Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management at UNISA

Tourism Management is the leading international journal for all those concerned with the management, including planning, of travel and tourism. Tourism comprises a multitude of activities that together form one of the world’s fastest-growing international sectors.

Qualification code:90118
NQF level:7
Total credits:120
SAQA ID:110422
APS/AS:50
Maximum time to complete this qualification: 3 years

Qualification admission requirements

Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.

An appropriate Diploma in Tourism Management or its equivalent,
or
an appropriate Bachelor’s degree with a major in any hospitality field.

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

Click here to find out more about Unisa’s student fees, and the bursaries and loans for Unisa students.

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 2022.


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 tourism management degree?

Front desk clerk/receptionist.

Events manager.

Hotel or resort manager.

Housekeeper.

Tour operator.

Tourism marketing manager.

Travel agency manager.

Tourist Information Centre manager.

How much does tourism management earn in South Africa?

R87,450 (ZAR)/yr.