Master of Science (Ecotourism) (MSc Ecotourism)

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Detailed Program Information

Program Code
MSCEC

Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Academic Year
2018

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Master of Science (Ecotourism) enables students to recognize, evaluate, research and develop the potential of future ecotourism areas.

This science based program will equip graduates with the skills required to recognize and evaluate the potential of future ecotourism areas, as well as to research and develop tours and interpretative materials to support visitor enjoyment.   Students will develop a broad understanding of the relevant underlying science in addition to advanced knowledge through specialisations in either nature based tourism or geotourism.
 
The Master of Science (Ecotourism) is an AQF Level 9 Masters Conversion qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years. 
 

Conditions

Condition of Continuing Enrolment:  A student must complete all of the coursework before commencing the research project. 

Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

 

Academic Program Rules for Master of Science (Ecotourism)

There shall be a Master of Science (Ecotourism).

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the degree of Master of Science (Ecotourism), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units, comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 12 units
  2. A specialisation to the value of 9 units chosen from:
  • Geotourism
  • Nature Based Tourism
  1. Elective courses to the value of 15 units comprised of ‘science’ electives (minimum of 3 units, maximum of 9 units) and ‘other' electives (minimum of 6 units, maximum of 12 units)
  2. Research equivalent course to the value of 12 units in the form of a Research Project 

Core Courses

  • Core Courses

    To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.

    Core Courses

    All of the following courses must be completed:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    ECOTOUR 7000 Science for Ecotourism 3
    ECOTOUR 7010 Ecotourism - Perspectives in Sciences Based Ecotourism 3
    ECOTOUR 7020 Research Methods in Ecotourism 3
    SCIENCE 7020 Communicating Science 3

  • Research Project

    To satisfy the requirements for Research Project students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.

    Research Project

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    ECOTOUR 7030 Ecotourism Research Project 12

  • Specialisation in Geotourism

    To satisfy the requirements for Specialisation in Geotourism students must complete courses to the value of 9 units.

    Specialisation in Geotourism

    Courses to the value of 9 units from the following:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    GEOLOGY 7010 Sedimentary Geology 3
    GEOLOGY 7020 Structural Geology 3
    GEOLOGY 7030 Igneous and Metamorphic Geology 3
    GEOLOGY 7040 Tectonics 3
    GEOLOGY 7050 Earth Systems History 3

  • Specialisation in Nature Based Tourism

    To satisfy the requirements for Specialisation in Nature Based Tourism students must complete courses to the value of 9 units.

    Specialisation in Nature Based Tourism

    Courses to the value of 9 units from the following:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    ENV BIOL 7010 Botany 3
    ENV BIOL 7030 Ecology 3
    ENV BIOL 7040 Plant Identification 3
    ENV BIOL 7050 Evolution of Australian Biota 3
    ENV BIOL 7060 Zoology 3

Electives

Published on: 12 March, 2024 | 12:26:05

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