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Diploma in Tourism Studies (Co-op)
Vancouver Island University - Nanaimo Campus, Canada
Intake Sep 2024
Sep 2023
PG Work Permit
CAD 21741
Tuition Fee (CAD)
CAD 150
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Interested in travel and love working with people? A career in tourism can open up the world to you. If you’re seeking variety and a creative career with a human touch, you can join one of Canada’s fastest growing industries as a tourism professional.
VIU's Tourism diploma program combines in-class instruction with hands-on paid co-op placements over two years. As a hospitality and tourism studies student, you will learn about sustainability, marketing, risk-management, diversity, and event-planning - providing you with the knowledge and expertise to seamlessly transition into a diverse range of careers available in the tourism industry.
The Tourism Studies Program:-
This program is offered as a mandatory Co-operative Education format with four academic semesters and two paid Co-op placements.
The focus of this program is on the provision of leisure experiences for domestic and international visitors. The program assesses the impact of tourism on individuals, communities, and the environment in order to develop best practices for sustainable tourism development. The features of the program include the provision of applied skills and knowledge, direct leadership experience, a co-operative education model (paid employment), and small class sizes.
The program prepares students for career entry; however, students interested in further studies can apply to the Bachelor of Tourism Management degree.
Co-operative Education:-
Hands-on experience in the tourism industry is gained during two terms of Co-operative Education placements. Under the Co-operative Education format, formal supervised work terms are integrated into the total curriculum on a paid basis. Students will benefit from the experience by:
- Relating academic study more effectively to the field of practice;
- Developing a career focus within the tourism industry;
- Gaining valuable practical experience;
- Being able to finance a larger portion of their education.
Access to Co-operative Education placements is based on students’ GPA (minimum of 2.33 (“C+”) is required) and their willingness to work as a team member with faculty and Co-operative Education staff to find appropriate placements.
Students in Co-operative Education work terms pay a co-op fee, which is due during the second month of each work term.
Additional Information
Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 30
Program Intensity Full-Time
Work Permit PGWP
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 88 - With no score less than - 20
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60.0 Minimum Listening - 60.0 Minimum Reading - 60.0 Minimum Writing - 60.0 Minimum Speaking - 60.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diplom or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- Minimum “C” in English 12, and minimum “C” in either Mathematics 10 or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, or equivalent.
- Note: Students who do not meet the minimum "C" grade in English 12 and minimum "C" grade in either Mathematics 10 or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10 prerequisites for this program can write an assessment test.
- Mature Student Category: 19 years of age (or will turn 19 during the first two months of the program).
All Programs
Intake
Sep 2023
CAD 150
Application Fee
10m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
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CAD 150
Application Fee
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Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
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Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
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IELTS
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TOEFL
60
Min GPA
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IELTS
88
TOEFL
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Min GPA
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CAD 150
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Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2024
Sep 2023
CAD 150
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2024
Sep 2023
CAD 150
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake
Sep 2023
CAD 150
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Intake
Sep 2023
CAD 150
Application Fee
8m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60
Min GPA
Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
21741
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 150
Application Fee
(CAD)
11400 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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