Bachelor of Arts (BA) with Tourism Management | NWU

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Arts with Tourism Management at NWU's Mahikeng campus is a three-year degree that develops students' understanding of tourism as an economic, cultural, and social phenomenon, with particular relevance to North West Province and South Africa's broader tourism landscape. Students study tourism planning, marketing, destination management, and ecotourism within a social science framework, preparing them to contribute to the growth of responsible and inclusive tourism across South Africa. Tourism is one of South Africa's most important economic sectors, generating foreign exchange and employment, particularly in rural and underdeveloped areas where community-based tourism can drive transformation. Graduates are equipped to lead tourism development at destinations, government offices, and organisations across the country.

English: Level 4 (50-59%)
APS: 22

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English Home Language or English First Additional Language50%Required

Career Prospects

Tourism Officer – Promote South African destinations and support visitor services for provincial tourism authorities or South African Tourism (SAT) offices.
Ecotourism Guide and Manager – Lead nature-based tourism experiences and manage community ecotourism lodges in South Africa’s national parks, game reserves, or World Heritage Sites.
Destination Marketing Officer – Develop campaigns and content to attract domestic and international visitors to South African provinces, cities, or rural heritage destinations.
Tour Operator – Design and sell customised travel packages for South African and international tourists across South Africa’s diverse tourism attractions.
Community Tourism Developer – Design and implement community-based tourism projects that generate income for South African rural and township communities while promoting cultural heritage.

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