Global Tourism Major - Bachelor of Arts at Auckland University of Technology

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Do you believe in a future where tourism is a force for good in the world? Study the Bachelor of Arts in Global Tourism at AUT.

If you’re interested in global issues in tourism, the Bachelor of Arts in Global Tourism will help you understand how tourism enriches the wellbeing of the communities it engages with and protects the natural environment it relies on.

This degree focuses on creativity and innovation in tourism, and how to create a more ethical and sustainable tourism industry.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Standard

Tertiary requirements

One year of successful study at bachelor level at a recognised institute, or equivalent, or

Successful completion of an Associate degree at a recognised institute, or

Successful completion of a Diploma at a recognised college of technology, or

Successful completion of a junior Health Diploma at a recognised institute, or

Successful completion of a higher technical institute Diploma at a recognised institute

English Program Requirements

Interpreting and NZ Sign Language - English Interpreting majors: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with 7.0 in Writing and Speaking, and 6.5 in Reading and Listening; or equivalent.

All other majors: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent.

Career

This major looks at tourism from a global perspective. Courses cover a wide range of topics including tourism and sustainability, current issues the tourism industry faces, innovation and entrepreneurship, and how to create more sustainable destinations.

You could consider combining the Global Tourism major with a second major or minor in areas like business and innovation, digital cultures, languages, Māori development or law.

Apart from the courses below you also need to complete courses from your second major, your chosen minor(s) or electives.

Core courses

All Bachelor of Arts students need to complete core courses that help you develop transferable skills and support your work in all other courses in the degree.

Academic Communication

Choose one of:

Culture and Society

Complete one course from each of the following clusters. Each cluster aligns with one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Partnerships and Reduced Inequalities

Choose one of:

Peace and Justice, Climate Action and Economic World

Choose one of:

CRIM580 Criminology and Criminal Justice
EVNT500 Introduction to Event Management
HIST500 Introduction to New Zealand History
HIST501 The Holocaust: Its Causes, Character, and Legacy
PSYC580 Introduction to Psychology A
SOSC582 Social Thinking
SOSC583 Social Institutions
SOSC585 Climate Action
TOUR511 Global Issues in Tourism

Sustainability, Health and Wellbeing

Choose one of:

FOOD501 Food and the Senses
CLSY513 Organisation and Human Behaviour Perspectives
HOSP509 Hospitality Social Enterprise
TOUR512 Tourism and Sustainability

Quality Education, Gender Equality and Reduced Poverty

Choose one of:

Knowledge and Inquiry

Choose one of:

Workplace experience

Workplace experience is an important part of your degree, and the Work Integrated Learning course is the final part of your degree. This is a supervised work placement related to your major(s), for an organisation of your choice. It's a great way to get industry experience while still being able to get feedback from AUT lecturers, and for many of our students this workplace experience also leads to a job offer.

Our strong industry links provide students with placement opportunities in a wide variety of businesses, including:

Air New Zealand
Disney
Auckland Unlimited
Auckland Sea Kayaks

You could also take the Foundations in Research course if you’re considering continuing into postgraduate study.

Want more info about work integrated learning at AUT?

Read more about workplace experience in AUT programmes, how it works and why it’s so beneficial when you start your career.

Workplace experience in AUT programmes

Global tourism courses

If you're majoring in global tourism, this is the main subject area you specialise in. It makes up one third of your degree and consists of eight tourism-related courses you study throughout your degree.

Year 1 courses

Complete the following courses:

TOUR511 Global Issues in Tourism
TOUR512 Tourism and Sustainability

Year 2 courses

Complete the following course:

TOUR610 Ethics for Global Tourism

And choose two of:

TOUR601 Tourism and Cultures of the World
TOUR611 Tourism and Natural Areas
TOUR612 The Responsible Tourist
TOUR613 Tourism Destination Field Study

Year 3 courses

Complete the following course:

TOUR713 Global Tourism Challenge

And two of the following courses:

TOUR704 Sustainable Destinations
TOUR709 Wellbeing in Tourism Destinations
TOUR711 Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Tourism, Hospitality and Events

Ready to enrol in your courses?

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https://www.aut.ac.nz/courses/bachelor-of-arts/global-tourism-major-bachelor-of-arts

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

NZD 35,092

Application Fee

NZD

Global Tourism Major - Bachelor of Arts

Auckland University of Technology

Auckland University of Technology

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