Hospitality

Associate Degree of Business (Hospitality Management)

CRICOS 094178G

What is an Associate Degree of Business in Hospitality Management?

An Associate Degree of Business in Hospitality Management prepares you for a senior role in hospitality. Combine business management, leadership and marketing fundamentals with key hospitality knowledge and skills. Gain real-world experience with our global network of restaurant, hospitality and tourism partners.

This course has been designed to provide you with the knowledge, attributes, skills, and experience for a fulfilling and exciting career in the hospitality industry. The course enables you to combine broad technical and theoretical knowledge, with some depth in the underlying principles and concepts within Hospitality Management. This course can be studied fully online, on-campus or a blend of both. Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to upskill and fast-track into a management position, this course has been flexibly designed so you can study the way you want.

Develop service management knowledge and techniques with a global context
Understand marketing fundamentals of services and the hospitality industry
Build upon leadership qualities in effectively managing staff
Understand the principles of business accounting

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Study mode

Online, On campus, Blended

Campus locations*

Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide

Student

Domestic

International

Course duration

4 trimesters Accelerated, 2 years Full-Time, 4 years Part-Time

Start date

19 Feb 2024

3 June 2024

16 Sep 2024

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Fees & scholarships

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This course is delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd, ABN 99 154 937 005, RTO 41343, CRICOS 03389E.

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Career opportunities

Graduates of the Associate Degree of Business (Hospitality Management) will have the opportunity to bring your knowledge of hospitality management to an exciting role in many areas of the industry. The experience gained through this degree opens avenues for a career that will potentially take you around the world, working across diverse sectors in a huge variety of roles.

Potential career paths

Operations Manager
Average salary: $100,000 - $155,007
Food and Beverage Manager
Average salary: $65,000 - $109,250
Restaurant Manager
Average salary: $60,000 - $85,000

Learn more about careers in Hospitality

Subjects and units

This course comprises of 16 subjects, which includes 2 industry placements of up to 600 hours each. A minimum of 800 hours of industry placement needs to be completed during the second year of the course.

Year 1
Year 2
Electives

Requirements

These seven core subjects must be completed. Additionally, you’re required to select one elective from the electives tab.

Core subjects

Business Communications | BIZ101

The aim of this subject is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to enhance your personal effectiveness, employability, and academic success. This subject introduces you to the concepts of business communications and transferable academic skills. You will examine the different stakeholders and communication contexts which occur in the internal and external business environment, developing the skills and knowledge to effectively interpret and deliver messages in a variety of business situations. This subject will provide you with essential business skills in information literacy, presenting, writing, academic integrity and the use of technology.
Marketing Fundamentals | MKT101A

Students will gain a solid foundation in the marketing discipline introducing relevant and contemporary concepts, theories and models. The unit magnifies the importance of understanding consumer behaviour, segmentation, targeting and positioning, the extended marketing mix and ethics in marketing. Industry relevance provides students with the opportunity of applying key concepts in practical settings. These marketing foundations are expanded on in other subjects available as electives.
Understanding People and Organisations | BIZ102

The aim of this subject is to develop an understanding of how people collaborate within organisations to achieve objectives and deal with the uncertainty of the economy. This knowledge will form a foundation of theoretical knowledge required in relation to personal and group behaviour that will be built on in future subjects. Moreover, it will examine and over time develop the student’s emotional intelligence and the understanding of key positive attributes and their application in the business context. These learning objectives will be achieved through a mixture of theoretical readings, class discussions and group projects focusing on how theoretical concepts apply to the work environment. Additionally, reflective journals will be used to apply theory to develop the students own professional capability.
Customer Experience Management | BIZ104

The 21st Century economy is dynamic and driven by customers ever changing wants and needs. To remain competitive businesses need to understand what their customers want and how to deliver a quality customer experience that goes beyond the product or service offering. This subject explores how a customers’ perceptions – both conscious and subconscious – effect their relationship with a brand’s value proposition. Students will explore how a customer’s interactions with a brand during the customer life cycle will determine levels of customer satisfaction. Students will analyze Customer Journey Mapping techniques, Employees engagement in the customer experience strategy and metrics of satisfaction, loyalty and advocacy.
Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality and Events | THE101

