What you can expect from undergraduate study in Tourism and hospitality
The ratings that appear on this site were published in the 2013 editions of the Good Universities Guides.
What you're in for
On average, how tough is it to get into Tourism and hospitality courses?
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Who does undergraduate courses in Tourism and hospitality?
| Number of students | 7,552 |
| Percent of students over 25 years | 15% |
| Percent of students from non-English speaking backgrounds | 50% |
| Number of international students | 3,418 |
| Percent studying part time | 82% |
| Percent studying externally | 13% |
| Coming direct from school | 43% |
| Percent women | 66% |
Tuition costs
Average tuition fees for international students $59,538 per annum
Graduates views of the course experience
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Your prospects
"According to the annual Course Experience Questionnaire surveys, graduates in this field are becoming more impressed with the quality of their courses. At an average of $40,211 in 2010, starting salaries are below those of other graduates, and 31 per cent of graduates had a tough time finding full-time work."
What salary can I expect?
| Graduate starting salary | $40,082 |
Will I get a job?
| Percentage of graduates looking for job who did not find full time work four months after graduation | 36% |
Where graduates go when they do get jobs:
| Public sector | 8% |
| Private sector | 84% |
| Private practice | 1% |
| Overseas | 4% |
Will I need to go on to further study?
| How many graduates immediately go on to further study? | 18% |
How difficult is it to get into undergraduate courses in Tourism and hospitality?
View entry toughness to non-combined courses.
Do institutions differ in how they teach Tourism and hospitality?
Yes. The following 83 campuses all provide Tourism and hospitality courses. Click on the campus name to find out more about the individual campuses. Click on the University name to see how their Tourism and hospitality courses rate and compare.
CRICOS Provider IDs: 00005F, 025973E, 01947G
CRICOS Provider IDs: 00219C (QLD), 01315F (NSW), 01624D (VIC)
CRICOS Provider IDs: 01241G, 02621K, 03135E
CRICOS Provider IDs: 00244B, 02225M
