Sustainability, Tourism and Environment, Major (0305)
- Western Sydney University Major Code: 0305
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.
This major combines subjects from the social and environmental sciences to prepare students for careers that ensure tourism, leisure and recreation activities take place in a sustainable way. The natural environment is a key component of leisure, recreation, and tourism experiences, especially in Australia. However, these activities can have significant ecological impacts. In this major, students will learn how to identify, assess, and manage these environmental impacts. The major will also look at how the visitor economy can contribute toward ecological conservation, and addressing major global issues such as climate change, deforestation, poverty, inequality and pollution.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Parramatta City | Full-time | Dr Garth Lean |
| Parramatta City | Part-time | Dr Garth Lean |
| Parramatta - Victoria Road | Full-time | Dr Garth Lean |
| Parramatta - Victoria | Part-time | Dr Garth Lean |
Major Structure
Students must complete 80 credit points.
Complete the following compulsory subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| TOUR 3004 | Destination Management | 10 |
| ENVL 2009 | Ecosystem Restoration | 10 |
| TOUR 1003 | Global Trends in Tourism and Events | 10 |
| ENVL 1004 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 10 |
| BIOS 1027 | Management of Aquatic Environments | 10 |
| TOUR 2003 | Managing Sustainable Places | 10 |
| EART 3006 | Science of the Anthropocene | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 70 | |
Students must also complete one subject from the following pool.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Australian Ecosystems: Threats and Solutions | ||
| Conservation Priorities and Process | ||
| Environmental Monitoring and Assessment | ||
| Issues in Contemporary Heritage | ||
| Tourism Policy and Planning | ||
| Total Credit Points | 10 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subject listed below counts towards completion of this program for students who passed this subject in 2022 or earlier.
SPRT 2011 - Sustainability, Tourism and Place, replaced by TOUR 2003 Managing Sustainable Places
BUSM 3007 Destination Management, replaced by TOUR 3004 Destination Management
BUSM 3073 Tourism Policy and Planning, replaced by TOUR 3005 Tourism Policy and Planning
TOUR 2001 Issues in Contemporary Heritage, replaced by HUMN 2073 Issues in Contemporary Heritage
TOUR 1002 - Tourism and Global Trends, replaced by TOUR 1003 Global Trends in Tourism and Events