This subject explores the major components and organisational structure of the hospitality, tourism and events industries. It presents historical development, opportunities and current trends including food service, lodging, tourism, and event management. Topics will include key issues within the larger visitor economy discipline including transportation and distribution systems, attractions, accommodation, and event management. This subject will introduce students to both global and local brands as well as develop skills required to source information on the Tourism, Hospitality and Events industries as well as incorporating aspects of career planning.
Front Office Operations | FOO101

The Rooms Division within a hotel is a key revenue generating area within the context of hotel operations. This subject will introduce students to the Front Office department within the Rooms Division and how it plays an integral role in the overall customer experience. In particular, students will learn how critical the effective use of Property Management System (PMS) Micros Opera can contribute to the overall guest experience through the various functions within it. Students will cover daily front desk/reception tasks like:

Complete guest reservation, check daily arrivals accurately, allocate rooms, complete guest registration, check guests in and out of their rooms and complete invoicing of guest charges within typical workplace time constraints. In addition prepare and distribute relevant departmental reports.
Exploring Gastronomy | EGY101

This subject introduces the student to gastronomy and gastronomic heritage, focussing on the role of beverages, the history of meals and their significance to both guests and service providers, the history and importance of restaurants and the development of gastronomic writing. Contemporary regional and indigenous cuisines are explored, including the importance of ethical foods such as organics, the slow food movement, socially responsible food and sustainable or eco gastronomy. This subject focuses strongly on gastronomic tourism, and uses case studies and practical assessments of both Australian and international gastronomic destinations to illustrate the rise, opportunities and challenges and innovations of sustaining such tourism. The impacts of gastronomic tourism, issues relating to regional destination marketing, and the growth of both food and wine tourism are examined through an introduction to wine varieties and their influence on food.

Requirements

These four core subjects must be completed. Additionally, you're also required to complete two industry placement of up to 600 hours and select two electives from the electives tab.

Core subjects

Industry Practicum 1 | INP201

This industry placement allows students to challenge, test, and hone the knowledge and skills they have acquired and developed in the classroom and to anticipate future areas of study. Through this experience, students become familiar with the culture of their chosen industry, developing the values, attitudes, and behaviours that will make them successful in the workplace. Each student must complete this 400-hour supervised placement at an approved placement site.
Industry Practicum 2 | INP202

This industry placement allows students to challenge, test, and hone the knowledge and skills they have acquired and developed in the classroom and to anticipate future areas of study. Through this experience, students become familiar with the culture of the hospitality industry, developing the values, attitudes, and behaviours that will make them successful in the workplace. Each student must complete this 400-hour supervised internship at an approved internship site.
Accounting for Decision Making | BIZ201

This subject will provide foundational financial knowledge by introducing basic financial concepts and procedures that are fundamental to the generation of financial information for business decision making. Emphasising the awareness of ethical responsibilities and sustainable practices, this subject highlight uses of financial information by a variety of stakeholders in planning, controlling and investing decisions. By understanding the key concepts that underpin the preparation of financial reports, you will examine, interpret financial statements, and generate financial information. Utilising various financial management concepts, you will learn the application of budgeting, costing, and capital investment techniques that support decision making.
The Business Environment | BIZ202

This subject will introduce you to how business works within the broader economy and society. You will develop an understanding of changing external environmental forces at the micro and macro levels and how businesses are impacted by and respond to these changes, through exploration of real and current events. Analytical techniques will be used to understand the opportunities, threats, risks, and challenges to businesses, and the political, legal, economic, social, cultural, and technological factors that impact how businesses operate. The themes presented in this subject will help develop your business literacy.
Product Distribution and Revenue Management | PDR201

