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North West University

Bachelor of Arts in Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management

The Bachelor of Arts in Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management in Hospitality and Tourism is offered by North West University.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Arts in Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management offered by the North-West University at the Faculty of Humanities

Programme outcomes

On completion of this programme, students should:

a) possess systematic in-depth knowledge of cultural heritage and be able to demonstrate profound insight into the interpretation and application of ethical and historical issues within the parameters of heritage and cultural tourism;

b) should possess the necessary knowledge (including the value of archaeology), skills and values to explore, develop and assess efficiently organised products (including package tours, excursions, data bases, publications, sources of information, etc.) in a responsible manner for heritage and cultural tourism and to present these products in both written and oral format by using well-structured arguments showing sufficient appreciation for specific audiences and client bases;

c) to creatively approach and address known and hitherto unknown problems and challenges in the heritage and cultural tourism sector in South Africa, with a regional focus on the North West Province, and to report on recommended solutions both individually and within groups.