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Diploma in Travel and Tourism

Introduction

The Diploma in Travel and Tourism is a qualification developed that equips learners with skills and knowledge to gain competence in management in the fast–changing tourism industry.

Course Objectives

Learners are required to complete a wide range of modules ranging from budget, market research, ethics, business strategies, managing change and crisis, human resource and travel operations.

Course Outlines

The course covers the following knowledge and skills areas.

• Introduction to Travel and Tourism
• Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions
• Tourism Marketing
• Travel Agency Operations
• Visitor Attractions Management
• Business Communications
• Financial Management
• Human Resource Management
• Tourism Research

Full Time: 6 Months

Mode of Instruction

The following methodologies will be adopted:

• Group Discussions
• Assessments
• Case – Studies
• Exercises & Activities

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Diploma in Travel & Tourism Certificate.

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Entry Requirement

• 5 GCE O Levels or
• 3 GCE O Levels with 2 years of working experience

English Language Requirements:

• GCE O Levels C6 in in English Language
• WSQ Literacy and Numeracy Level 6

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Singapore’s Hospitality and Tourism Sector: Jobs and Career Conversion Programmes to Tap on for a Successful Industry Switch

Interested in a career in the hospitality and tourism sector check out the job opportunities and support available to help you make an industry switch..

Now that travel restriction days are behind us, people are beginning to travel again for work and leisure. Singapore’s hospitality and tourism sector, which has been dormant over the last two years, is springing back to life with the influx of visitors from all over the world.

What are the job opportunities in the hospitality and tourism sector?

As tourists are once again coming back to Singapore in the millions, the sector is looking to bolster its workforce to meet the rising accommodation demands and services. Amid a myriad of opportunities in the tourism sector, there is an emerging demand for skillsets in areas such as sustainability, wellness, and digitalisation. 

Aileen Wong, Singapore Tourism Board’s director for Tourism Human Capital and Sustainability shares with Workipedia by MyCareersFuture :

“With tourism businesses continuing to push the frontier in developing sustainable products, infrastructure, and experiences, we foresee an increasing demand for sustainability-related jobs.”

On the MyCareersFuture portal, there were about 2,100 available openings from companies in the tourism and hospitality sector as of December 2022. This was a 56% increase from Dec 2021. As of March 2023, the number of available openings has increased further to about 2,300.

Here are some examples listed on the MCF portal: 

Embark on a fun and exciting journey in the hospitality and tourism industry! Check out openings on MyCareersFuture now!

With evolving consumer demands and enhancements in service offerings, companies in the hospitality and tourism sector are looking for service leaders who can drive innovation, improve customer experiences, and streamline operations.

Read More: Back to Business: Is Now the Time to Consider Switching to the Tourism Industry?

Speaking to Workipedia by MyCareersFuture, Michelle Woon, head of human resources for dnata Singapore , a ground handling provider at Singapore Changi Airport, shares:

“Operational staff checking in passengers or supporting the safe and secure aircraft turnaround can rise to supervisory levels roles ranging from duty manager to customer service manager.”

Check out jobs at dnata Singapore here.

Aside from senior roles, there is also an urgent need to fill up specialised roles to support enhanced services.

Ng Gian Heng, Director of Human Resources at Capella Singapore shares with Workipedia by MyCareersFuture: 

“At Capella Singapore, we’re looking to hire for specialised roles such as our Capella Culturists. These are highly specialised individuals responsible for curating the entire stay experience for our guests.” 

Check out jobs at Capella Singapore here.

Where can I get help to make an industry switch to the hospitality and tourism sector?

Tourism Careers Hub

STB launched the Tourism Careers Hub (TCH) in 2022 to render proactive employment and employability assistance, develop sector-specific capabilities and encourage technology transformation and business innovation for all tourism workers and businesses.

“As of December 2022, the TCH has helped matched companies with jobseekers, and filled more than 500 roles in the tourism sector,” said Aileen.

Read More: Interesting Careers to Explore in Singapore’s Hospitality Industry

Workforce Singapore’s Career Conversion Programme

Jobseekers or mid-career switchers who are keen on joining the hospitality and tourism sector can get support and On-the-Job Training by signing up for the following Career Conversion Programme for Tourism Professionals by Workforce Singapore:

• CCP for Tourism Professionals (New Hires RnF)
• CCP for Tourism Professionals (New Hires PMET)

If you need professional advice on navigating your career journey, register here to speak to a career coach!

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Management Associate Programme

Programme overview.

The Management Associate Programme is a 12-month programme that offers you the opportunity to gain exposure and build knowledge in various aspects of the tourism sector. Using these 12 months to identify the best fit for yourself, you will then be permanently deployed to one of the divisions in STB to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in a specific area of support for the tourism sector.

