Maximise your career potential with a pathway from an Advanced Diploma to a that blends practical, work-integrated learning with business operations and management training in the Newcastle region.
Achieve the highest level of qualification in Travel and Tourism at TAFE NSW. Your passion for travel will be enriched through the strong business focus. Harness skills essential to any senior managerial position and watch your career take flight.
Acquire specialist leadership skills and prepare for senior hospitality management roles. Be challenged to think on your feet and find innovative business solutions to enhance customer experiences, all while leading and managing a team.
Strengthen your event management skills and pursue senior management roles. Build your strategic leadership capabilities and maintain stakeholder relationships. Research event trends and manage event production, from conceptualisation to completion.
Elevate your career opportunities with this integrated learning experience. Delivered in partnership with the University of Newcastle you will transition seamlessly from ɫֱstudy into the Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events (484400).
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Studying an Advanced Diploma at ɫֱalongside a Bachelor degree at the University of Newcastle offers a powerful combination of practical and theoretical learning. The ɫֱcomponent provides hands-on, industry-relevant experience in your area of specialisation, while also preparing you for university-level study. The University of Newcastle component builds on this foundation with advanced theoretical knowledge and research skills, ensuring you graduate with a well-rounded, work-ready qualification.
You can study one of these courses face-to-face at ɫֱHamilton (Newcastle).
The University of Newcastle Bachelor degree is delivered at , located in the heart of Newcastle’s CBD. is a state-of-the-art campus offering modern learning facilities and easy access to public transport, student services, and industry connections.
The integrated study pattern combines practical and academic learning over a three-year period.
This integrated approach provides a strong foundation of hands-on skills and academic knowledge, preparing students to graduate job-ready.
No prior study is required. At TAFE NSW, you’ll start with the basics and build your knowledge step by step. The courses are designed to support beginners and help you develop the skills needed for a successful career in hospitality, events, or travel and tourism.
Yes. Studying the Advanced Diploma will fast-track your employability so you can get experience while studying the Degree and apply what you're learning.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a nationally recognised ɫֱAdvanced Diploma in either Event Management, Hospitality Management, or Travel and Tourism Management. You will also be awarded a Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events from the University of Newcastle. These qualifications prepare you for senior management and leadership roles across the tourism, hospitality, and events industries.
Graduates of this study pathway can pursue exciting careers across the private, government, and not-for-profit sectors—both in Australia and internationally. Career opportunities include roles in:
This qualification equips you with the skills and experience needed for leadership and management roles in the tourism, hospitality, and events industries.
These industries are projected to experience strong growth in the coming years as the recovery post COVID-19 restrictions continues to gain momentum.
Yes, there is strong demand for careers in tourism, hospitality, and events within the Newcastle and Hunter region. The ongoing development of Newcastle Airport is expected to inject billions into the local economy over the next 20 years, significantly boosting tourism and related industries.
Newcastle is rapidly growing as a leisure and events destination, while the Hunter region is renowned for wine tourism, eco-tourism, and nature-based experiences. These developments create a wide range of career opportunities for qualified graduates in both regional and international markets.