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Masters by Research: Tourism

Course Code J23

The Master of Tourism course offers the opportunity to pursue tourism research in a specialised area of tourism studies. The two year course will appeal to tourism graduates, graduates of other relevant disciplines and industry practitioners. Students will acquire and develop research skills associated with qualitative and quantitative research, advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in tourism. An integral part of this course is the preparation, undertaking and completion of a thesis.

Admission Requirements

Candidates will have shown above average performance in studies for a Bachelor degree and have demonstrated in their professional activity potential to undertake Master degree studies or equivalent prior learning including at least five years appropriate professional experience. Graduates with an Honours degree in a relevant field may be permitted to proceed directly to Stage 2 of the Master degree.

Course Location and Availability

Campus: Joondalup
Availability: Full-time / Part-time
Duration: 2 years Full-time or Part-time equivalent

Course structure

The Master of Tourism by Research includes two stages. Students are required to complete 90 credit points (6 semester units) in the first year of the course (Stage 1). In the second year students will undertake a thesis on an approved research topic.

This course requires the completion of 45 credit points of advanced tourism (3 units), 30 credit points of research (2 units) and 15 credit points thesis preparation (1 unit).

Year One

Stage One

Semester One
Semester Two
  • LSC5008 Thesis Preparation
  • MBA5116 Ecotourism Management
  • TSM5213 Tourism & Hospitality Management VB
  • Or elective units as approved by the Course Coordinator.

Year Two

Stage Two

  • LSC6200 Masters Thesis

Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis component of their course until the thesis is submitted for examination.

Contact for more information:

Tel: +61 (0)8 6304 5666
E-mail: businessandlaw@ecu.edu.au

To confirm your eligibility, please contact the Graduate Research School.

To discuss options, please make an appointment with the Faculty Research Coordinator.

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