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Tourism (Biodiversity)

A postgraduate program

Fast facts

Course type: 

Postgraduate (coursework)

Availability (full-time or part-time): 

Full-time
Part-time 

Location: 

On campus

Courses 

Course name 

Units 

Course length (full-time equivalent) 

GradStart code 

CRICOS code 

Graduate Diploma in Tourism (Biodiversity) 36 units 
1 year 2GD016
059257K 
Master of Tourism (Biodiversity) 72 units
2 years 
2CM022  059258J 

Overview

This is a collaborative program from Ecotourism and Cultural Tourism. Coursework will be jointly taught for the components on interpretation. The science topics will be delivered through the Faculty of Science and Engineering, with an emphasis on basic theory and practical field skills. This course will cover the concepts, techniques and implementation of interpretation, as well as biodiversity assessment and conservation strategies.

It aims to further increase the understanding of the theoretical and practical skills, acquired during the Graduate Certificate in Tourism (Interpretation), that are required to develop appropriate management strategies in this area, and develop knowledge of the scientific method, applied research skills in science, and knowledge of particular groups of organisms and/or ecosystems.

This program provides an articulated pathway in postgraduate studies in tourism with exit points at Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters level.

What will I study? 

Refer to the program of study:

Entry requirements

Domestic students

International students

Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution which includes a major in tourism or a related discipline (eg hospitality, marketing etc).

The Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances, and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

Entry pathways are also offered to graduates of Flinders University's Professional Development workshops such as Introduction to Festival and Event Design and Management, Industry Certificate in Festival and Event Design and Management, Introduction to Interpretation and Industry Certificate in Interpretation.

Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Tourism receive 18 units of credit when progressing to the Graduate Diploma in Tourism or the Master of Tourism. Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Tourism receive 36 units of credit when progressing to the Master of Tourism.

Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution which includes a major in tourism or a related discipline (eg hospitality, marketing etc).

The Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances, and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

Entry pathways are also offered to graduates of Flinders University's Professional Development workshops such as Introduction to Festival and Event Design and Management, Industry Certificate in Festival and Event Design and Management, Introduction to Interpretation and Industry Certificate in Interpretation.

Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Tourism receive 18 units of credit when progressing to the Graduate Diploma in Tourism or the Master of Tourism. Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Tourism receive 36 units of credit when progressing to the Master of Tourism.

English language requirements: If English is not your 1st language you must meet English language requirements.

Applications

Domestic students 

International students 

Mid-year entry: Yes (N/A for Graduate Certificate)  Mid-year entry: Yes
Apply through:  SATAC - GradStart  Apply through:  International Office  
Application closing dates: Semester 1, 2009: 20 February 2009 Application closing dates: Semester 1, 2009: 30 November 2008
Semester 2, 2009: 31 May 2009

Annual fees

Course 

Place type 

Domestic students 

International students 

Graduate Diploma in TourismCommonwealth supported - Student contribution amount  N/A N/A
Full fee paying  $9,000 $16,400
Master of Tourism
(Biodiversity)
Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount 
 N/A N/A
Full fee paying
 $12,420 $19,900

Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?

Related programs 

Contact 

Dr Greg Kirby, Flinders Tourism
Tel: (08) 8201 2176. Fax: (08) 8201 2556
Email: greg.kirby@flinders.edu.au

General domestic students information

Web: Prospective students

Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au

General international students information

Web: International students

Enquiries: Ask Flinders