Sustainable Tourism Development Malaysia Program
Program Location: Kelantan, Malaysia
Program Dates: Thursday, 10 October to Wednesday, 23 October 2024
Application Deadline: Sunday, 11 August (5pm)
Places Available: Up to 6 New Colombo Plan (NCP) funded places
This immersive, two-week experience in Malaysia offers students interdisciplinary workshops designed to build knowledge and raise awareness of environmental and social challenges in Southeast Asia. Participants will explore diverse urban and remote settings, including Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Kota Bharu, and Royal Belum State Park. Workshops will cover topics such as conservation and biodiversity protection, cultural heritage and community engagement, adventure tourism (including kayaking and hiking), and sustainable development.
Academic Eligibility and Overview |
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Area of Study |
Tourism and Events, BA (Geography) |
Degree type |
Undergraduate |
Eligibility |
Actively enrolled Flinders student in Tourism & Events (or a similar program) and have completed 72 units of study. Must be deemed suitable to represent Flinders University overseas. |
Language of instruction |
English |
Credit (Academic Recognition) |
Eligible for 4.5 units of credit towards your academic program. Must enrol in TOUR3108. Upon successful completion, students should receive 4.5 units of credit. |
GPA |
4.5 or above |
Travel Scholarships Available
The program is supported by the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan (NCP). Financial support includes:
For international students, permanent residents, or those not eligible for an NCP Grant, the RA Simpson Scholarship of AUD $500 may be available (conditions apply). For more details on eligibility, see the ‘Finances’ section below.
Costs (Indicative)
The program cost is AUD $1,550 which includes a non-refundable deposit of AUD $250. The cost for Australian undergraduate citizens can be offset by an AUD $2,000 New Colombo Plan grant and OS-HELP up to $9,504 (conditions apply).
The cost includes:
The cost does not include:
Flinders University reserves the right to alter the program cost at any time due to currency fluctuations and/or fee changes made by its partners. All students participating in this program will be covered by the university’s travel insurance, though it is advised to review the Flinders University Travel and Insurance schedule of benefits.
Insurance Registration required.
Study Plan Query
Students without TOUR3108 in their study plan should submit an online enquiry via Ask Flinders (click “Request Support”) and have their study plan checked by the College before applying. Include the following question in your enquiry:
Expression of Interest
Once your study plan is confirmed, submit an Expression of Interest to gareth.butler@flinders.edu.au by 11 August, 5 pm on the application deadline. Include the following information:
EOI Submission
Write a 100-word EOI addressing the following question:
For detailed information about this program, please contact Gareth Butler at gareth.butler@flinders.edu.au.
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