This subject covers the information technology demands of hospitality and tourism businesses. The subject will focus on the digital technology as tools that influence hospitality and tourism businesses. Emphasis is placed on providing a thorough understanding of how e‐marketing, e‐ commerce and online information distribution are keys to commercial success and explore examples such as global distribution systems (GDS). Students will be taught about the opportunities and problems created by the development of e‐commerce and distribution business models, and the legal and ethical issues of e‐commerce through the context of yield and revenue management. Students will also learn to use various tools which will assist them in predicting customer demand at the micro market level, and the maximization of revenue through pricing optimization. Students will be required to interpret and utilize financial data to make revenue and yield decisions.
Global Innovations and Trends in Tourism and Hospitality | GIT201

Managers within the hospitality and tourism industries need to be aware of emerging and future potential trends to ensure that their organisations stay competitive and current. In this subject, students will learn about the elements that drive the development of trends and how to differentiate between ‘fads’ and ‘trends’. Students will investigate the current and potential future effects of a range of social, technological and economic trends on the hospitality and tourism industries, as well as consider the impact of recent adopted innovations on the operations and profitability of organisations. In addition, students will review challenges/barriers to trend implementation and devise possible solutions to overcome these. Students will assess trends to determine their appropriateness for individual organisations, based on longevity, potential to support increases in revenue and their suitability to the operations of organisations/sectors within the hospitality and tourism industries. Finally, students will develop strategies to support practical & profitable implementation of trends into a range of hospitality and tourism organisations.

Requirements

Choose three electives.

Elective subjects

Consumer Behaviour | MKG102

This unit introduces students to the main aspects of consumer behaviour, including the societal, family and cultural influences on behaviour. The unit examines vital topics such as consumer learning, needs and wants, motivations, perceptions and experience, and specific consumer behaviours and the factors involved in consumer decision making. Students undertaking this unit are encouraged to critically appraise their own buying behaviour, which in turn assists them in acquiring, critically examining, and communicating information from a range of different sources.
Event Concepts and Design | EVT101A

This subject introduces the student to the event design and development process; from initial concept through to implementation. The subject aims to expose the student to varied event themes and design concepts whilst introducing them to the implementation (operations and staging) issues that accompany the design process.
Place, Culture and Destination Management | PCD101

This subject introduces students to the strategic management of tourism destinations. Students will explore the role of destination management organisations (DMOs) and the challenges they face in destination management & marketing. The subject examines the factors that contribute to destination image formation and strategies used to ensure that destinations are viewed by consumers as desired by the DMO. Students will investigate the influence of culture on the tourist experience and strategies used by destinations to manage barriers to successful cross-cultural communication In addition, emerging international tourism trends will be considered from the perspective of the major generating and destination regions. This subject will provide an opportunity for in-depth study of issues and aspects critical to tourism destination management, including planning, management and marketing.
The Tourist Experience | TTE101

This subject introduces students to the conceptual approaches to the study and management of tourist experiences by combining the perspectives of the tourist consumer with that of experience managers. The subject begins by examining the social construction of the tourist experience, the psychology of the tourist, tourist motivation and the journey from desire to execution and the various influences. It then explores the different interactions of tourists with tourism service providers, hosts and host cultures. In addition it considers how tourist operators manage tourist satisfaction and assesses and evaluates the tourist experience.
Introduction to Events | EVN101

This subject provides an introduction to the nature and characteristics of the event industry, which has developed into a significant business sector. Topics include economic, social and environmental impacts of an event. You will explore the different types of events that make up the industry, and the job opportunities available, identify the many stakeholders involved and their contributions. The concepts of how an event is developed and staged is covered, which will enable you to examine the feasibility of an event and provide recommendations to a client. Finally, bring together the knowledge and skills you have acquired to develop a range of key event management tools.
Understanding Advertising | MKT102A

Understanding Advertising introduces students to the fundamentals of advertising and explains how students can use this important tool to optimise communication in today’s complex and fast-changing world. The subject provides an introduction to the advertising industry and explores the process of creating advertisements for different media. It begins by looking at the initial steps of advertising planning, targeting, positioning and differentiation to develop advertising strategies. Then students will learn to analyse and evaluate advertising intentions and develop an ad campaign with creative content and objectives.
Integrated Marketing Communications | MKT103A

