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Diploma of Tourism Studies

Vancouver Island University

  • Nanaimo, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

A two-year Tourism Studies diploma with paid co-op placements.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge related to Tourism Studies. Areas of study described in the supplied curriculum include: Two-year co-op diploma.

Career outcomes

  • Commercial recreation and tourism enterprises such as tour companies
  • tourism attractions
  • health spas and fitness complexes
  • adventure tourism

Curriculum

  • Two-year co-op diploma. Courses include introduction to tourism
  • marketing tourism experiences
  • risk management and legal liability
  • ICT in tourism
  • diversity and inclusion
  • organizing and leading tourism activities
  • professional practice
  • accounting principles and university writing.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school graduation or equivalent (VIU country equivalency list) with English 12 grade C or an accepted English test
  • Programme prerequisites
  • Interviews and selection apply on each programme page.

Accepted academic background

High school graduation or equivalent; Dental Hygiene needs prerequisite university-level science courses

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • PTE Academic 60
  • Duolingo 115
  • Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy

How to apply

  1. Review the admission requirements for this program. Check the admission requirements and the next available intake. Complete the international application through the official admissions website. Submit academic transcripts and the passport photo page. Provide English proficiency evidence and certified translations when required. Pay the application fee. Review the offer and pay the required tuition deposit. Use the admission letter to apply for the study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$26,088, $26,088 CAD
Application fee$156 CAD
Deposit$10,000 CAD

Program details

CampusNanaimo
Faculty or schoolTourism, Recreation and Hospitality
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Study pace_
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteVIU publishes competitive entrance scholarships and continuing-student awards for eligible post-secondary diploma and certificate programmes; the exact award depends on the course, academic record, donor restrictions and applicant citizenship. Students are assessed only for awards they qualify for; international eligibility for a specific diploma/certificate award must be confirmed before relying on it.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    31 Mar 2027

    137 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.