Tourism, Hospitality and Events at Western
This program is co-designed with both local and global partners such as Destination NSW, the Australia Federation of Travel Agents and Accommodation Association. Our collaborators are hands-on and ready to share their knowledge and experience first-hand. Students can choose from a suite of majors, including environmental management, event and festival management, heritage, marketing, place management, planning, sport and sustainability. Students complete fieldwork, engage with industry and government stakeholders, and are provided with opportunities for international field trips and placements. A final-year professional placement allows students to gain further industry experience and provides a stepping-stone into employment.
Career Opportunities
Tourism and events qualifications provide pathways to a wide variety of careers. Graduates from our programs work in:
- local, state and federal government
- festival and event management
- tour companies
- travel agencies
- airlines, airports and aviation
- hotels and accommodation
- major attractions and sites
- transport
- sporting organisations
- international organisations
- national parks and protected area management
- international development
- museums and cultural venues
- consultancies
- heritage organisations
- travel, hospitality and event service providers
