Overview 2020
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For residents of Tasmania in Semester 2, 2020
This degree offers a unique learning experience, where you will gain an understanding of contemporary issues in tourism, the global forces that shape it and the disruptive innovations that have changed the way tourism industry works.
You will develop skills to manage the opportunities, complexity and sensitivities that arise when cultural, environmental values and creativity intersect with business development. You will also be equipped with entrepreneurial and marketing tools, frameworks and an attitude to work in a fast changing and competitive industry, that is constantly disrupted by technology and an ever-changing market.
The University will utilise its strong industry connections to enable learning opportunities that will ensure your learning is maximised.
What will I study?
There are four compulsory units Tasmanian residents need to complete:
- Global Issues in tourism HGA502
- Sharing Economy and Disruptive Innovations HGA602
- Tourism, Creativity and Culture HGA318
- Foundations of Marketing BMA506
Please note that these units differ to the units offered in the full-fee paying Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Environment and Cultural Heritage (details below).
Our courses are available to students with a bachelor’s degree or two years’ relevant work experience, without costs or tuition fees. Further information about the Graduate Certificates in Business or Tourism can be found on our information page for Tasmanian residents.
Full-fee paying Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Environment and Cultural Heritage
This degree offers a unique learning experience, where you will gain an understanding of contemporary issues in tourism, the global forces that shape it and the disruptive innovations that have changed the way tourism industry works. The University will utilise its strong industry connections and enable experiential learning opportunities to ensure your learning and work readiness is maximised.
You will develop skills to manage the opportunities, complexity and sensitivities that arise when cultural, environmental values and creativity intersect with business development. You will also be equipped with entrepreneurial and marketing tools, frameworks and an attitude to work in a fast changing and competitive industry, that is constantly disrupted by technology and an ever-changing market.
The University will utilise its strong industry connections to enable learning opportunities that will ensure your learning is maximised.
Learning outcomes
- Identify and analyse the impact of one or more key developments in contemporary tourism and cultural heritage theory on the tourism and cultural heritage industries.
- Evaluate the application of sustainable tourism principles to the tourism and cultural heritage industries.
- Synthesise knowledge of theory and practice to design effective approaches to either contemporary cultural heritage management, or entrepreneurial tourism communication.
- Research and assess one, or more, contemporary tourism innovation and its application to the tourism and cultural heritage industry
- Communicate effectively to present aspects of your work in an appropriate manner to a wide range of tourism and cultural heritage stakeholders
Course structure
Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage requires 50 credit points comprising;
- between 25 and 50 credit points of core units
- a maximum of 25 credit points elective units
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View all details for HGA601 Critical and Contested Issues in Cultural Heritage
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View all details for HGA602 The Sharing Economy and Disruptive Innovations
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Entry requirements
Eligibility
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage requires either:
- a Bachelor’s degree, or Australian Advanced Diploma or above, or approved equivalent.
- or at least 2 years' tourism industry experience.
Articulation to
Students completing the Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage are eligible to enter the Graduate Diploma or Master's degree with full credit.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
2020 Total Course Fee (international students): $16,725 AUD*.
Course cost based on a rate of $33,450 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).
* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.
International students
International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
How can we help?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
- Domestic
- 1300 363 864
- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
- Course.Info@utas.edu.au
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