Travel & Tourism
What do you get by studying Travel & Tourism?
Travel & Tourism gives you the skills and knowledge to be able to manage, promote, organise, arrange and coordinate personal and commercial travel, financial and strategic tourism management, national and international travel products and destinations and legal and logistical operations.
What jobs can I get when I graduate and what are the starting salaries?
- Travel agent
- Tour operator
- Hotel and corporate travel
- Convention management
- Airlines
- Travel management
- Shipping
- Customer relations or service
Starting salaries for these sorts of roles range from $25-$50k.
What kinds of jobs and salaries are available longer-term if I choose to follow this career path?
| Job |
Salary |
| Travel Agents/Consultants |
$32,000 - $44,000 |
| Management |
$40,000 - $53,000 |
| Airlines |
$36,000 - $51,000 |
| Hotel and Corporate Travel |
$40,000 - $67,000 |
| Administration |
$35,000 - $51,000 |
Long Term Options
| Job |
Years Experience in the Job |
Salary |
| General Manager |
N/A |
$170,000 + |
| Chief Information Officer |
N/A |
$150,000 + |
| Chief Executive Officer |
N/A |
$300,000 + |
What kind of degree can I gain entry and/or credit to when I graduate, if I choose?
Most students choose to study a Bachelor of Travel and Tourism at university. Speak to one of our student advisors to learn which universities we have articulation agreements with.
Why do people study at ABA?
We have interviewed and surveyed our students extensively to understand why they chose us and what they are getting from studying here. The top four reasons are:
- They get into the workforce quicker. Our courses take 6-18 months, rather than 1-3 years with other providers (including TAFEs and universities).
- Our courses are tailored to industry requirements. We consult regularly with industry to ensure our graduates will have skills that are up-to-date when they graduate.
- We help them get a job. Rather than just giving them a qualification and wishing them luck, we work with each student to help them get a job when they finish. Last year 100% of our students got a job or entry into university within 12 weeks of graduating.
- Flexible payment options. We are one of the few providers nationally who can offer VET FEE-HELP which is a loan from the government to pay your course tuition fees. This means no up-front payments and you don't start paying it back until your taxable income reaches a certain threshold. We also offer, for those students who choose or who aren't eligible for VET FEE-HELP, fortnightly installments and up-front payments.
Why choose to do Travel & Tourism with ABA as opposed to going with another provider?
Industry statistics show that Travel & Tourism courses have a very high number of drop-outs. Students come to us because:
- We have smaller classes. We have maximum class sizes of 16 and offer one-on-one support with our Learning Facilitators. This means if you need help with exam preparation or assignments, you will get it.
- We focus on current industry requirements. Laws, guidelines and industry practices in Australia and internationally are forever changing and you need to know that your skills and knowledge will be up-to-date when you graduate. We ensure our content is relevant and accurate by employing Learning Facilitators with current industry experience.
- You have an interview with the Learning Facilitator running your course before you start. We do this so they know your history and experience with course content and can adjust their teaching style for you accordingly. It also helps you feel more comfortable on your first day.
- We're focused on helping you get a job or get entry to university after graduation. This means we care whether you pass or fail and do everything possible to see you succeed. In short, we care about your learning experience.
- We provide leverage if you want to go onto university. If you've already started a job in the travel and tourism industry when you graduate then your uni studies will become tax deductible (check with your accountant). You'll be way ahead, in terms of study habits and learning strategies, of a typical Year 12 school-leaver so you'll find uni much easier and will be less likely to drop out.
What is unique about Travel & Tourism as opposed to other career options?
- Opportunities to travel. Being involved in the travel industry means that you have more opportunities to travel and be involved in the great places you get to tell your clients about.
- Working with different people. People are always planning and discussing different trips with you so you will meet lots of interesting people in a short amount of time.
- Lots of options for different business experiences. You can work in big or small companies, or even start your own business. You can also have many different roles and change jobs whilst still being in the same industry!
What are the delivery options?
- Full-time - this is usually 17-20 hours per week, completed over three days (not five, where possible). This means you can usually work part-time quite comfortably whilst studying.
- Full-time course with part-time load - this is where you study during the day but do fewer units. It may take longer to complete your course but you don't have to study at night. This means you can work around family or working commitments more easily.