Overview
Tourism and events, including festivals, are important social, political and economic phenomena in many parts of the world. The uniqueness of this degree is that it is offered from within the Social Sciences and is developed within the framework of tourism for sustainable development. Graduates of this degree will enter … For more content click the Read More button below.
Structure
24 credit points
Major24 credit points
Admission requirements
Entry requirements (onshore)
Entry requirements (transnational)
English language requirements
Learning outcomes
1.
Demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of the theoretical perspectives and methods of enquiry of the specialism of tourism and events
2.
Demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of the diversity of social, human and natural phenomena and the multiple perspectives (including inter-disciplinary perspectives) which can be brought to bear in social and creative enquiry of tourism and events
3.
Demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of global perspectives including an awareness of and respect for the social, biological, cultural, and economic interdependence of global life
4.
Demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of ethical issues and approaches that require consideration in tourism settings
5.
Effective communicators who demonstrate proficiency in producing written arguments and/or creative artefacts consistent with the norms and standards of the specialism of tourism
6.
Effective communicators who demonstrate capacity for persuasive oral communication appropriate to a range of audiences
7.
Gather, synthesise and critically evaluate ideas and information from a range of sources demonstrating analytical, creative and conceptual thinking
8.
Gather, synthesise and critically evaluate ideas and information from a range of sources demonstrating a variety of methods for research and practice appropriate to the specialism of Tourism
9.
Demonstrate confidence and competence in applying knowledge and skills to practice through a capacity for self-directed independent enquiry
10.
Demonstrate confidence and competence in applying knowledge and skills to practice through critical self-reflection
11.
Demonstrate confidence and competence in applying knowledge and skills to practice through creative problem solving
12.
Demonstrate confidence and competence in applying knowledge and skills to practice through a global perspective incorporating an appreciation of cultural and disciplinary differences
13.
Developed interpersonal and collaborative skills including the demonstrated capacity to give and receive critical feedback
14.
Developed interpersonal and collaborative skills including the demonstrated capacity to work effectively within team environments
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Developed interpersonal and collaborative skills including the demonstrated capacity to respect the thoughts and opinions of others
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Graduates of the Murdoch University Bachelor of Arts (Tourism and Events) demonstrate ethical thinking and practice through social and creative enquiry which recognises diversity and the rights and perspectives of others