| Qualification code: | 90118 |
| NQF level: | 7 |
| Total credits: | 120 |
| SAQA ID: | 110422 |
| APS/AS: | 50 |
| Maximum time to complete this qualification: | 3 years |
Purpose statement:
The primary purpose of this qualification is to enable working tourism professionals to articulate across the higher education system and to assist learners with continued professional development in the field of Tourism. This qualification may enable a learner change in career path as it caters for a variety of module options to choose from according to their specific needs and circumstances. The selection of modules allows a learner to meet the requirements of the tourism labour market, e.g. in tourism development and management. This qualification aims to develop an understanding of the current theories and methodologies in the field of tourism management. This qualification serves to consolidate and deepen the learner's expertise in tourism. The qualification enables learners already employed to develop themselves more fully without too many interruptions in their lifestyles. Furthermore, it affords learners in rural areas the opportunity to continue their professional development. The qualification is suitable for learners who want to gain specialised knowledge in tourism and a better understanding of the tourism industry. This initiative will not only help in improving the local tourism industry, but also the country's economy. The learners will be equipped with advanced knowledge and various skills and competencies in tourism management that will improve their capacity to engage independently with complex theoretical concepts and problems related to the different sectors
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
An appropriate Diploma in Tourism Management or its equivalent,
or
an appropriate Bachelor's degree.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements as indicated above may apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) provided they meet the statutory admission requirements for undergraduate studies; are at least 23 years old with a minimum of five years' current, relevant working and research experience in line with the approved qualification's RPL requirements. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl
Pay the application fee once you've received your student number:
Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.
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Apply for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2026 academic year between 18 August and 10 October 2025.
Please take note of the following:
Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa's offer. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.