PROGRAMME FEATURES

Onboarding programme

Develop industry knowledge and interpersonal skills to prepare you for your career in the tourism sector.

Diverse work experience

Gain hands-on experience and discover your interest areas working on different campaigns, events, and policies.

Two 21-week stints in different teams

Structured job rotations across different teams within STB.  

Pick your career path

Upon completion of the programme, join one of STB's divisions and develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in an area that interests you.

PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY

The Management Associate Programme is open to Singaporean fresh graduates from all disciplines, and candidates with the following qualities will be viewed favourably:

• Second upper Honours degree or equivalent in any discipline
• Excellent Co-Curricular Activities track record
• Proven leadership abilities
• Demonstration of diverse interests and a thirst for knowledge
• Understanding of and passion for the tourism sector

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• Increase no. of foreign cruise passengers to Singapore through sailings to/from Singapore
• Increase no. of pre/post nights for cruise passengers sailing to/from Singapore
• Increase capability of industry players via cruise-specific industry training programmes
• Strengthen the potential/ attractiveness of cruising in Singapore and/or Southeast Asia

Is the project able to achieve one or more of the following?

• Improve visitor satisfaction (especially foreign visitors)
• Increase footfall
• Increase revenue
• Significant branding and PR value

Is the project able to attract foreign visitors and contribute to foreign visitors' spend?

Who will be the main target audience of your project, is your project innovative and/or a new event in singapore with tourism potential, what best describes your project, does the event have proven track records in singapore or overseas, and/or growth in tourism value such as growing foreign visitorship, and/or enhancement of precinct vibrancy etc, does the project have a clear tourism focus (e.g. tourism-related trainings, tourism companies taking on capability development initiatives or technology companies creating technology products and services for the tourism businesses), what best describes your market feasibility study project.

Based on your selection, the following STB grant/s may be applicable for your project:

Please note that projects that have commenced prior to Singapore Tourism Board's offer may not be eligible for grant support. Examples where projects are deemed as having commenced include:

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From lowering carbon footprint to using AR, these STB scholars are striving to make the travel experience more enjoyable and responsible

Ms Laura Gan was in the middle of her two-year posting to the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) regional office in London when the Covid-19 pandemic hit.

As borders closed and global tourism ground to a halt, she returned home in 2020. However, this unexpected detour would open doors in her career.

Laura was posted to the Strategic Planning & Incentive Policy team which formulates STB’s strategies to maintain Singapore’s vibrancy as a top tourist destination. One area is to reimagine the sector through the lens of sustainability.

“Sustainability is such a buzzword now,” says Laura. “But what is sustainability? How do you apply it in the context of your business? Sustainability goes beyond the environment; it also covers the social and the economic aspects.

“It’s about how to upskill the workforce in many different facets of sustainability – for example, if you have a marketing role, it’s about how you can effectively communicate your organisation’s key sustainability messaging in a way that the layperson can understand.”

The 30-year-old now leads a team as an assistant director at the Sustainable Tourism Office, created in 2022 to oversee and drive the implementation of STB’s sustainable tourism strategy.

Her team works horizontally across STB’s other teams, strategising on how to implement changes in the tourism sector in line with Singapore’s wider sustainability strategy.

This could mean getting tourism industries to develop sustainability roadmaps and strategies – relooking their waste and energy management practices.

“We must consider the entire consumer journey,” says Laura. “We don’t just want you to visit a sustainable attraction or stay in a sustainable hotel. It’s also about how you get there, what you eat, what you buy.”

Milestone projects In 2022, the strategic planning team launched the Tourism Sustainability Strategy as well as the Tourism Sustainability Programme. The three-pronged strategy covers destination development, industry development and a marketing plan.

“Our vision is to be a City in Nature, where large experiences come with small footprints,” she says.

Her team organised the inaugural Sustainable Tourism Dialogue in 2022, which had 200 attendees both in person and online. They sought to break out of industry silos and increase engagement between different tourism stakeholders and academia.

“Showcasing what our little red dot has to offer and telling stories of Singapore always make me proud.” – Ms Laura Gan, recipient of the STB full-term scholarship

Since joining STB in 2015, Laura has had the chance to work on major projects such as the Orchard Road rejuvenation project and a string of high-profile campaigns to mark the Singapore Bicentennial in 2019.

One close to her heart was The Last Overland, which she worked on during her stint in the STB London office. It was a reverse recreation of the 1955 Oxford-Cambridge Far Eastern Expedition, in which six university students drove more than 19,000km from London to Singapore in six months.

The 2019 team drove in the opposite direction from Singapore to London over 100 days.

