Bachelor of Tourism ManagementApproved Abbreviation: BTrsmMgt
Western Sydney University Course Code: 1664.6
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 2019 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.
For Commencement Year 2017 - 2018 - please refer to: 1664.5 Bachelor of Tourism Management
For Commencement Year 2016 - please refer to: 1664.4 Bachelor of Tourism Management
For Commencement Year 2015 - please refer to: 1664.3 Bachelor of Tourism Management
For Commencement Year 2013 - 2014 - please refer to: 1664.2 Bachelor of Tourism Management
For Commencement Year 2012 - please refer to: 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. 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
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Alternate Entry Pathway:
Students attending the HSC Geography Enrichment Day, who sit and pass the invigilated test may receive a conditional offer, or full offer subject to achieving minimum Western Sydney University ATAR standard.
Special Requirements Prerequisites
Working with Children Check where relevant to the 102724 Social Sciences International Placement (II): Placement unit.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
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 |
One elective
One Pool Unit
(or two electives if students wish to take their pool unit in Spring)
Spring session
| 101905 | Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective |
Two electives
One Pool Unit
(or three electives if students completed one pool unit in Autumn)
Year 3
Autumn session
| 101904 | Tourism Policy and Planning |
Two electives
Spring session
In Year 3 students choose unit 102385 Tourism Industry Professional Placement (20 credit points) and two elective units (ten credit points each) in Spring session OR choose units 102723 Social Sciences International Placement (I) and 102724 Social Sciences International Placement (II) in 2H session plus unit 102725 Social Sciences International Placement (III) in Summer A session (totalling 40 credit points).
| 102385 | Tourism Industry Professional Placement |
Two electives
Or
2H session
| 102723 | Social Sciences International Placement (1): Preparation for Placement |
| 102724 | Social Sciences International Placement (II): Placement |
Summer A session
| 102725 | Social Sciences International Placement (III): Post-placement Reflections |
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
Tourism Industry Professional Placement unit
Students who wish to undertake the Tourism Industry Professional Placement unit should follow the recommended sequence below for Years 2 and 3:
Year 2
Spring session
| 101601 | Issues in Contemporary Heritage |
One Pool Unit
One Elective
(or two electives if students wish to complete their pool unit in Autumn)
Autumn session
| 101904 | Tourism Policy and Planning |
One Pool Unit
(or one elective if students completed their pool unit in Spring)
Year 3
Spring session
| 101905 | Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective |
Three electives
Autumn session
| 102385 | Tourism Industry Professional Placement |
Two electives
Social Sciences International Placement units
Students who wish to undertake the Social Sciences International Placement units should follow the recommended sequence below for Years 2 and 3:
Year 2
Spring session
| 101601 | Issues in Contemporary Heritage |
| 101905 | Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective |
One Pool Unit
(or one elective if students completed their pool unit in Autumn)
Autumn session
| 101904 | Tourism Policy and Planning |
One Pool Unit
(or one elective if students completed their pool unit in Spring)
Year 3
2H session
| 102723 | Social Sciences International Placement (1): Preparation for Placement |
| 102724 | Social Sciences International Placement (II): Placement |
Summer A session
| 102725 | Social Sciences International Placement (III): Post-placement Reflections |
Autumn session
Four electives
Pool Units
Students are required to complete one pool unit from the below list:
| 101694 | Geographies of Migration |
| 200995 | Hospitality and Tourism in Practice |
| 101593 | Planning the City: Development, Community and Systems |
| 200990 | Special Event Management |
| 101645 | Transport, Access and Equity |
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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