Heritage and Tourism, Major (0012)
- Western Sydney University Major Code: 0012
Previous Code: M1077.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs: Yes. Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.
In a highly mobile world (migration, tourism, media and communications, travel and transport) and in contemporary life where the preservation of historical and natural environments present as one of the major challenges facing all societies, heritage has become a touchstone for social and cultural identity, our understanding of modernity, peace and development, our senses of citizenship, custodianship and community. At the same time heritage places have become significant tourist destinations and so in a world of flows and networks, the heritage-tourism relationship is a critical one. In the 21st century it is impossible to disentangle the two. This major introduces contemporary heritage issues and provides an in-depth understanding of tourism as a social phenomenon. It enables a critical examination of the relationship between heritage and tourism in number of settings within Australia (including Indigenous Australia) and internationally.
Graduates with a heritage and tourism major can contemplate careers within a diverse range of government, non-government organization and businesses that require understanding, insight and skills related to heritage and tourism.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Internal | Assoc Prof Awais Piracha |
| Penrith Campus | Internal | Assoc Prof Awais Piracha |
Recommended Sequence Current
This major sequence applies to students who commenced in 2023 or later. If you commenced prior to 2023 please refer to the Sequence 2022 tab for details.
Students must complete 80 credit points as follows.
Complete the following compulsory subjects.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| TOUR 1003 | Global Trends in Tourism and Events | 10 |
| TOUR 2004 | Tourism and Festivals in Society | 10 |
| HUMN 2073 | Issues in Contemporary Heritage | 10 |
| TOUR 3002 | Cultural Tourism and Events | 10 |
| HUMN 3117 | Place-Making for Tourism and the Cultural Economies | 10 |
| HUMN 3118 | Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 60 | |
And 20 credit points of Major pool subjects.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Select 2 subjects from the major pool subjects: | 20 | |
| Visitor Economy Professional Placement | ||
| Managing Sustainable Places | ||
| Tourism, Events and Technology | ||
| Tourism Policy and Planning | ||
| Destination Management | ||
| Total Credit Points | 20 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subject listed below counts towards completion of this program for students who passed this subject in 2022 or earlier.
CULT 3015 - Heritage and Tourism, replaced by TOUR 3002 Cultural Tourism and Events
BUSM 3072 - Tourism Industry Professional Placement, replaced by TOUR 3003 Visitor Economy Professional Placement
SPRT 2011 - Sustainability, Tourism and Place, replaced by TOUR 2003 Managing Sustainable Places
HUMN 2057 - Tourism in Society, replaced by TOUR 2004 Tourism and Festivals in Society
BUSM 3079 - Travel in the Digital Age, replaced by TOUR 3001 Tourism, Events and Technology
BUSM 3007 - Destination Management, replaced by TOUR 3004 Destination Management
BUSM 3073 - Tourism Policy and Planning, replaced by TOUR 3005 Tourism Policy and Planning
CULT 3014 - Heritage Interpretation, replaced by HUMN 3117 Place-Making for Tourism and the Cultural Economies
CULT 3016 - Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective, replaced by HUMN 3118 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective
TOUR 1002 - Tourism and Global Trends, replaced by TOUR 1003 Global Trends in Tourism and Events
Recommended Sequence 2022
If you commenced in 2023 or later please refer to the 'Sequence Current' tab for details.
Qualification for this major requires the successful completion of 80 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| TOUR 1002 | Tourism and Global Trends | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Spring session | ||
| HUMN 2057 | Tourism in Society | 10 |
| TOUR 2001 | Issues in Contemporary Heritage | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| CULT 3015 | Heritage and Tourism | 10 |
| HUMN 2018 | Cultural and Social Geographies | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| CULT 3014 | Heritage Interpretation | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BUSM 3073 | Tourism Policy and Planning | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Spring session | ||
| CULT 3016 | Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |