Diploma of Travel and Tourism (Partnership with Flight Centre Travel Academy)
Torrens University Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 03389E
The Diploma of Travel and Tourism has been designed to provide a broad understanding of travel and tourism for those graduates wishing to enter the diverse areas found within this sector in Australia, and globally. The course aims to develop graduates with attitudes of intellectual curiosity, independent thinking, a commitment to lifelong learning, and to be ethical, reflective professional practitioners. This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base in travel and tourism and demonstrate a range of skills to ensure that business functions are effectively conducted in an organisation. This course has been co-curated between Torrens University Australia and Flight Centre Travel Academy. The curriculum ensures that you are immersed in industry and receive the relevant employability skills and outcomes. The partnership between Flight Centre Travel Academy and Torrens University provides you with industry employment opportunities as well as pathways for further studies.
Structure
This course comprises of 8 subjects, which include 6 core subjects and 2 elective subjects. Each subject involves 7 hours of study per week, comprising 2 hours of facilitated study and 5 hours self-directed study.
Standard entry requirements
Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent OR Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above. OR Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification OR Work and life experience that demonstrates skills and knowledge gained through paid or unpaid employment, formal learning and/or non-formal learning (presented on a current resume with attached cover letter).
