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Master of Arts in Tourism (Research)

If you have a background in tourism, or have completed previous study in the field, then this Tourism (Research) from University of Canberra provides you with the opportunity to pursue research at a master’s degree level in your area of specialisation.

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Duration

2 years

Starting Date

February, August

Tuition Fee

$AUD 27,800 per year

Location

Canberra, Australia

CRICOS Code: 019927G

Admission Requirements

The entry requirements of the course are:

A degree or honours degree in tourism, or an honours degree or degree in a cognate area, with at least an average grade of a credit or better;
Evidence of a capacity for conducting research at the MA level.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Band: 6.5
PTE Academic: 58

The program

On top of a selection of coursework units, you will undertake training in research methods, and will develop a research proposal and thesis in your chosen area of tourism studies.

You can tailor your research to suit your previous background in the industry or your future area of employment interest, and topics you might like to explore can include alpine tourism; Australasian tourism studies; convention, events and meetings management; cultural and heritage tourism; urban and regional tourism development; nature-based tourism; tourism impact analysis; and tourism crisis and disaster management; among others.

As a Higher Degree by Research (HDR), this course is covered under the Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) funding model, which provides a fee offset for domestic students for the standard duration of the course.

Study a Master of Arts in Tourism (Research) from University of Canberra and you will:

develop knowledge and skills in research methodology and research methods
acquire high-level writing and analysis skills
initiate closer links between the University and senior professionals in fields associated with tourism, travel, leisure and related disciplines
prepare either a single substantial dissertation, or two smaller academically rigorous dissertations, which form an in-depth investigation and analysis of a particular professional issue in tourism.

Courses Included

Research Methods
Contemporary Tourism Issues
Tourism Research Proposal
Tourism Masters Thesis

Career Opportunities

Sessional academic
Tourism director
Tourism consultant
Events director
Marketing director
Festival program director
Director of sustainable tourism
Sponsorship director
Public relations director
Communications director
Brand manager
Indigenous program director
Entrepreneur

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