Bachelor of Arts in International Studies/Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management - 280JA
| Course Code: | 280JA |
|---|---|
| Course Version: | 2 |
| Location: | UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Arts and Design |
| Discipline(s): | School of Arts and Communications Canberra Business School |
| UAC Code: | 362318 |
| CRICOS Code: | 080998G |
| Selection Rank: | 70 |
| English Language Requirements: | Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0 |
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).
Enquiries
- 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)
Admission Requirements
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.
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Course Requirements
Awards
| Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in International Studies | BA IntlSt |
| Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management | B Event&TrsmMgt |
Alternate Exit Awards
| Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management | Bachelor of Arts in International Studies |
Typical Study Pattern
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
Delivery modes for units in this degree are yet to be confirmed. Please contact us for more details.Information for Fee Paying Students
| Year | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 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.
Professional Accreditation
None.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Course Objectives | Graduate Qualities |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Course Duration
Eight semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Honours
Refer to individual courses.
Related Courses (Double Degrees, Nested Courses and Alternative Exits)
Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Offerings
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Past Offerings
- 2014->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2015->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2016->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2017->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2018->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2019->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
Enrolment Numbers
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