BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Tourism Studies in Nanaimo Canada | Vancouver Island University
Vancouver Island University
|
Nanaimo Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,993
(c. USD17,215.36)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
A career in tourism offers global opportunities. For those desiring diversity and a people-focused creative profession, becoming a tourism professional in one of Canada's most rapidly expanding sectors could be ideal.
VIU's two-year Tourism diploma blends classroom learning with practical, paid co-op experiences. Hospitality and tourism students gain expertise in sustainability, marketing, risk management, diversity, and event coordination - equipping them with skills to pursue various roles within the tourism sector.
This program follows a compulsory Co-operative Education structure, featuring four academic terms and two paid work placements.
This program emphasizes creating recreational experiences for both local and international travelers. It examines tourism's effects on people, communities, and ecosystems to establish sustainable tourism approaches. Key aspects include practical skill development, leadership opportunities, the co-op employment model, and personalized instruction.
While preparing graduates for immediate employment, the program also provides a pathway to the Bachelor of Tourism Management for those pursuing advanced studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Proof of English Language proficiency is required from any country or citizen where English is not the official or first language.
For students who meet the academic requirements but not the English language requirement, conditional acceptance to VIU may be granted. In this case, admission is granted pending completion of VIU’s English Language Centre program (level AP5 for undergrad and Grad Prep for Graduate programs). Exceptions may apply.
International students who are BC high school graduates must have a minimum grade of “C” in English 12 for direct entry into an academic program.
To meet the English language requirements for academic program, students must have completed:
VIU English Language Centre's - Successful completion of University Preparation Level 5
International Baccalaureate English A1/A2 - Higher Level (HL)/ Standard Level (SL) grade 3 or higher
IELTS 6.5 (with no band under 6.0)
TOEFL 550 (with no section under 56)
TOEFL iBT 88 (with no section under 20)
Pearson (PTE) 60 no section below 60
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English with a minimum Cambridge English Score of 176.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English with a minimum Cambridge English Score of 176.
Tuition
CAD
23,993