Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
Overview
Fast-track a global management career through practical learning experiences and exposure to major hotel chains and tourism operators.
The hospitality, tourism and events industry continues to grow rapidly, presenting diverse opportunities to find your niche.
From project management and leadership to marketing, this program will equip you with in-demand capabilities sought after by local and international employers. Our teachers are world-leading experts who will share the latest trends and research insights to give you a global perspective on contemporary sector challenges.
You'll learn about:
- managing hotels to provide exceptional guest encounters
- planning and staging memorable events
- designing, managing and marketing tourist attractions and destinations.
Our strong industry connections facilitate diverse opportunities to gain hands-on work experience, preparing you for a thriving career.
Through networking events, work placements, projects, behind-the-scenes tours and site visits, our partnerships with major international hotel chains, tourism organisations and tour operators will launch your career.
Learning from academics globally renowned for their research in sustainability, you’ll find sustainable management practices are embedded throughout the program.
Accredited by multiple organisations including the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the program ensures graduates understand the importance of protecting the natural environment and fostering international harmony as part of their work. Meet guest speakers from renowned eco-tourism destinations to build your understanding of this specialist but growing field.
Strengthen your expertise by completing your choice of one or 2 majors. Hotel and Hospitality Management focuses on operational and management issues related to managing hotels, resorts and casinos. Tourism and Events focuses on the design and delivery of memorable events and tourism experiences.
Both majors will equip you with in-depth operational knowledge as well as skills in project management, leadership, marketing, and designing and managing visitor experiences.
Program highlights
- Gain practical industry experience through work placements, projects, behind-the-scenes tours and site visits. Participate in study tours or sign up for an internship with Disney World Florida.
- Establish connections through local networking events and work experience opportunities.
- Specialise in either hotel and hospitality management or tourism and event management with your choice of electives. Or study a dual major to broaden your skillset.
- Learn at an institution based in the major tourist destination of Brisbane with access to diverse Queensland tourism and hospitality experiences.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
- Hotel and Hospitality Management
- Tourism and Event Management
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Overseas study
- Research experience
- Fieldwork
- Seminars
- Workshops
Placements and work experience
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Sustainability in Tourism, Hospitality and Events
- Transforming Business with Information Systems
- Visitor Experience and Marketing
Dual programs
Double your skills and your opportunities with a dual degree. You can study the Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management as a part of these dual programs:
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Hotel and resort manager
- Hospitality entrepreneur
- Conference and convention centre marketing coordinator
- Food and beverage manager
- Events producer
- Sports and events manager
- Festival manager
- Sponsorship and fundraising coordinator
- Tourism marketing manager
- Cruise director
Average annual salary range
Hotel Manager
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Average annual salary range
Events Manager
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Next steps after graduation
Graduates of the Bachelor of Tourism, Hotel and Events Management program have found work with the following employers:
- ASM Global
- Brisbane Airport Corporation
- Brisbane Broncos
- Brisbane City Council
- Hilton Hotels and Resorts
- Marriott Hotels & Resorts
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Sofitel Hotel and Resorts
- Star Entertainment Group
- Tourism and Events Queensland
Professional memberships
When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to become a member.
- Australian Hotels Association
- Australian and New Zealand Association of Leisure Studies
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- The Association for Tourism and Leisure Education
- The Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education
- International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education
- International Festivals and Events Association
- Meetings and Events Australia
- Meetings Professionals International
- Pacific Asia Travel Association
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Restaurant and Catering Queensland
- Tourism and Transport Forum Australia
- United Nations World Tourism Organization
I met my now boss from doing the QTIC Student Tourism Judging and have been able to apply program learnings to my career. I also participated in the QTIC mentoring program to get advice on entrepreneurship and next steps.
My teachers are very experienced in the hospitality industry. They are always happy to share their knowledge in class, which gives me a lot of opportunities to think about my future career from different perspectives.
UQ is one of the most high ranking universities in the world and has a great reputation. Personally speaking, I would describe the UQ study experience as challenging but fulfilling and useful.
I met my now boss from doing the QTIC Student Tourism Judging and have been able to apply program learnings to my career. I also participated in the QTIC mentoring program to get advice on entrepreneurship and next steps.
My teachers are very experienced in the hospitality industry. They are always happy to share their knowledge in class, which gives me a lot of opportunities to think about my future career from different perspectives.
UQ is one of the most high ranking universities in the world and has a great reputation. Personally speaking, I would describe the UQ study experience as challenging but fulfilling and useful.
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Entry score threshold
| ATAR / Rank | IB |
|---|---|
| 75 | 26.5 |
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Tourism, Hosp & Event Mgmt for Semester 1, 2024
| Without adjustments | With adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest | 95.05 | 95.05 |
| Median | 84.45 | 85.45 |
| Lowest | 79.95 | 79.95 |
Who you'll study with
Here's a snapshot of our student intake for this program in Semester 1, 2024:
| Applicant background | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
(A) Higher education study | <5 | <5 |
(B) Vocational Education and Training (VET) study | 0 | 0% |
(C) Work and life experience | 0 | 0% |
| (D) Recent secondary education | ||
| N/P | N/P |
| 0 | 0% |
| 0 | 0% |
International students | 20 | 66.7% |
Total | 30 | 100% |
"<5" — The number of students is less than 5.
N/A — Students not accepted in this category.
N/P — Not published. The number is hidden to protect the privacy of students in other cells.
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Majors
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
You'll learn about international hotel operations, the role of technology in hospitality, and both large- and small-scale business operations.
Courses will provide you with an understanding of the values of hospitality and how hospitality experiences are produced. You'll also learn skills in entrepreneurship, food and beverage management, and casino and gaming management.
Graduates typically work in management or marketing roles in hotels, resorts, casinos, restaurants, cafés, cruise liners, commercial catering and clubs.
Through international case studies, simulations and industry-facing projects, you’ll learn about tourism and event systems, planning, operations, sales, marketing, policy and strategy.
In addition to learning about current practices and emerging trends in tourism and events, you’ll develop key business skills and attributes that will help you become a successful industry leader, including teamwork, leadership, creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving.
Graduates can market and manage tourist destinations, develop tourism policy, design sustainable tourism products and create innovative tourism experiences.
You'll find work in event and festival management, consultancy, or conference and convention centre management. Graduates may also find success in various public and private tourism organisation roles.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
You'll learn about international hotel operations, the role of technology in hospitality, and both large- and small-scale business operations.
Courses will provide you with an understanding of the values of hospitality and how hospitality experiences are produced. You'll also learn skills in entrepreneurship, food and beverage management, and casino and gaming management.
Graduates typically work in management or marketing roles in hotels, resorts, casinos, restaurants, cafés, cruise liners, commercial catering and clubs.
Through international case studies, simulations and industry-facing projects, you’ll learn about tourism and event systems, planning, operations, sales, marketing, policy and strategy.
In addition to learning about current practices and emerging trends in tourism and events, you’ll develop key business skills and attributes that will help you become a successful industry leader, including teamwork, leadership, creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving.
Graduates can market and manage tourist destinations, develop tourism policy, design sustainable tourism products and create innovative tourism experiences.
You'll find work in event and festival management, consultancy, or conference and convention centre management. Graduates may also find success in various public and private tourism organisation roles.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$15,826
2025
$15,826
2025
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $50,560
2025
AUD $50,560
2025
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management are Commonwealth supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management is 2473.
Find out more about applying for undergraduate study
If your senior schooling is from Australia
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:
- Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
- the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management is 777001.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management is 777001.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
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Pathway options
A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.
If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.
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