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Study Tourism in South Africa

Tourism and hospitality programmes cover travel and hotel management, destination development, event management and sustainable tourism in one of the world’s largest industries.

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  1. Bachelor

    BA Cultural & Heritage Tourism, Howard College

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  2. Master

    Cultural and Heritage Tourism, Howard College (Honours, Masters, Ph D and Postdoctoral Study )

    University of KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 Durban, South Africa

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  3. Certificate

    Tourism (N6 Certificate)

    Motheo FET College 🇿🇦 Bloemfontein Centre, Hillside View Centre, Thaba 'Nchu Centre, South Africa

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  4. Bachelor

    BA Honours: Tourism Development

    University of Johannesburg 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

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  6. Bachelor

    BCom in Travel and Tourism

    Midrand Graduate Institute 🇿🇦 Midrand, South Africa

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  7. Bachelor

    Recreation & Tourism, Bachelor Tourism (Tourism Studies) ARDEG1

    University of Zululand 🇿🇦 KwaDlangezwa, South Africa

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  8. Bachelor

    BA CTSD (Conservation, Tourism and Sustainable (Bachelor)

    North-West University 🇿🇦 Potchefstroom, South Africa

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Commerce (DCom) in Tourism

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  10. Certificate

    Tourism (FET Certificate)

    Motheo FET College 🇿🇦 Bloemfontein Centre, Hillside View Centre, Thaba 'Nchu Centre, South Africa

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  11. Bachelor

    Tourism BA majoring in Language

    University of Limpopo 🇿🇦 Medunsa, South Africa

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  12. Other programmes

    Travel and Tourism

    INTEC College - Head Office 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth,, South Africa

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  13. Bachelor

    Tourism Development - BA Degree (3Years)

    University of Johannesburg 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

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  15. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts Honours (BA Honours): Tourism Development

    University of Johannesburg 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

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  16. Other programmes

    BHCS(Hons) Heritage and Cultural Tourism

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  17. Bachelor

    BCom (C27:General - Tourism)

    Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) 🇿🇦 Port Elizabeth, Summerstrand, South Africa

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  18. Other programmes

    Tourist destinations

    Technical College of South Africa (TECHNISA) 🇿🇦 Pinegowrie, South Africa

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  19. Master

    Master of Commerce (MCom) in Tourism

    University of South Africa 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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  20. Diploma

    Tourism (Diploma)

    University of the Western Cape 🇿🇦 Bellville, South Africa

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  21. Diploma

    Tourism, National Diploma

    Northlink FET College 🇿🇦 Panorama, South Africa

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  22. Other programmes

    BHCS Heritage and Cultural Tourism

    University of Pretoria 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

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Study Tourism in South Africa – facts and figures

In South Africa, 14 universities and colleges offer 30 Tourism programmes: 11 Bachelor, 3 Master and 1 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Pretoria, Johannesburg, KwaDlangezwa and Panorama. Institutions with the widest choice: University of Johannesburg, University of Zululand and University of Pretoria.

Degrees in Tourism

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Tourism builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Tourism, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Tourism programmes?

The directory lists 30 Tourism programmes at 14 institutions in South Africa. Popular cities include Pretoria, Johannesburg and KwaDlangezwa.

How long does it take to study Tourism?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Tourism programmes in South Africa?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of Johannesburg, University of Zululand, University of Pretoria, Northlink FET College and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU).

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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