In this subject you will learn the principles of Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) and practical skills to plan and implement integrated marketing communications campaigns across a range of media platforms from print to broadcast to social media. This creative subject looks at current real-world marketing agency created integrated marketing communications plans and campaigns. You will have the opportunity to create your own creative integrated marketing communications plans and campaigns across multiple media channels to capture a target audience’s attention. You will acquire practical skills in working with the media including campaign planning, media liaison, media planning and buying, campaign development, campaign evaluation and understanding audience research. The promotional aspect of the marketing mix, which is a vital part of marketing and business management, will also be explored.
Understanding Public Relations | PRN101A

The subject introduces students to key communication and Public Relations theories, as well as to the history of Public Relations. The relevance of basic communication and mass communication theory within the field of Public Relations is discussed and applied. The subject demonstrates the ethical and legal implications of Public Relations decision making through case studies, application and debate. Different contexts and subfields are explored, with specific reference to emerging technologies and the changing social environment. The role of public relations as a relationship builder and reputation manager is developed together with current issues and cutting edge topics such as risk communication, interactive media, deep branding, social networking, media and regulatory convergence. The transformations in contemporary communication industries and global patterns will be of special significance.
Introduction to PR Writing | PRN102A

This subject encompasses the fundamentals of PR Writing. The subject explains the Australian media environment to public relations students, including media ownership and the differences between media forms. It introduces students to the main aspects of public relations writing, including selecting the right medium, writing for a range of different media such as internet, broadcast, speeches, and publications, as well as learning to write for ‘campaigns’, undertaking financial and annual report writing. It also provides students with a comprehensive style guide that they can use as a reference when working in the industry. Students also develop a thorough understanding of emerging media technologies and how they influence public relations writing. The subject provides students with a background of the ethical and legal issues associated with public relations and provides information on dealing with crisis communications, such as natural disasters or company problems caused by bad planning or poor decisions.
Introduction to Sport Management | SPO101

In this subject you will be introduced to the global Sports Industry and the profession of Sport Management. You will reflect on your own sport experiences and the progression from play to games and sport. The subject will investigate the historical foundations of sport, the unique features of sport and the business principles applicable to sport today. Topics covered include; governance and risk, sports marketing and media, sport tourism and events, the management of sport facilities, and the role sport plays in building communities. Finally, you will integrate these concepts by designing your own sports program.
Sports Marketing | SPO102

The marketing of sport is now a dynamic and specialised discipline within sport management as sporting organisations across the globe compete for new participants and fans. Sport is both a provider of health and wellbeing benefits and a form of entertainment providing unique experiences for the consumer. Sport has many stakeholders to satisfy and community expectations to meet. Students will discover a strategic marketing process that can be consistently applied to connect sport with its target audience. Students will gain a better understanding of the sport consumer, the importance of market research and the expanded marketing mix. Students will review existing sport marketing campaigns and create a new one for a sport of their choice.
Introduction to Entrepreneurship | ENT101

In this subject you will be introduced to the topic of entrepreneurship and in the process learn to see if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur. You will learn about entrepreneurship for start-up businesses as well as entrepreneurial behaviour within larger organisations. You will apply the theory and practice of entrepreneurship, and assess the mindset and skills of entrepreneurs. Finally, gain an overview of the business startup process, and map out your journey to determine your mindset and skillset as potential entrepreneurs.
Venture Ideation | ENT102

In this subject, you will be given practical tools to help ascertain whether a new business venture idea is good and if there is a market for it. Venture Ideation gives you the opportunity to apply your knowledge of the entrepreneurial mindset and skillset to start a potential successful venture. In this highly engaging and media-rich subject, you will engage with practical tools and processes that help you analyse market trends and potential business opportunities. You will learn how to identify and develop a business case canvas and how to effectively pitch your ideas.
Restaurant Operations 2 | ROP201

The key focus of this subject is to broaden students understanding of the supervisory aspects of restaurant operations, whilst giving them the opportunity to learn, develop and apply theories, concepts and skills in an applied environment. In this subject, students are required to provide quality table service of food and beverage in an à la carte or fine-dining setting. It covers high order service techniques to prepare the restaurant for the service period, provide food and beverage advice to customers, and manage the customer experience within a restaurant setting.
Food and Beverage Management | HOS203A

