Tourism and Urban Planning

CHANGE HOW PEOPLE SEE THE WORLD AROUND THEM

Western’s Tourism & Urban Planning courses are among Australia's finest. You’ll gain a balance of theory and practical field studies. Choose from a broad range of subjects and flexible course structures and get involved in local and international projects and placements.


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Tourism Management at Western

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Why study Tourism Management at Western?

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Why study Urban Planning at Western?

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Course Frequently Asked Questions

The course structure is flexible, allowing students to choose from a range of specialisations including Anthropology, Geography and Urban Studies, Heritage and Tourism, Humanitarian Studies, Human Rights, Protection and Development, Peace and Development Studies, and Sociology.

Graduates will enter the workforce equipped with both specialist cultural and managerial knowledge, and a wealth of practical experience. This degree aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed for a range of careers in tourism, recreation, and leisure in the public and private sectors. It also equips you with transferable skills relevant to any industry. Graduates may pursue careers in areas such as event management, travel advising, tourism market research, and policy development.

The Bachelor of Planning (Pathway to Master of Urban Management and Planning) is a four-year full-time or eight-year part-time program.

The degree incorporates a placement with local planning/urban management employers, working on a variety of planning tasks to ensure you graduate with an understanding of the planning/urban management workplace.

Graduates of this degree can look forward to career opportunities in urban and regional planning, international development agencies, local government, research, and policy organisations.

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