Bachelors of Arts / Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management

About the course

This dual degree lets you pair a Bachelor of Arts with Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management to build strong communication, critical thinking and creative skills alongside business knowledge. You’ll study core areas such as management, marketing, law and accounting while preparing to design and lead tourism, hospitality and event ventures in Australia or overseas. It’s an undergraduate pathway combining arts breadth with industry-focused tourism expertise. The programme introduces business strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership foundations for commercial organisations.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across tourism, hospitality and events where strong people, communication and business skills are valued. Potential pathways include event coordination and management, destination or tourism development, hospitality operations, marketing and customer experience roles, and related positions in government agencies, venues, hotels, attractions and travel organisations. This bachelor-level dual degree supports careers in the hospitality and tourism sector. Preparing graduates for business analyst, management trainee, marketing, and operations entry-level roles.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)