This subject focuses on food and beverage management within the hospitality industry. It emphasizes management techniques concerned with controlling all facets of an operation, from managing labour costs, purchasing, the planning of a menu and the delivery of quality food and beverage experiences. Quality and control investigates the relationship between providing quality menu items and products and the operation of the control system, at key production phases. In addition students will explore emerging trends and consider future developments in the food and beverage industry.
Project Management in Tourism | PMT201

Tourism businesses today are increasingly adopting a project-based approach to undertake and manage a diverse mix of business activities ranging from recruitment and change management to product development and implementation. Project management allows organisations to more effectively manage human and financial resources and to meet specific time constraints. This subject introduces students to the field of logistics and project management from a tourism context. It explores the historical development of project management and introduces students to the Project Management Body of Knowledge and how the concepts are applied from a customer travel itinerary through to implementation of marketing strategies.
Tour Operations | TOU202A

The subject focuses on the operations of individual service sectors and enterprises associated with tourism. It builds on the understanding that tourism is a complex and dynamic sector and introduces students to its major private and public sector stakeholders including the travel and transport industry, travel agents, tourist destinations, tourist attractions, the hospitality industry, accommodation services, and tour operators. This subject gives the students a good understanding of how travel agencies operate in the tourism and hospitality industry. It emphasizes the importance of itinerary planning and design, costing, destination research and pre and post tour phases. It also addresses the different day-to-day operational issues which an agency may face while operating in this competitive environment.
Wedding Planning | EVT204A

In this subject, students will explore the current wedding planning industry from cultural, creative, administrative and business perspectives, considering issues, challenges and opportunities within the professional context of a wedding planner. A focus within the subject will be the active participation in a range of contemporary approaches to wedding design as part of an online community of learning.
Sports Events | EVT206A

This unit explores the sport event in depth. It takes the student through the depth and breadth of the sport event industry and the process of delivering a sport event. Students will examine the importance of the sport event sector to the Australian economy and culture, and explore some of the social and ethical impacts of sport. Students will be introduced to unique aspects of sport events and the specific tools used to deliver and manage them. Students will have the opportunity to become familiar with sport event scheduling and the issues surrounding implementing and managing large scale sporting events.
Event Management and Operations | EVT201A

This subject will introduce you to the practical aspects of event operations. You will gain insight into the steps required to produce a successful outcome for all stakeholders. You will examine the key operational areas to determine the resources, work tasks and processes required in planning and managing operations. Using your acquired knowledge and skills you will prepare a project plan and other documentation essential to delivering an event.
Event Venue Management | EVT207A

Event venue management refers to the operational functions involved in the day-to-day management of specific spaces, catering to both private and public gatherings. Due to the nature of events and the wide variety of venues that house them, event venue management encompasses a range of activities from booking management, vendor relationship management, maintenance and upkeep, promotion and marketing, risk management, financial management and staffing. The purpose of this subject is to introduce students to the various types of venues that exist and understand what they can offer, how to work with, within and manage event venues safely, strategically and effectively, and to understand how systems, processes and technologies can make venues more competitive. Students gain an appreciation of how to work within a team to successfully manage a venue asset.
Event Financing and Sponsorship | EVN203

This unit introduces students to the processes behind the targeting, procuring and managing financial support for events. The unit explores alternative revenue sources available to the event; it extends the student beyond a traditional understanding of sponsorship into thinking of events as assets and saleable commodities.
Marketing and Audience Research | MKT202A

This subject provides you with both theoretical knowledge and practical application to research the market through quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. It begins with the concept of market research and the research process. You will learn how to define the research question based on market issues such as decrease in sales and develop a research proposal accordingly. You will design questionnaires, collect data, analyse data and discuss results to compile a research report to assist with managerial marketing business decisions. Lastly, there will be a focus on how to present research findings and recommendations to make a wide range of informed decisions about target markets, product offerings and the performance of marketing activities.
Business-2-Business Marketing | MKG201

