Diploma in Tourism & Travel Management is an entry-level diploma course that involves the analysis and study of the tourism industry. The course comprises chiefly history, fundamentals, aviation management, business statistics, and business regulatory framework of tourism.
| Qualification code: | 98223 |
| NQF level: | 6 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| SAQA ID: | 86247 |
| APS/AS: | 17 |
| Maximum time to complete this qualification: | 8 years |
Admission requirements
Qualification admission requirements
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
A National Senior Certificate (Diploma endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning,
or
a Senior Certificate (SC) with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning,
or
any Higher Certificate obtained in the College of Economic and Management Sciences.
Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements may consider enrolling for any of the Higher Certificates offered by the College.
Student fees and funding your studies
Application fee
Pay the application fee once you’ve received your student number:
R120 for online applications
Use the student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee reference number (ie STUDENT NUMBER 5370810030)
Send the proof of payment to susdepid@unisa.ac.za
Visit www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo for banking details and payment information.
Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa, or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.
Student fees
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Apply for admission
Applications for admission to Unisa’s undergraduate qualifications (higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas & degrees) will be open from 11 August to 15 October 2024.
Please take note of the following:
All applications for admission must be submitted online. No self-help stations will be available for applications.
Admission to a qualification is not automatic. It will depend on whether you comply with the admission requirements and if space is available.
Additional support for this qualification via TVET colleges
Unisa has an agreement with various Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to offer classes in a selected number of qualifications. These classes have proved to generally improve the throughput rate of students who enroll for them.
Take note of the following:
Make sure that your TVET college of choice offers support in your qualification.
Apply for admission during Unisa’s application period via your TVET college or via Unisa.
Registration
Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa’s offer. Visit www.Unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.
What jobs can you get with a diploma in tourism management?
Events Manager.
Guest Relations Manager.
Hotel Manager.
Tour Group Operator.
Tourism Marketing Manager.
Tourist Information Centre Manager.
Travel Agency Manager.