Bachelor of Tourism and Event Management

Western Sydney University

CRICOS 109243J · Duration: 3 Years

Duration

156 weeks

Study Load

Full Time / Part Time

Intakes

Autumn 2027 (starts 01 March 2027) | Spring 2027 (starts 19 July 2027)

Course Overview

About This Course

This program is co-designed with both local and global partners such as Destination NSW, the Australia Federation of Travel Agents and Accommodation Association. Our collaborators are hands-on and ready to share their knowledge and experience first-hand. Students can choose from a suite of majors, including environmental management, event and festival management, heritage, marketing, place management, planning, sport and sustainability. Students complete fieldwork, engage with industry and government stakeholders, and are provided with opportunities for international field trips and placements. A final-year professional placement allows students to gain further industry experience and provides a stepping-stone into employment. This program combines tourism, event management, social science, business and marketing subjects to prepare graduates for professional roles in tourism, events, and the visitor economy. Offered as a Bachelor Degree qualification of 240 credit points, it is normally completed in 3 years full-time and 6 years part-time. It is delivered at Western Sydney University's Parramatta South campus. Graduates pursue roles such as local, state and federal government, festival and event management, tour companies, travel agencies and airlines, airports and aviation. It is administered within Western Sydney University's Social Sciences academic area.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

Duration

Full Time: 3 Years (Available Part Time)*

Intakes

Autumn 2027 (starts 01 March 2027) | Spring 2027 (starts 19 July 2027)

Study Mode

Full Time / Part Time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

True Reward: NSW HSC students may gain admission through HSC True Reward. HSC True Reward offers students a place at Western based on their Year 11 or Year 12 results before receiving their ATAR. More information can be found on the HSC True Reward website: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/application-pathways/hsc-true-reward

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Tourism and events qualifications provide pathways to a wide variety of careers. Graduates from our programs work in:

local, state and federal government
festival and event management
tour companies
travel agencies
airlines, airports and aviation
hotels and accommodation
major attractions and sites
transport
sporting organisations
international organisations
national parks and protected area management
international development
museums and cultural venues
consultancies
heritage organisations
travel, hospitality and event service providers

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industry Body

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units31 units

BUSM2053

Technology and Innovation in Sport Management

Program Pool Subjects — 10 credit points

HUMN1015

Development and Sustainability

Program Pool Subjects — 10 credit points

EART3006

Science of the Anthropocene

Program Pool Subjects — 10 credit points

HUMN3117

Place-Making for Tourism and the Cultural Economies

Program Pool Subjects — 10 credit points

FINC1005

Financial Foundations

Program Pool Subjects — 10 credit points

HUMN3118

Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective

Program Pool Subjects — 10 credit points

0306

Festival and Event Management, Major

Elective Space — 80 credit points

0303

Sport, Events and Tourism, Major

Elective Space — 80 credit points

0305

Sustainability, Tourism and Environment, Major

Elective Space — 80 credit points

0304

Place Management and Planning, Major

Elective Space — 80 credit points

0012

Heritage and Tourism, Major

Elective Space — 80 credit points

0360

Sustainable Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (Pathway to Master of Sustainable Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management), Minor

Elective Space — 40 credit points

0012

Heritage and Tourism, Minor

Elective Space — 40 credit points

0291

Marketing, Minor

Elective Space — 40 credit points

TOUR3001

Tourism, Events and Technology

Core — 10 credit points

BUSM1050

People and Organisations

Core — 10 credit points

TOUR2003

Managing Sustainable Places

Core — 10 credit points

MKTG1014

Marketing in Action

Core — 10 credit points

HUMN2073

Issues in Contemporary Heritage

Core — 10 credit points

TOUR3006

Festivals and Events

Core — 10 credit points

TOUR2004

Tourism and Festivals in Society

Core — 10 credit points

HUMN1060

Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies

Core — 10 credit points

TOUR3004

Destination Management

Core — 10 credit points

TOUR3002

Cultural Tourism and Events

Core — 10 credit points

TOUR1003

Global Trends in Tourism and Events

Core — 10 credit points

TOUR3005

Tourism Policy and Planning

Core — 10 credit points

HUMN1041

People, Place and Social Difference

Core — 10 credit points

HUMN3100

Social Sciences International Placement (1): Preparation for Placement

Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

HUMN3102

Social Sciences International Placement (III): Post-placement Reflections

Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

HUMN3101

Social Sciences International Placement (II): Placement

Alternate Subjects — 20 credit points

TOUR3003

Visitor Economy Professional Placement

Alternate Subjects — 20 credit points

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What majors are available in the Bachelor of Tourism and Event Management?

Students can choose from five majors: Festival and Event Management, Heritage and Tourism, Place Management and Planning, Sport, Events and Tourism, and Sustainability, Tourism and Environment.

Is there a work placement component in this program?

Yes, students complete a placement (internship) in the final year of the program. The placement is intended to provide a stepping-stone to ongoing employment in the tourism, event, hospitality and/or visitor economy sectors, with options to complete placements in both Australia and overseas.

Can I complete this degree faster using prior study or a diploma?

Yes. The Bachelor of Tourism and Event Management has more than 200 entry and credit pathway agreements with education providers such as TAFE NSW and international universities. These pathways provide students with direct entry from eligible diploma, advanced diploma, and bachelor programs, along with credit transfer, allowing students to complete the degree in a shorter amount of time.

Is there an opportunity to progress to a Master's degree after completing this bachelor program?

Yes. Students who complete the Bachelor of Tourism and Event Management have the opportunity to complete the Master of Sustainable Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management in just one additional year of study. This is accomplished by completing four Master subjects in the final year of the Bachelor program in a special postgraduate minor.

Who are the industry partners involved in this program?

This program is co-designed with both local and global partners such as Destination NSW, the Australia Federation of Travel Agents, and the Accommodation Association. Western Sydney University is also a founding member of the Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE) and the only Australian member of the Association for Tourism and Leisure Education and Research (ATLAS).

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $50,000 to $65,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $65,000 to $85,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $85,000 to $115,000 per year

Career Paths

Event CoordinatorEvent ManagerCorporate Event PlannerConference and Exhibition OrganiserWedding Planner

Key Skills

Event concept development and creative designBudget planning, financial management and cost controlVenue selection, site planning and logistics coordinationVendor negotiation and supplier relationship managementEvent marketing, promotion and social media strategy

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