Business-to-Business Marketing introduces students to the principles of industrial marketing, also known as B2B. The subject highlights the importance of firms in building strong relationships with their business clients in the process of value creation. Students will develop an understanding of business markets and the business marketing environment and will build upon their knowledge of marketing principles and market segmentation to formulate their own B2B marketing strategy.
Digital Marketing Communications | MKG203

This subject introduces students to new digital and interactive technologies that can be used in the development of marketing strategies. It also highlights the integration of digital marketing communications with traditional marketing communication strategies and practices. It builds upon integrated marketing communications principles and focuses more closely on the latest developments in digital marketing techniques. The subject examines vital topics such as digital marketing communications planning, social media marketing, web design, search marketing, email marketing. It also recognises the role of ethics and regulatory bodies in guiding professional digital marketing practice.
Managing Sport Facilities | SPO203

In this subject you will investigate the planning, design and management of sport and recreation facilities. You will learn how to assess and propose a design and service recommendation to improve facility usage. Research and apply knowledge about an issue that interests you in the area of facility management.
Sales and Negotiation Strategies | ENT201

In this subject, you will learn the importance of consumer behaviour, communication, and professional selling and negotiating when initiating a new venture, or developing and expanding an existing business. Whether entrepreneurs are selling or buying a product or service, or starting a new business, they need to negotiate the terms and understand the implications of their sales and negotiation style and actions. Learn how to embed the principles of ethics and sustainability into your sales and negotiation practice, and focus on reviewing and evaluating your outcomes as important factors to your successful entrepreneurial journey.
Entrepreneurial Financing | ENT202

Entrepreneurs will face many financial challenges when starting and developing a new venture. This subject will teach you how to identify and evaluate all the different financing sources of equity and debt financing. It will help you identify the most appropriate legal structures from a financial perspective to establish a business. You will also explore capital planning and financial concepts essential to structuring and operating your business, as well as learn how to communicate your financial strategy effectively to a range of stakeholders.
Marketing for Entrepreneurs | ENT203

No business can survive without marketing. Today’s marketing is fast changing, be it the customer, market, or the technology. As such, every Entrepreneur needs to be agile and innovative in their marketing approach. This subject provides you an in-depth study of entrepreneurial marketing research and strategies that start-ups and small/medium-size companies can use to engage customers, reach their marketplace, and sustain their businesses, within highly competitive industries. Gain industry ready knowledge and skills by researching, formulating, implementing and measuring a marketing approach for a business.
Project Management | MGT201A

In this subject you will learn what it takes for a project manager to deliver a project on time, within budget and scope, whilst managing a team and stakeholders. The fundamentals of project management will be covered and you will assess the different global industry methodologies that guide project managers to project success, with a focus on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) version 7 standard. This latest version of PMBoK is supported by a range of project management principles and performance domains, and considers that projects can be waterfall based, agile or a hybrid of both. Through your learning, you will gain a solid understanding of project management, and no matter the industry, why project managers are highly sought after.
Strategic Human Resource Management | HRM200

The subject provides students with a comprehensive introduction and overview of the theory and practice of HRM and discusses how it has become aligned with developing workplace culture, organisational goals and business competitiveness. Students will identify and analyse a range of human resources approaches, functions and models, to determine the impact that HRM has on the individual, the organisation and the broader community. The employment relationship and the importance of ethics and compliance in providing a fair, equitable and safe workplace environment, will be discussed to demonstrate. The subject demonstrates that managing people can contribute to a range of desirable outcomes such as organisational performance, employee productivity and satisfaction and community well-being.

International students must not enrol in more than one-third (33%) of online subjects over their course, and must study at least one face-to-face subject each study period. For more information, visit Study in Australia.

International students on a student visa are required to study full time (i.e. must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year). For the latest information on study locations, please check the entry requirements flyer.

Industry partners and work placements

Torrens University Australia students undertake industry placements with some of the most prestigious restaurant, hospitality and tourism organisations in Australia and the world. From day one you’ll be gaining valuable experience, learning from industry professionals and building key industry relationships.

Gain professional experience

Complete 800 hours of real-world, relevant experience through our work placement program with one of our acclaimed industry partners.

