Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Events
The course aims to meet the professional and academic development needs of graduates with an interest in tourism or events. It draws on both theoretical and practical material and provides the opportunity for students to apply both the principles and the practical aspects of the course in rapidly evolving tourism and events industries.
The course aims to:
- provide students with a broad understanding of the tourism and events industries, both in Australia and worldwide
- examine concepts in tourism and events fields and examine how they reflect the arts, environment, culture and/or heritage of a place
- produce graduates who will act ethically as professionals within their specialised field of the tourism and events industries
- provide opportunities to apply both theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to specific case studies both on and offshore
- encourage students to apply the principles and best practices of their specialised fieldsof tourism and events
- instill management and marketing skills necessary for professional endorsement within the industry.
Campus Information
Bedford Park
Located just 12km south of the centre of Adelaide, the Bedford Park campus is Flinders' main campus. It's a spacious, elevated site with panoramic views to the coast and over the city. Our Student Hub offers 24/7 study spaces and access to all student services in one convenient location.
Victoria Square
Located in the heart of Adelaide CBD, Flinders at Victoria Square is an accessible, alternative and flexible space for students, staff and the general public. We teach a selection of courses and topics and provide general information to students who want to study at Flinders.
Tonsley
Flinders at Tonsley is a place where our students interact with business, and where business interacts with our researchers in areas such as engineering, medical devices and nanoscale technologies, to create the new products and processes of the 21st century.
Intakes
- March
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Your career
Graduates are suitable for careers in areas such as tourism product development, sustainability planning, and event management.
Potential occupations include:
- business development manager
- cultural tourism officer
- events and sponsorship manager
- corporate groups consultant.
Potential employers include:
- convention/exhibition centres
- regional tourism authorities
- local, state, and federal agencies
- museums, zoos, and botanic gardens.
PSW Opportunity
PG Diploma and Certificate courses are a pathway to the Master's Degree and can get up to 3 years of PSW visa after completing Masters.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must normally hold an approved bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in tourism and events or a closely related discipline (ie hospitality) and must have achieved a Flinders equivalent grade point average (GPA) of credit (5.00) or above.
- Course Code: 099210E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
34200 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 70 AUD