Tourism (Master) (Honours)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2011
Award
Master of Tourism (Honours)
Length
18 months
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This extended program focuses on contemporary tourism issues. It allows Master of Tourism graduates to explore an issue of their own choice and to prepare a research thesis.
Course structure
In addition to the requirements of the Master of Tourism, students complete a 15 000-word research thesis (60 credit points). The thesis will be completed under the direct supervision of an academic staff member. Approval of a research topic is subject to the availability of a supervisor in the designated discipline area.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
20 750
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
Entry into this program is contingent on successful completion of the Master of Tourism with a 65 per cent grade average across all eight subjects of the study in first year.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Career opportunities
Graduate opportunities exist at the management and executive levels within tourism and accommodation enterprises, in the public sector, and in vocational education.
Contact information
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