TAFE Queensland
Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
South Bank, Queensland, Australia
Level
Diploma
Duration
1OV
Campus
South Bank - Online
Intl. Tuition
A$15,800 (2027-28)
Intake
January 2027
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Course Overview
Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management at TAFE Queensland in South Bank, Queensland, Australia is a diploma programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Hospitality and tourism graduates work in hotel management, events, travel and food & beverage operations for international chains such as Marriott, Hilton, Accor and luxury hospitality groups, as well as tourism boards and destination management organisations.
Student life (indicative)
Cairns offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.
The University at a Glance
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- The online virtual classroom study option offered through TAFE Queensland, South Bank (555655) is designed for people with prior service industry experience.
- A course content expert from TAFE Queensland, South Bank will make contact with successful applicants to arrange a professional conversation (over a virtual platform).
- At this meeting readiness requirements to participate in the course prior to it's start of study will be discussed including Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer opportunities.
- The professional conversation will need to occur prior to finalising enrolment. | Completion of Year 12 or attained Year 12 leaving age
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
Student Life & City (indicative)
Cairns offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.
- Cairns offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.
What Students Love
- Outdoor & nature activities
- Beach lifestyle
- Diverse international food scene
- Active pub & club scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Hospitality and tourism graduates work in hotel management, events, travel and food & beverage operations for international chains such as Marriott, Hilton, Accor and luxury hospitality groups, as well as tourism boards and destination management organisations.
- Hospitality and tourism graduates work in hotel management, events, travel and food & beverage operations for international chains such as Marriott, Hilton, Accor and luxury hospitality groups, as well as tourism boards and destination management organisations.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Business
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
Like most major Australian cities, Acacia Ridge carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110). A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.
- Like most major Australian cities, Acacia Ridge carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110).
- A comfortable lifestyle at costs below Australia's major east-coast cities.