Graduate Diploma of Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage (A6T)
Study Programme Details
City: HOBART
Country: Australia
Admission Sessions: Summer Session, Spring Session
Mode of Study: Fully on Site
About this Study Course
Embark on a transformative educational journey with the immersive Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage degree from the University of Tasmania. This program offers a distinctive learning experience, providing a real-world understanding of contemporary issues in tourism. Delve into the management of tourism in sites of environmental and cultural significance while acquiring skills to envision and cultivate tourism enterprises.
Engage with cutting-edge industry insights, navigating the complexities of a dynamic field disrupted by technology and ever-changing market trends. Gain a unique perspective on cultural, environmental, and creative intersections with business development. Equip yourself with entrepreneurial and leadership tools, frameworks, and a forward-thinking attitude to thrive in the fast-changing and competitive tourism industry.
Overview
Immerse yourself in an unparalleled learning experience with the Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage degree at the University of Tasmania. Leveraging strong industry connections, this program prioritizes experiential learning opportunities to maximize your learning and work readiness. The curriculum unfolds through on-site learning, industry encounters, and critical reflections on your own tourist experiences.
Tasmania serves as a living laboratory, with its 7 UNESCO World Heritage-listed properties and signature businesses like Mona becoming case studies for immersive learning. The program uniquely positions you to manage opportunities, navigate complexity, and address sensitivities arising from the intersection of culture, environmental values, and creativity with business development.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Graduate Diploma of Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage requires:
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in any field; or
- Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage; or
- At least three years of work experience at a management level in a relevant field.
English Language Requirements:
- TOEFL (72) or equivalent for non-native English speakers.
Courses include:
- Sustainable Tourism Development
- Global Issues in Tourism
- Tourism, Creativity and Culture
- Critical and Contested Issues in Cultural Heritage
- The Sharing Economy and Disruptive Innovations
- Tourism Venture Creation
- Total Course Fee (international students): $36,250 AUD.
- Domestic students enrolled in a full fee-paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee which is incorporated in the fees you pay for.
Future Career Outcomes
- Evaluate and critique sustainable tourism principles including their application to and impact on the tourism and cultural heritage industries.
- Integrate knowledge of theory and practice to design effective approaches to contemporary cultural heritage management, or entrepreneurial tourism communication.
- Research and assess contemporary tourism innovations and their application to the tourism and cultural heritage industry.
- Use a range of communication strategies to present the theoretical and applied aspects of your work to a wide range of tourism and cultural heritage stakeholders.
Visa Requirements:
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