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Tourism and hospitality management

Why research Tourism and hospitality management?

Our academic staff have impressive national and international experience. Highly regarded for their research, they are published in leading journals and academic publications. They are active in government and corporate research projects, policy development, industry associations and present at a range of conferences.

La Trobe University is a member of Innovative Research Universities Australia, which attracts more than $340 million in funding each year. The Faculty’s research centres provide a focal point for research strengths and establish links to government, industry and the wider research community.

We offer broad scope for individual or interdisciplinary team research. You will benefit from a supportive study environment, where academic staff work closely with students to facilitate positive learning outcomes. Take advantage of a range of scholarships and access to excellent library facilities. The main library at the Melbourne campus is one of the best in the southern hemisphere.

Ranked top for Tourism in Victoria

La Trobe ranked joint second ranking in Victoria through its research in Tourism and Services (Cluster 4, field 15). We performed particularly strongly in Tourism research, being ranked 'above world standard' in this field. La Trobe is the only university in Victoria and one of only four across the nation to receive such a high ranking for Tourism research.

Research specialisations

Courses

Local students

Tourism and hospitality management courses (Mid year entry)
Offer year	Course title	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts
2013	Doctor of Philosophy (Law and Management)	Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Melbourne Melbourne (City)	3 years full-time or 6 years part-time	Anytime
Doctor of Philosophy (Law and Management) continued… Course description The Doctor of Philosophy is taken by thesis but additional coursework or seminars may be necessary. The program enables candidates to engage in independent research that makes an original contribution to knowledge. Research may be undertaken in any of the disciplines with the Faculty including: accounting, business, economics, finance, fraud investigation, global business law, law, public interest law, event management, human resource management, management, management information systems, marketing, sport management, tourism and hospitality management. Prerequisite Masters or Honours degree of at least H2A standard, with dissertation demonstrating ability to undertake research at doctoral level, or equivalent demonstrated skills, experience, research or publications. Fee type Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded How to apply Please download an application form here. Full course details Law and Management (Doctor)Melbourne Law and Management (Doctor)Bendigo Law and Management (Doctor)Melbourne (City)
2013	Master of Arts	Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Melbourne Shepparton	2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.	Anytime
Master of Arts continued… Course description Candidates submit a thesis of up to 60 000 words. Research can be undertaken in any discipline within the Faculty of Law and Management. Prerequisite Bachelor's degree with at least second-class Honours in appropriate discipline, or equivalent. Fee type Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded How to apply Please download an application form here. Full course details Arts (Law and Management) (Master)Melbourne Arts (Law and Management) (Master)Bendigo

How to apply

You can apply for research candidature at any time. However, applications for research scholarships close on 31 October.

To apply for Master's candidature, you need an Honours degree or Master's Preliminary. For Doctoral (PhD) candidature, you need a Master's or a Bachelor's degree with Honours, usually with a result of at least H2A.

Before applying, it's best to contact a potential academic supervisor and receive in-principle approval for your topic.

Once you've done this, you can download an application form [PDF 1.02Mb] and submit it to La Trobe's Research Services office.

Fees and scholarships

Research degrees are funded by the Commonwealth Government via the Research Training Scheme (RTS) (fees may apply to some components of some Professional Doctorates).

There are a range of scholarships available for local students.

International students

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Tourism and hospitality management international courses
Offer year	Course title (CRICOS)	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts	Annual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2013	Doctor of Philosophy (Law and Management) (002106G)	Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Melbourne	4 years	Anytime	$23 830
Doctor of Philosophy (Law and Management) continued… Year 2013 Course description The Doctor of Philosophy is taken by thesis but additional coursework or seminars may be necessary. The program enables candidates to engage in independent research that makes an original contribution to knowledge. Research may be undertaken in any of the disciplines with the Faculty including: accounting, business, economics, finance, fraud investigation, global business law, law, public interest law, event management, human resource management, management, management information systems, marketing, sport management, tourism and hospitality management. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English). TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22. La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted. Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0. Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher. Or approved international equivalent. Academic entry requirements Australian Master's degree of Bachelor's degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent. Applicants must also provide evidence of substantial prior research expertise. Full course details Law and Management (Doctor)Melbourne Law and Management (Doctor)Bendigo Law and Management (Doctor)Melbourne (City)
2013	Master of Arts (055083D)	Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Melbourne Shepparton	2 years	Anytime	$23 830
Master of Arts continued… Year 2013 Course description Candidates submit a thesis of up to 60 000 words. Research can be undertaken in any discipline within the Faculty of Law and Management. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English). TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22. La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted. Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0. Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher. Or approved international equivalent. Academic entry requirements Applicants must have completed an Australian Bachelor's degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent. Applicants with Honours at H2B level, or equivalent, may be considered in some instances. Full course details Arts (Law and Management) (Master)Melbourne Arts (Law and Management) (Master)Bendigo

Fees and scholarships

Estimated fee costs for international students is indicated for each course above. There are also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.

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Your study experience

My research interest is in Cultural Tourism, with a particular focus on Festival and Attraction Management, as well as Arts and Entertainment.

Elspeth Frew, Law and Management

Student and graduate profiles

Find out about the experiences of one of our students undertaking research in Tourism and hospitality management.

The best thing about La Trobe is the knowledgeable and experienced teaching staff.

Ms Rebecca Jade Martin, Business, Economics and Law