The BA in Tourism and Environment at Brock University is designed for students passionate about understanding and managing the complex interplay between tourism development and ecological, social, and economic sustainability. You will explore critical questions about balancing tourism's economic benefits with its potential negative impacts, such as pollution, biodiversity loss, and cultural change. This undergraduate program provides a vital academic foundation for those seeking to contribute to responsible and ethical practices within the global tourism industry, preparing you to address contemporary environmental and societal challenges.
This full-time, on-campus degree is studied over four years, integrating foundational tourism studies with environmental and geographical perspectives. You will engage with core tourism credits, alongside specific geography courses like GEOG 2P66 and explore context credits in humanities and sciences, building a comprehensive understanding. Through progressive coursework and elective choices, you will develop analytical skills applicable to real-world tourism planning and management. You will graduate equipped to pursue diverse career paths in sustainable tourism, environmental consulting, policy development, and destination management.