Higher Certificate in Tourism at Durban University of Technology

Programme overview

One-year Higher Certificate in Tourism (NQF level 5) at DUT's Department of Hospitality and Tourism, introducing tourism and travel. It builds knowledge and practical skills in travel operations, customer service, destination marketing and sustainable tourism practices, and is a stepping stone to further study in tourism.

Faculty: Faculty of Management Sciences | Department: Department of Hospitality and Tourism | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Travel operations, customer service, destination marketing and sustainable tourism practices.

Career pathways

Entry-level roles in travel agencies, tour operations, hotels and tourism organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

DUT minimum for Higher Certificate entry (all DUT Higher Certificates): National Senior Certificate with a minimum achievement rating of 3 for English; NCV Level 4 applicants need at least 50% in English. Holding the Higher Certificate in Tourism does not guarantee automatic admission to the Diploma in Tourism.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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