Study Tourism in South Africa: 30 Programmes at 14 Universities

Diploma
Tourism: City and Guilds, national Diploma

Northlink FET College 🇿🇦 Panorama, South Africa

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Tourism and Recreation

University of Zululand 🇿🇦 KwaDlangezwa, South Africa

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Bachelor
Tourism Development - Extended BA Degree (4Years)

University of Johannesburg 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

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Bachelor
Tourism BA in Information Studies

University of Limpopo 🇿🇦 Medunsa, South Africa

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Master
Recreation & Tourism, Master's degree in Recreation and Tourism 196ZZZ

University of Zululand 🇿🇦 KwaDlangezwa, South Africa

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Diploma
Recreation & Tourism, Postgraduate Diploma in Recreation and Tourism 190ZZZ

University of Zululand 🇿🇦 KwaDlangezwa, South Africa

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Tourism, NC(V)

Northlink FET College 🇿🇦 Panorama, South Africa

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Undergraduate
Tourism (Undergraduate)

University of the Western Cape 🇿🇦 Bellville, South Africa

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BComHons (Tourism)

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

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MHCS Heritage and Cultural Tourism (Coursework)

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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.