Undergraduate Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Course Description
The Undergraduate Diploma in Travel and Tourism provides a comprehensive introduction to the dynamic travel and tourism industry.
This course covers essential topics such as the principles of tourism, hospitality management, travel planning, and sustainable tourism practices.
With a focus on real-world applications, the program equips graduates to excel in travel agencies, tour operations, hotels, and beyond.
Whether you aspire to start your own travel business or join a global travel company, this certificate offers a solid foundation for success and growth in the industry.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course must possess the following:
- a qualification at MQF Level 4 (one A-level or equivalent in any subject);
- a pass in English Language and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (O-Level or equivalent)
Target Audience
This program caters to individuals interested in enhancing their academic and professional understanding of travel and tourism and targets:
- Individuals seeking to advance their academic and professional knowledge in Travel and Tourism.
- Individuals wanting to pursue a wide range of career paths in the travel and tourism industry.
Career Paths
The potential positions for which this programme aims to prepare could be and are not limited to:
- Travel consultant
- Operations manager
- Event organiser/planner/manager
- Business Development executive
- Hotel manager
- Travel agency manager
- Marketing executive
- Tour operator
Modules
You are required to complete all 6 compulsory modules (60 ECTS) to fulfil the requirements of this certificate.
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How you’ll be assessed
The course comprises:
- Evening classes for part-time courses.
- Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
- Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
- Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:
- Modular Assessment
- Project Assessment
The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.
Course Intake Dates
Full-time: March | September 2026
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes for Knowledge
The learner will be able to:
- Gain a solid foundation with regards to the introductory concepts in tourism and the principles of hospitality management (Modules 1 and 2).
- Navigate several applications and tools which can support and enhance the process of academic writing (Module 3).
Learning Outcomes for Skills
The learner will be able to:
- Examine the development of tourism on the Maltese Islands and on a global scale (Module 1).
- Evaluate the functions and responsibilities of each department within the hospitality sector, focusing especially on those of the Finance, Human Resources, and Operations department (Modules)
- Write assignments, essays, and reports in an academic, clear, and scholarly approach and produce logical and well-reasoned arguments (Modules 3)