Bachelor of Arts in International Studies/Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management (280JA.2)
| Selection rank | English language requirements | Duration | UAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 4.0 years | 362318 | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Arts and Communications Canberra Business School |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
| Academic entry requirements | English language requirements | CRICOS code | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 080998G | Faculty of Arts and Design | ||
| Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods | Duration |
| School of Arts and Communications Canberra Business School |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
4.0 years |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Promote tourism worldwide…whilst travelling the world!
Your office? How about an international Convention Centre, a world-renowned hotel or a local tourism body located halfway across the globe? If you’ve been considering a dynamic tourism and events career, why not up the ante with a double degree that will equip you with the foundational business skills you’ll need (like HR management, IT and accounting) to work in a vast array of, shall we say, ‘worldly’ contexts.
But there’s more … This course will also teach you how to facilitate research and analyse tourism data, and introduce you to the industry’s structure, standards, codes of practice and corporate governance. Plus, UC’s international exchange semester will give you first-hand experience on a global level. Cue passport renewal!
Combine a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies / Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management at UC and you will:
- understand the connections between geography, history, politics and culture and their impact on communities globally
- explore current world events and global developments
- gain an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of events and tourism
- focus on business-related fields such as human resource management, accounting and information systems
- enhance your communication, technical and research skills for the international marketplace
- gain an understanding of the events and tourism industry including its structure, standards, codes of practice and corporate governance
- gain the technical skills needed to facilitate research and analysis of business and tourism data.
Work-integrated learning
In this course, you can undertake an internship unit as part of the Faculty of Arts and Design’s commitment to supporting work-integrated learning, which will enhance your employability and ensure you’re armed with the right mix of skills and knowledge to take a super-confident leap into your future career.
Career opportunities
Opportunities exist for Bachelor of Arts in International Studies / Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management’s graduates in a range of domestic and international sectors including in:
- Conferences and Conventions Centres
- Hospitality Training and Consultancy Firms
- Hotels and Resorts
- Institutional Hospitality Management
- Performing and Visual Arts Complexes
- Private Event Enterprises
- State, Regional and Local Tourism Organisations
- Tourism and Hotel Consultancies
Course specific information
Applicants must attain the published ATAR or its equivalent of either a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies or a Bachelor of Tourism Management (whichever is higher).
Professional accreditation
None.
Attainment of the published ATAR or its equivalent of either the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies or Bachelor of Tourism Management (whichever is higher).
Additional admission requirements
Refer to individual courses.
Assumed knowledge
Refer to individual courses.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy. Credit is not permitted towards completion of a graduate certificate.
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies/Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management (280JA) | 96 credit points
- From 2017 students are not able to undertake unit 8512 International Studies Internship. This unit has been replaced by 10115 Industry and Community Engagement Internship.
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- From Semester 1 2018 students not completing the major in Marketing, Marketing Management or Business Administration, may choose to complete an Open Elective unit in lieu of 6357 Intro to Marketing.
- Commerce students seeking accreditation by professional Accounting bodies or the Financial Planning Assoc must pass Intro to Economics & (Accounting for Managers or Business Decision Making).
- From 2018 students should take unit 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead of unit 6606. Students who are already required to take 8296 in their course may select an Open Elective instead.
- From 2018 students complete unit 11011 Professional Orientation (Business) in lieu of unit 9799.
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 11220 Business Law replaces 4977 Introduction to Business Law. Students in this course may choose to complete an Open Elective unit instead.
- Minor in International Studies Professional Skills units
- 1. If one of the units in this list is already a required unit within the typical course structure, it cannot be counted as an Arts Foundation Unit.
- 2. This list includes units from both Semesters 1 and 2 so you will need to check unit availability.
- 3. Pre Curriculum Renewal 2019 Units are not offered at UC BRUCE from Semester 1, 2019. Students who commenced prior to 2019 can have these units counted towards course completion.
- 4. Units 9494 AND 9498 are no longer apart of this course from Semester 2, 2016. Students who commenced prior to 2017 can have these units counted towards course completion.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Faculty of Arts and Design Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
International Studies Professional Skills Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
International Studies Professional Skills Unit
MJ0283 Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
MJ0283 Restricted Choice Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
MN0205 Restricted Choice Unit
MN0205 Restricted Choice Part C Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Faculty of Arts and Design Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
International Studies Professional Skills Unit
Introduction to Marketing (6357) or an Open Elective unit
Year 3
Semester 1
International Studies Professional Skills Unit
MJ0283 Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
MJ0283 Restricted Choice Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
MN0205 Restricted Choice Unit
MN0205 Restricted Choice Part C Unit
Course duration
Eight semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| The course gives students an opportunity to attain interdisciplinary understanding of global issues. It helps them understand the connection between geography, history, politics and cultures of global communities. | Problem solving: ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations identify, analyse problems then formulate, implement solutions Analysis and inquiry: ability to gather information, analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way. |
| The course develops students' ability to understand and analyse current world events, by contextualising and communicating them in relation to relevant global developments and processes.roles in event and tourism management. | Analysis and inquiry ability to gather information, analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way. Problem solving: ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations identify, analyse problems then formulate, implement solutions |
| The course introduces students to a range of academic fields and approaches its themes and topics from a variety of multi- disciplinary perspectives, and improves their ability to engage in critical analysis of knowledge and practices. | Communication: ability present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries Working independently and with others: ability to plan own work, be self-directed, use interpersonal skills and attitude to work collectively Analysis and inquiry: ability to gather information, analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way. Problem solving: ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations identify, analyse problems then formulate, implement solutions |
| Students will have the analytical skills required to understand and evaluate the global socio-economic impact on cultures and communities. | Analysis and inquiry: ability to gather information, analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way. Problem solving: ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations identify, analyse problems then formulate, implement solutions Professionalism and social responsibility: capacity and intention to use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefits of others and the environment |
| The course equips students with skills needed for generation of creative ideas and problem solving. The course provides an internship unit, and a minor in professional skills which aims to develop skills needed in workplaces. | Communication: ability present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries Working independently and with others: ability to plan own work, be self-directed, use interpersonal skills and attitude to work collectively Analysis and inquiry: ability to gather information, analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way. Problem solving: ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations identify, analyse problems then formulate, implement solutions |
| Graduates of the Bachelor of Events and Tourism Management degree will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through innovation and initiative, particularly as these relate to problem solving and decision making. They will develop and adapt solutions to a diverse range of issues and contexts by taking responsibility for their own learning, both independently and within a team environment | Analysis and inquiry Professionalism and social responsibility Working independently and with others Communication Problem solving |
| An in depth knowledge of historic and contemporary principles and concepts in events and tourism management with specific attention to business-related fields and disciplines such as human resource management, accounting and information systems | As above |
| A demonstrated understanding of the events and tourism industry including its structure, standards, codes of practice and corporate governance | As above |
| The ability to critically analyse event and tourism management principles and concepts in order to develop solutions to problems in contemporary professional practice. | As above |
| Communication skills to enhance the working environment and to present clear and coherent information in a range of formats for business and academe. | As above |
| Technical skills to facilitate research and analysis of business and tourism data. | As above |
Majors
- Minor in Business Foundation (MN0145)
- Minor in Human Rights and Social Justice (MN0132)
- Major in International Studies (Restricted) (MJ0283)
- Minor in Business & Government Foundation (MGT) (MN0205)
- Major in Event and Tourism Management (MJ0248)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in International Studies | BA IntlSt |
| Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management | B Event&TrsmMgt |
Honours
Refer to individual courses.
Alternative exits
Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Current and Commencing Students | Email FAD.Student@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727 |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