Entry details

Domestic
International

Fees

Check the domestic course fee schedule for the cost of your course.

FEE-HELP

Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.

Learn more about fees and FEE-HELP

Scholarships

If you are truly passionate about hospitality, we want to hear from you. We have a variety of hospitality scholarships on offer to assist you in becoming a key part of the hospitality industry:

Admission criteria

Before you begin your application to study as a domestic student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.

Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent.

Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above

Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification.

The below is an alternative option.
Work and life experience that demonstrates skills and knowledge gained through paid or unpaid employment, formal learning and/or non-formal learning (presented on a current resume with attached cover letter).

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Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree with us. Check information about Recognition of Prior Learning and Course Credit transfer. We also offer pathway opportunities to further your learning.

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Fees

Check the international course fee schedule for the cost of your course. Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended options.

Fee payment

Course fees can be paid across three study periods. Each instalment to be paid before the beginning of the academic stage census date.

Scholarships

We want you to have the best possible chance to succeed, which is why we offer a range of financial scholarships to support our international students during their study journey.

Admission criteria

Before you begin your application to study as an international student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.

Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.

OR alternative entry requirement may be available. Contact the International Admissions team for more information.

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Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning

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Frequently asked questions

What are Torrens University Australia’s ATAR requirements for domestic students?

Torrens University Australia no longer considers ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) as our primary entry requirement. We have removed ATAR as the key admissions criteria for applicants aiming to study at Torrens University Australia. We strongly believed an alternative to the ATAR system should be found, which more broadly assesses students, especially when soft skills are emerging as important employability attributes. So, students with a recent secondary school education are now considered for admission if they have a Year 12 (Australian secondary school) certificate. Exceptions may apply to some courses.
What if  I don’t meet the entry criteria for a degree?

Torrens University Australia has a range of application pathways to help you gain entry into our degrees based on different criteria.

To find out more, visit Study Pathways or contact our Future Student Advisors.
Am I eligible for FEE-HELP?
If you are a domestic student attending university or an approved higher education provider, you can get a FEE-HELP loan to pay all or part of your tuition fees.

You are eligible for FEE-HELP assistance for a unit of study (i.e. subject) if you:

Undertake study with an approved provider.

Meet the citizenship and residency requirements:

An Australian citizen or a New Zealand Special Category Visa holder who meets the long-term residency criteria and who will undertake, in Australia, at least one unit of study contributing to your course; OR

A permanent humanitarian visa holder who will be a resident in Australia for the duration of your unit; OR

Are a permanent visa holder who is undertaking bridging study for overseas-trained professionals, and will be a resident in Australia for the duration of the study.

Enrolled in an eligible unit of study by the census date for the unit.

Have not exceeded the FEE-HELP limit.

For full details, visit the Australian Government website Study Assist.

If you are still unsure, please contact our Future Student Advisors who can talk you through the information.

Can I get course credit for previous experience?

Yes, course credit is available for most courses upon application and academic approval (excluding Higher Degree by Research programs). 

If you have already completed a qualification or have relevant work experience, you may be eligible for credit towards your course. This credit can take the form of credit transfer, block credit or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Review our Course Credits page or chat to our Future Student Advisors.
What are Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)? How do I apply?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that recognises experience, previous study and qualifications, and other forms of informal and non-formal learning, to determine if you meet course requirements.

If you have relevant qualifications or experience, you may be eligible for credit towards your course and a reduction in tuition costs.

Please speak to our Future Student Advisors to discuss your prior learning experiences.

For more information, please visit Course credits.
How do I apply for a scholarship?

Torrens University has a wide range of scholarship options to support new, returning, international and Australian students. They all include a reduction in tuition fees, and some scholarships include a mentoring component with our industry partners.

Domestic students

When you speak to our Future Student Advisors, let them know you wish to be considered for a scholarship in your application form. They will show you how to apply for a scholarship.

International students

Please contact your Education Agent for further information. Alternatively, you can call us on 1300 575 803 or by email.

For more details, explore our range of scholarships.

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Associate Degree of Business (Hospitality Management)

What is an Associate Degree of Business in Hospitality Management?

Learning outcomes