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Sustainability & Eco Tourism

A 4-Week Summer Course in Bali, Indonesia

Quick facts about this summer course.

Duration: 4 Weeks

This practical summer course provides 4 weeks of knowledge, successful practices, field trips and case studies.

Activities: 10+ Field Trips

Every week, we will go on a variety of field trips across Bali, which will neatly tie into the theoretical lectures of that week.

Language: English

Our well-structured lectures, which are held in English at Udayana University, will help you gain expertise on sustainability.

Credit Points: Up to 7.5 ECTS

Within this summer course you can achieve up to 7.5 ECTS credit points awarded by Udayana University in Bali.

What makes this course a great choice?

As the leading tourist destination in Indonesia, Bali finds itself in a challenging position, where tourism development is helping the island to grow economically, but at the same time threatening natural habitats, marine life and its unique culture. This intense 4 week summer school will help you to understand the impact of tourism in Bali and see the steps that are taken towards sustainable and eco-friendly tourism. Various field trips will help you to gain an insight into the efforts that are made to reduce the negative impacts and to preserve Bali’s main tourist attractions: its nature and cultural practices.

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Get ready for our 2025 summer courses!

Upcoming course

Early Application deadline for next course:
20 December 2024

Last minute deadline for next course:
17th of May, 2025

Next course starts:
30 June 2025 - 25 July 2025

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Summer course fees

Total
€2790

What's included?
Accommodation, full tuition, field trips & more!

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Our Sport & Environment summer course content

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Course Objectives

  • Identify the key concepts and issues of sustainability, such as sustainable development in tourism

  • Describe and evaluate environmental, socio-cultural and economic impacts of tourism

  • Describe the phenomenon of ecotourism

  • Evaluate products and best practices in sustainable development especially in tourism

  • Apply theoretical knowledge in a practical context

  • Critically evaluate sustainability in a tourist resort, hotel, tourist destination.

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Course Topics

  • Introduction to sustainability & sustainable tourism

  • The concept of “Tri Hita Karana” and sustainable tourism

  • Introduction to Ecotourism

  • Empowering the local community

  • Sustainable tourism certification

  • Measuring achievements in sustainable tourism

These amazing field trips are part of your summer course in Bali.

As an Upskill student in Bali, you will not only get to know the incredible biodiversity of the island, but also experience local culture and explore all the activities you can do on the island of gods. Our field trips are some of the favorite parts of our Upskill alumni. Here's what you can expect from it:

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Field Trip #1

Monkey Forest

The Monkey Forest is a famous tourist attraction and a great place to learn how the local community gets involved in organizing and preserving the forest.

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Field Trip #2

Butterfly Park

Learn more about tropical butterflies, about their development stages and why they are so important for our ecosystems.

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Field Trip #3

Ulun Danu Bratan Temple

This scenic water temple is located on the shores of Lake Bratan in mountainous Central Bali. The lake's water is considered holy in the Hindu beliefs.

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Field Trip #4

Rice Terraces

During our visit, you will learn how the rice terrace's eco system works, and why UNESCO has made them a World Cultural Heritage.

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Field Trip #5

Sustainable Hotel

You will learn about the principles of "Tri Hita Karana" and this hotel's zero waste policy. See first hand how sustainability and Balinese philosophy can harmonize.

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Field Trip #6

Turtle Conservation Center

At the turtle conservation center, you will learn about the behaviour of turtles, what threats they are facing and how they can be protected.

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Field Trip #7

Coral Transplantation Workshop

While visiting a coral reef close to the university, you will learn how to transplant and maintain a healthy coral reef.

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Field Trip #8

Waterfall Trekking

After spending the night in an ecolodge in a small village in North Bali, we will hike through rice fields to visit several waterfalls and this natural water slide.

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Field Trip #9

Surf Course

Since Bali is considered a paradise for surfers you definitely shouldn't miss out on that experience during your stay in Bali.

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Field Trip #10

Cultural Workshop

Bali's culture is probably the island's most unique characteristics. During this workshop you will explore and dive into some of the iconic Balinese traditions.

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Field Trip #11

Cooking Class

Visiting Indonesia is always a culinary journey, as well. To make sure that you can recreate some of your favorite dishes, we will join a Balinese cooking class.

Your classroom: Bali - The island of gods.

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Bali's nature is the island's most important source for tourism. Thus, ecotourism especially focuses on approaches of integrating tourism into the ecosystem. Particularly tourism in Bali has a massive impact on the local community: it is challenging traditional and religious practices of the Balinese Hindu community, and, with many investors coming from abroad, is lacking to include the local community. Within this summer course you will have the opportunities to experience through theories learning and direct visits not only resorts with a greener vision, but also villages that have successfully integrated a concept that is green, is empowering its local people and is in line with their life concept, also known as the Tri Hita Karana. An approach that you will not find anywhere else in the world.

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