Bachelor of Tourism and Events

Take on the world.

Develop your skills and knowledge in a specialist degree that offers unique global insights and prepares you for employment in a diverse and rapidly evolving industry. This degree covers contemporary issues in tourism and event development and planning, and investigates the approaches required to best respond to the opportunities and challenges of the global tourism and events industries, such as climate change and the implications of rapid tourism growth both domestically and internationally.

Quick Facts
Duration:	3 years full-time
Start Date:	March, July
Tuition Fee:	$30,500
Location:	Bedford Park, Australia
Prerequisites:	None
Assumed knowledge:	None
IELTS total:	6.0
Pearson overall score:	50
CRICOS code:	098432K
Delivery mode:	On campus: Bedford Park

Why study Tourism and Events at Flinders

A strong contemporary focus on the challenges of sustainable tourism development and climate change
Connect with industry partners through flexible placements and projects
Opportunities to take international field trips
Gain a thorough understanding of all aspects of the tourism and events industries in both Australia and overseas
Opportunities for employment in a wide range of positions in a diverse industry nationally and internationally

Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

Gain practical experience through Work-Integrated Learning in both the tourism and event industries.
Build your professional experience with hands-on industry placements, community projects and research projects.

“I had a nice relationship with all my lecturers. They were committed to helping you out with everything, especially if you showed that you cared about your work. Uni organised for me to go to Flinders Partners to work on software for innovation management. I was so pleased when they offered me a full-time position.”

Nadine Saadi // Flinders University student

Careers

The Bachelor of Tourism and Events is an industry-focused degree that prepares you for employment in a variety of positions in a highly dynamic and diverse international industry.

Potential occupations include:

tourism development and planning officer
wildlife/ecotourism manager
festivals and events coordinator
tourism marketing manager
tourism policy and project manager.

Potential employers include:

tour companies
museums and heritage sites
event management consultancies
art galleries and exhibition centres
festival organisations.