Diploma of Travel and Tourism

Delivered in conjunction with our partner Torrens University Australia, our Diploma of Travel and Tourism is designed to provide graduates with a range of travel and tourism knowledge and skills suitable for employment.

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Delivered in conjunction with our partner Torrens University Australia, the Diploma of Travel and Tourism has been designed to provide graduates with in-depth knowledge of the travel and tourism industry and skills suitable for employment.

By studying our Diploma of Travel and Tourism, you’ll learn from industry experts, gain hands-on industry experience and you'll be set up for the ultimate start to your travel and tourism career!

The Diploma of Travel and Tourism sets you up for success to achieve the following learning outcomes upon graduation:

Customer experience management principles.
Thorough understanding of the principles of Culture, Places and Destination Management.
Strengthen your leadership qualities and HR management principles.
Develop travel and tourism knowledge with connections and insights from Australia's leading travel organisation.

Alongside being delivered in partnership with Torrens University Australia, the Diploma sets you up with a variety of industry leading connections. Between Flight Centre Travel Academy and Torrens University Australia, you're networking opportunities are truly global!

Launch your career

Our job pathways give you the ultimate start to your travel industry career!

Study with experts

Our Diploma of Travel and Tourism is university-accredited and delivered by industry experts.

Fun & adventure

The travel industry is fun. Get your adventure started with exclusive events, parties, travel opportunities and more!

Exclusive inside industry access

Flight Centre Travel Group is your key to exclusive industry access, inside knowledge and connections.

Australian & eligible NZ Citizens

No Upfront Fees!
100% FEE-HELP available!

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Our Study + Job Programs

Our Study + Job Diploma pathways combine a Diploma of Travel and Tourism with a career launching job in the travel and tourism industry. Each program is delivered by industry experts and designed to get you job ready to jump straight into your travel career!

These pathways can take you to work in the Whitsundays, the UK or Canada or work as cabin crew, a travel agent, in hotel management, be cutting edge in sustainable tourism plus so much more. Find your dream career today!

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Work, Study + Fly

Take your career to new heights!

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Work, Study + Play Whitsundays

Launch your career in paradise

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Flight Centre Travel Consultant Program

Work with Australia's leading travel brand

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Hotel Pathway

Your first step into a career in the Hotel industry

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Work, Study + Live Abroad

Uk or Canada ... Where will your adventure take you?

Sustainable Tourism Pathway

Get educated and hands on for a career in sustainable tourism

Choose your own Adventure

Choose any career path in the travel and tourism industry

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Bachelor Pathway

Turn your diploma into a degree

Career Outcomes

The Diploma of Travel and Tourism equips students with the knowledge and tools required for a successful career in the travel and tourism industry.

Some career outcomes include:

Travel Agent/Consultant
Cabin Crew
Aviation Industry roles
Hotel Manager
Tour Operator/Manager
Tour Leader
Sales Manager
Guest Relations Manager

Student Support

From your well-being to payment options, supporting our students throughout their journey is our number one priority.

Discover how you will be supported throughout your Diploma of Travel and Tourism journey and beyond.

Recruitment & pathway support
Well-being resources
Payment options

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Live the dream

About Torrens University Australia

Specialising in first-class education in hospitality, business, health, design, technology, education and literature, TUA was founded in 2012. With locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Blue Mountains, Australia, Auckland, and New Zealand, TUA truly is a global university.

Torrens University is a Certified B Corporation, proving a commitment to the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and accountability to balance profit and purpose.

Bachelor Pathway

A Diploma of Travel and Tourism from Flight Centre Travel Academy gives you direct entry into Year Two of the Bachelor of Business with Torrens University Australia.

Commencing your studies with the Diploma of Travel and Tourism is a great option if you don’t have an ATAR score, have been out of study for a while, or currently don’t meet the direct entry requirements for university. Plus, your first year will be spent learning directly from one of the pioneers and global leaders of the travel agent industry. Find out more.

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Nick Turmel

“We are so proud of our relationship with Flight Centre Travel Academy, which has produced hundreds of highly satisfied students nationally, who have gone on to enjoy productive careers in the tourism industry."

Delivered in conjunction with our partner Torrens University Australia*, the Diploma of Travel and Tourism has been designed to provide graduates with in-depth knowledge of the travel and tourism industry and skills suitable for employment.

*Accredited by Torrens University Australia Ltd, ABN 99 154 937 005, TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12209 (Australian University) and delivered by TIBBAR GLOBAL PTY LTD ABN 55 126 180 112 (“Flight Centre") through a third-party agreement.

Diploma of Travel & Tourism FAQs

Full-time study is 9 months (2 semesters)

Part-time study is 18 months (4 semesters)

Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) & online admission.

We partner with Torrens University Australia and the cost for this tertiary Diploma is $2,350 per subject, or $18,800 in total for 8 subjects.

If you are an Australian citizen, then you are eligible for a FEE-HELP loan to pay all or part of your tuition fees.

Please note that there is a lifetime cap on FEE-HELP debt, so know your balance before you apply. Visit the Loan Repayment page to check your balance.

All subjects are delivered completely online! We've come a long way with virtual classrooms and what we can achieve.

*Our on-campus classes have been replaced with online learning during COVID-19 restrictions

Unlike any other university, we typically have at least one intake date per month! This means you can start your study when it best suits you.

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