904 | Tourism Policy and Planning |
And two electives
Spring session
In Year 3 Spring session, students choose unit 102385 Tourism Industry Professional Placement (20 credit points) and two elective units (ten credit points each) OR students choose unit 102174 Social Sciences International Placement (40 credit points)
| 102385 | Tourism Industry Professional Placement |
Two elective units
Or
| 102174 | Social Sciences International Placement |
Recommended Sequence: Mid-year Entry (Spring)
Year 1
Spring session
| 101900 | Working with Communities |
| 102170 | People, Place and Social Difference |
| 200911 | Enterprise Innovation and Markets |
Autumn session
| 101901 | Tourism and Global Trends |
| 102386 | Sustainability, Tourism and Place |
One elective unit
Year 2
Spring session
| 101601 | Issues in Contemporary Heritage |
Choose one of the three following units
| 200742 | Sport and Hospitality Event Management |
And one elective unit
Autumn session
| 101904 | Tourism Policy and Planning |
One elective unit
Year 3
Spring session
| 101905 | Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective |
Three elective units
Autumn session
In Year 3 Autumn session, students choose unit 102385 Tourism Industry Professional Placement (20 credit points) and two elective units (ten credit points each) OR students choose unit 102174 Social Sciences International Placement (40 credit points)
| 102385 | Tourism Industry Professional Placement |
Two elective units
Or
| 102174 | Social Sciences International Placement |
Elective Majors and Sub-majors which may be available
Majors
| M1071 | Geography and Urban Studies |
| M1077 | Heritage and Tourism |
| M1095 | Humanitarian Preparedness and Response |
| M1096 | Human Rights, Protection and Development |
| M1083 | Peace and Development Studies |
Sub-majors
| SM1093 | Geography and Urban Studies |
| SM1102 | Peace and Development Studies |
Major and Sub-major elective spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved major (80 credit points) or sub-major (40 credit points).
Search for majors and sub-majors
Western Sydney University offers majors and sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Indigenous Australian Studies Major
Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.
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