Sustainable Tourism Futures (Pathway to Master of Sustainable Tourism and Heritage), Minor (0307)

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  • Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0307

Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs?  No

This minor provides students with knowledge and skills to work in professional roles in the tourism, heritage and visitor economy sectors. There is a particularly strong focus on sustainable and innovative approaches to travel and tourism. Students will have the opportunity to complete field trips, work on applied projects and learn directly from industry and government experts. The minor also provides a pathway to the Master of Sustainable Tourism and Heritage, allowing students to complete the master program in one additional year of study.

To enrol in the Minor in Sustainable Tourism Futures (Pathway to Master of Sustainable Tourism and Heritage), students must have completed at least 120 credit points and possess a GPA of 5 or higher. 

Campus Attendance Mode Advice
Parramatta City Internal Dr Garth Lean

Students must complete 40 credit points as follows.

Complete the following compulsory subjects. 

Subject Title Credit Points
TOUR 5001Sustainable Tourism and Heritage10
TOUR 5002Frontiers in Sustainable Tourism Practice and Places10

Students must also complete two subjects from the following pool.

Subject Title Credit Points
Select two of the following:20
Developing Sustainable Places
Heritage and Planning
Cool Green Cities
Total Credit Points40