“There were many challenges along the way, from team members taking ill on flag-off day to navigating challenging terrains with the original 1955 Oxford car,” she recalls.

“To bring this story full circle was such a nice way to link Singapore and the UK. It was an inspirational story of passion and strength, which truly epitomised STB’s brand, Passion Made Possible.”

Laura was awarded the STB full-term scholarship in 2011 to do an undergraduate degree in Statistics and Management at University College London, followed by a Master of Science in International Management at London School of Economics and Political Science.

The STB scholarship was the only one she applied for.

“The hospitality industry has always excited me,” she says. “I was always interested in discovering unique dining spots, attending new events and trying new concepts. STB was and still is the organisation that could make these things happen.”

“Showcasing what our little red dot has to offer and telling stories of Singapore always make me proud,” she says.

Transforming S’pore tourism with tech

During a Singapore Tourism Board (STB) internship, Mr Edwin Tan got to see first-hand how technology could transform and reinvent the tourist experience.

One of the projects he worked on with his team was to make use of augmented reality (AR) to come up with a storytelling game to reunite a lost fairy with her family in the sprawling Gardens by the Bay’s Floral Fantasy.

“The aim was to bring the guests on a magical journey,” says the 25-year-old.

From enhancing visitor experiences to streamlining booking processes, technology is playing an increasingly pivotal role in the tourism sector. Edwin describes, for example, the ways in which AR has been incorporated into tourism in Singapore – from more immersive exhibits to educational tours in hotels.

He predicts that in the future, some tour guides may even use the technology to provide personalised tours for visitors, which means that no two tourists would experience Singapore the same way.

“The future of AR in tourism is exciting,” he says.

Supplementing knowledge with skills

Edwin is a recipient of STB’s mid-term local scholarship which funded the final year of his Bachelor of Social Science (Economics and Psychology double major) as well as his Master of Science in Marketing Analytics and Insights, both at the National University of Singapore (NUS).

In addition, he also pursued a master’s degree to bolster his existing theoretical knowledge with practical skills so he could solve real-world problems. It was a chance to equip himself in preparation for a career within the digital economy.

Though STB is looking to attract various applicants from all majors, it is seeking, in particular, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) applicants to champion innovation within STB as well as drive technology transformation within the sector. 

Of the various Groups in STB, scholars attached to the Technology Transformation Group during their internship will get to work closely with key industry stakeholders to accelerate their tech capabilities. The group responds to the growing significance of technology in tourism, be it in using data analytics to generate insights about consumers, enhancing digital engagement with visitors, and more. 

This year, Edwin will be joining STB under the Management Associate Programme (MAP) which offers two job rotations each year.

Management associates go through a 12-month training period that includes an attachment to the Singapore Visitor Centre at orchardgateway and two 21-week divisional deployments within STB. They may also get the chance to drive national events such as the Singapore Food Festival and the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix.

“The future of AR in tourism is exciting.” – Mr Edwin Tan, recipient of the STB mid-term scholarship

Beyond the MAP, officers like Edwin can look forward to a breadth of learning opportunities and experiences across many pillars of work, including the chance to join regional offices around the world. He is looking forward to this diversity of work experience. 

“In five years, I see myself as a manager with a relatively good understanding of the tourism industry,” he says. “By then, I hope to have the opportunity to lead bigger projects that will attract greater footfall to Singapore.”

Turning passion into future projects 

One passion project the avid gamer hopes to helm in the future is an e-sports event. 

“It would be awesome for Singapore to host more international gaming events, such as the League of Legends World Championship,” says Edwin, who has been playing League of Legends since he was in secondary school.

Multiplayer game Dota 2 held its annual flagship tournament, The International, in Singapore for the first time in 2022, with STB’s support. In addition, the Olympic Esports Week will be coming to Singapore in June this year.

“Hosting major e-sports events can raise Singapore’s profile as a destination for tourism and business, which might translate to future visits and tourism spending in Singapore,” he says.

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Course overview

This course would equip you with knowledge, exposure and skills in Tourism, Hospitality, and Events Businesses with a focus on managing complex businesses effectively. You will also gain transferable skills in critical thinking, research, academic writing, time management and presentation skills while advancing an understanding of the management of various tourism, hospitality and event establishments using diverse approaches and strategies suitable to their context. Through this course, you will eventually develop supervisorial and managerial abilities to thrive and succeed in a very global industry.

*In 2024, the intake will commence in February **Carousel/Block intakes are for commencing students only, subsequently, students will progress with the trimester.

