Program Overview
The Ecotourism - Coursework and Dissertation at The University of Western Australia is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Ecotourism - Coursework and Dissertation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 37,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Perth, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Ecotourism - Coursework and Dissertation programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Environmental Planning and Management
- Biodiversity and Landscapes
- Core Principles of Ecotourism
- Ecotourism in Practice
- Ecotourism Research Project Part 1
- Ecotourism Research Project Part 2
- Ecotourism Research Project Part 3
- Ecotourism Research Project Part 4
- Foundations in Heritage Management
- Exhibitions and Interpretation
- Sport and Recreation Management
- Marine Ecology
- Ecological Field Methods
- Origins, Evolution and Conservation of Biodiversity
- Heritage Governance: from Global to Local
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 37,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 37,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Western Australia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a public research university in Crawley, Western Australia, Australia. UWA was established in 1911 by an act of the Parliament of Western Australia.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-02-26
- Language English
- Duration 24 months