Become a leader in animal-friendly tourism.
The growing global tourism industry offers incredible growth opportunities – particularly in sustainable and animal-friendly tourism. Tourists love seeing animals in their natural habitats, but local tourism operators also need to protect the animals and environments they rely on. This hands-on, industry-oriented program trains future tourism leaders with the skills to maintain and enhance environmental integrity alongside industry growth.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2024 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
The growing global tourism industry offers incredible growth opportunities – particularly in sustainable and animal-friendly tourism. Tourists love seeing animals in their natural habitats, but local tourism operators also need to protect the animals and environments they rely on. This hands-on, industry-oriented program trains future tourism leaders with the skills to maintain and enhance environmental integrity alongside industry growth.
- Learn how to assess the sustainability-related impacts of tourism, and how this links with animal conservation, biodiversity and animal behaviour
- Learn how animals are impacted by the environment and human interaction, and what we can do to protect their future
- Develop your analytical, management and research skills to better understand how to conserve animals and the environment, and how to engage with stakeholders in the scientific, public and business sectors
- Apply your growing knowledge and skills through fieldwork in locations such as Fraser Island and Stradbroke Island, and through industry projects designed to develop a solid foundation for your chosen career
Career opportunities
Ecotourism manager, ecotourism guide, wildlife manager, environmental educator, environmental consultant, environmental manager, policy officer, communications officer, researcher, museum curator
Membership
Graduates are eligible for membership / associate membership of the Ecological Society of Australia, Environmental Institute of Australia, Australian Mammal Society, Australian Marine Science Association, Society for Conservation Biology, Australian Wildlife Management Society, Australian Physiological Society, Australian Tourism Research Institute, Pacific Area Travel Association, Ecotourism Association of Australia, and the Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education.
Program structure
Core course (1)
COR109 Counselling Placement 2
Animal Ecology courses:
Introductory courses (6)
ANM100 Strengths Based Counselling: Collaborative Approaches
ANM102 Group Processes and Practice
ANM103 Developmental and Family Counselling
ANM104 Counselling Interventions: Expressive Therapies
LFS100 Advanced Counselling Skills and Theories 1
SCI102 Internship 2
Advanced courses (9)
ANM201 Professional Development 2
ANM203 Counselling and Addictions
ANM301 Engagement and therapeutic alliance
ANM302 Family, couples and systems approaches
ENS213 Assessment and Case Conceptualisation
ENS222 Developmental and Family Counselling
ENS282 Spatial Governance and Planning
ENS316 Regions, Change and Sustainability
ENS317 Landscapes, Place and People
Tourism, Leisure and Event Management courses:
Introductory courses (7)
BUS101 Planning Design Studio
BUS102 Participation and Conflict Resolution
BUS104 Planning Practicum
BUS105 Planning Project
BUS106 Planning Practice
BUS108 Urban Design Studio
TSM102 Regional Infrastructure Planning
Advanced courses (8)
BUS203 Human Development and Learning
BUS320 Teaching with Technology
TSM211 Professional Experience: Play and Pedagogy in Early Learning
TSM221 Engagement and Behaviour in Early Learning
TSM223 Professional Experience: Communities and Partnerships
TSM313 Creative Expression and Play through the Arts
TSM314 Foundations of Numeracy
TSM315 English Language and Literacy
Elective courses (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
A program may not be offered in full at each location.
Total units: 384
Program requirements and notes
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program Notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit point per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- Most courses are valued at 12 units unless otherwise specified
- Refer to the 'Planning your study' page to manage your progression
- Students in this program will be expected to purchase personal protective equipment (laboratory coat, safety glasses, closed footwear) for use during practical work at USC. Nominal contributions to cover costs of field trips and travel to workplace learning activities may be required.