About the course

Sustainability increasingly influences tourism planning, development, governance and management as the industry expands globally. As the growth rate of emerging economies doubles that of advanced economies in the years leading to 2030, sustainable tourism plays a significant role in the achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. This course meets the growing demand for specialists in tourism planning, marketing and industry management who not only have a broad and deep understanding of global business activity, but also a clear insight into the consequences of planning and policymaking on the environment, society, culture and the economy. In this industry-focussed course you will explore sustainable organisations across urban and rural development and regeneration, natural resource management and wildlife conservation, and the diversifying benefits from international and domestic tourism. You will gain enhanced practical and analytical skills to develop tourism policies and practices built on sustainable practice in a global setting. Our academic staff are widely regarded as research pioneers in the field of high-yield, independent (or backpacker) travel, and the associated impacts on urban tourism and the development of small- and medium-sized enterprises. To broaden your understanding of the international market and the role that a sustainable tourism industry can play in emerging economies, study overseas. You can attend a partially funded intensive field school to examine the patterns of development within an Asia-Pacific emerging economy, such as Fiji, Vietnam or Cambodia. Or you can participate in an international student exchange semester at one of our prestigious partner universities in Sweden, Estonia or Latvia. Graduates are employed in a variety of government and private-sector tourism organisations: state, regional and national tourism offices, management consultancy firms, advertising agencies, media and TV research and journalism, internet communication organisations, local government tourism agencies, international education organisations, and airline and tour operators. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Caulfield East
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Caulfield East
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Caulfield East
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Caulfield East
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Caulfield East
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Caulfield East

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Monash University

IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0). TOEFL Paper-based test: 550 with a TWE of 4.5. TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18.

　　Entry level 1:

　　Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time (96 points to complete)

　　An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average, or qualification/experience or satisfactory substitute that the faculty considers to be equivalent.

　　Entry level 2:

　　Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time (72 points to complete)

　　An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline including humanities or social sciences with at least credit (60%) average, or qualification/ experience or satisfactory substitute that the faculty considers to be equivalent

　　or

　　An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a related discipline including humanities or social sciences with at least credit (60%) average in both qualifications, or qualification/experience or satisfactory substitute that the faculty considers to be equivalent.

　　Entry level 3

　　Duration: 1 years full-time, 2 years part-time (48 points to complete)

　　An Australian undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline including humanities or social sciences with at least credit (60%) average, or qualification/ experience or satisfactory substitute that the faculty considers to be equivalent.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Monash University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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