Introduction
Be assured an eventful experience with a degree in tourism
The events and tourism industries are expanding quickly, with tourism now directly contributing almost three per cent to Australia’s GDP. To help further drive growth and sustainability, a skilled and experienced workforce is needed – and this is where UC comes in.
Our course has a foundation in business studies and investigates the key elements you’ll need for a future career in events and tourism. You’ll graduate with solid teamwork and critical thinking skills, exploring events in both tourism and non-tourism contexts, such as sports, festivals, conventions, meetings and community activities. Your employability will be enhanced thanks to the many practical Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities you’ll undertake within the industry as part of your degree.
Study a Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management at UC and you will:
- apply a conceptual understanding and a practical orientation in events and tourism management
- critique and apply the management skills necessary to function effectively, strategically and ethically in management and entrepreneurial roles in event and tourism management
- apply critical and creative thinking to address current issues in event and tourism contexts
- critically evaluate and apply sustainability principles to problems in event and tourism contexts
- work and communicate effectively with others to achieve common outcomes.
Work Integrated Learning
Hands-on experience is at the heart of the Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management. During your studies, you’ll undertake a number of project-based units where you’ll study real-world case studies, explore simulated workplace scenarios, interact with guest speakers, and work with industry to develop documents including marketing plans, social media strategies, training manuals, and more.
The course requires you to undertake an internship of between 40 and 50 hours with an event management company. Previous students have undertaken internships across a range of sectors, with organisations such as the Australian War Memorial, Canberra Raiders, Brumbies Rugby, Canberra Convention Bureau, Heritage ACT, National Museum of Australia, ACT Parks and Conservation, National Folk Festival, Questacon, Canberra Writers Festival, Canberra International Film Festival, Canberra in the City, Canberra Regional Tourism Awards, ACT Government, Design Canberra Festival, Corporate Communique, Soldier On, Volleyball Australia, OzHelp Foundation, Canberra Cavalry, Academy Club, Red Nose, Pialligo Estate, Capital Football and Kicks Entertainment.
Career opportunities
- Event manager
- Conference centre manager
- Tourism information officer
- Restaurant manager
- Public relations officer
- Marketing manager
- Festival program manager
- Sponsorship and events coordinator
- Wedding planner
- Travel consultant
- Tour guide
- Tourism policy officer
- Local government economic development manager
- Tourism research consultant
- Tourism attraction employee/manager
- Tourism bus company manager
- Hotel manager
Admission Requirements
Requirements
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Additional Admission Requirements
TAFE NSW Northern Sydney, St Leonard's: This course is taught from the 2nd year. To commence, all students must be eligible for at least 1 year (24 credit points) of advanced standing.
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Credit Arrangements
Credit arrangements (if available) for this course can be found on the University's Credit Search website.
English Language Requirements
Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0
Fees
Information for Fee Paying Students
Year | Domestic | International |
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2021 | CSP | $29,000 |
The fees detailed above 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.
Typical Study Pattern
Course Information
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.
Course Duration
Standard 3 years full time or equivalent. Maximum 10 years.
Unit Delivery Modes
Delivery modes for units in this degree are yet to be confirmed. Please contact us for more details.Admission Periods
Year | Location | Domestic | International |
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2021 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
2021 | UC - TAFE NSW Northern Sydney, St Leonard's | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 |
2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
2022 | UC - TAFE NSW Northern Sydney, St Leonard's | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 |
2023 | UC - TAFE NSW Northern Sydney, St Leonard's | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 |
2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Awards
Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
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Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management | B Event&TrsmMgt |