Diploma of Tourism, Hospitality and Events [Pathway]

About the course

This diploma pathway develops foundational management, leadership and customer experience skills for tourism, hospitality and event management. You will explore industry marketing plus key ethical and legal considerations while preparing for further university study. Successful completion provides a pathway into JCU’s Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events, supporting a smooth transition from diploma-level study into the hospitality and tourism discipline. The programme introduces business operations, customer service, and administrative leadership for commercial workplaces.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level roles across tourism, hospitality and events, applying customer experience and supervisory skills in operational settings. Opportunities may include work with hotels, resorts, venues, tourism operators and event organisations in support, coordination or team-leader capacities. The qualification also supports progression to a related bachelor degree, strengthening longer-term career development in hospitality and tourism management. Preparing graduates for supervisory, administration, and business support roles, or degree articulation.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of a course of study equivalent to an Australian Year 12 Certificate or successful completion of JCU Certificate of Higher Education.

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)