Course Structure

4 subjects in Trimester

Study Program

Students are required to complete 72 credit points as per course structure which includes 20 Core Subjects (60 Credit Points) and 4 Elective Subjects (12 Credit Points)

Core Subjects

• Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality, and Events Management
• Accounting for Decision Making
• Principles of Data Analysis for Business
• Introduction to Management Concepts and Application or Leadership and Ethics in Tourism Management
• Professional and Academic Skills for Business
• Marketing Matters
• Business Law
• Managing People
• Tourism and Leisure Management
• Conference and Events Management
• Evidence Based Business Decision Making
• Food and Beverage Management
• Project Management
• Innovation for Tourism, Hospitality and Events Futures
• Experience Design in Tourism, Hospitality and Events
• Revenue and Yield Management
• Visitor and Crowd Behaviour Management
• Hospitality Operations Management
• Destination Management and Planning
• Professional Internship or Multidisciplinary Project or Independent Project

Electives Subjects

Select 9 credit points of any Level 1, 2 or 3 undergraduate subjects

Select 3 credit points of any Level 2 or 3 undergraduate subjects

Note: Upon recommendation students are required to complete English for Academic Purposes subject to meet progression requirements.

For a comprehensive listing and outline of the respective course subjects, please click  here .

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Entry requirements.

• The entry requirements differ from country to country but in general applicants must have satisfactorily completed (passed) 12 years of schooling or equivalent
• Successfully complete ten (10) subjects with a minimum pass of 50% per subject and secure an overall 65% of the James Cook University Foundation program will also satisfy the entry requirement.

Pre-requisite

• Recommended: Mathematical Methods
• Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. Maximum advanced standing up to 48 credit points.
• Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course.

English Requirements

• Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 74 (no component less than 18) / Pearson PTE Academic 52 (no component less than 52) or
• Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP) or
• Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis in accordance to JCU admissions guidelines.

Attendance Requirements

International students holding a valid Student’s Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below  90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.

Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.

Career Outcomes

Join some of the fastest-growing industries and kickstart your career in tourism, hospitality and events. Build an understanding of research and practice in tourism, hospitality and events as a complex field of business. Gain sought-after skills in digital fluency, sustainability, resilience and futures thinking, with a focus on tropical environments.

JCU Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE) graduates are multi-skilled business professionals who find employment in a growing number of areas. Graduates pursue careers in tourism, hospitality, events, and business. You could find employment as a hospitality manager, events manager, hotel supervisor, travel agent, spa manager, event and conference organiser, tourism operator, tour guide or business owner.

How to apply

Apply online.

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Tuition Fees

**Fees apply to all Singapore residents (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and all pass holders excluding those holding a Student Pass).

• All course fees include the corresponding Singapore Goods and Services Tax (GST), which is 8% in 2023.
• All course fees include the corresponding Singapore Goods and Services Tax (GST), which is 9% in 2024.
• The details of the instalment breakdown will be provided in your Student Contract. Please contact us for further details.

Note: International students in Singapore on a Student Pass are not permitted to work. For more information please visit http://www.ica.gov.sg .

James Cook University is EduTrust Certified. The EduTrust certification scheme is administered by the Committee for Private Education (CPE), a part of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). EduTrust requires all students to be covered under a Fee Protection Scheme. In James Cook University, this is provided through an insurance protection scheme. Further, EduTrust also requires that the students must be covered under a medical insurance coverage which has provision for hospitalisation, surgery and treatment costs throughout their course duration. James Cook University will advise in the Standard Student Contract the total amount of insurance payable.

For more details please visit the Committee for Private Education (CPE), a part of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) website: https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/pei

Disclaimer Although James Cook University endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this information, there is no guarantee it will remain accurate all year. Applicants are advised to confirm program details with the appropriate school before making an application.

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Master of Science Tourism and Hospitality Awarded by: University of Sunderland, UK

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Course Overview

Programme Objectives

The MSc Tourism and Hospitality programme has been designed to facilitate a combination of real-world experience and critical reflection through fieldwork and classroom-based activities.

The programme applies a social scientific approach to both tourism and hospitality studies through a focus on the contexts of globalisation,commercialisation and consumption.

A particular strength of the programme is the consideration of the linkages between the travel, tourism and hospitality industries in relation to organisation and management, as well as in providing satisfactory experiences to consumers.

Why University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland places its 20,000 students at the heart of everything it does, providing life changing opportunities for a diverse and vibrant learning community.

Sunderland is an internationally connected university, with 18 educational partners in 12 countries. Almost a third of our students study for a Sunderland degree off-campus in their own country – meaning the University is regarded as a pioneer in transnational education. In addition our international reach is growing and we attract students to Sunderland and to the University of Sunderland in London from over 100 countries.

The University is acknowledged as one of the UK’s top providers of Transnational Education with over 6,500 students studying for University of Sunderland academic awards with quality assured partners in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Botswana, Germany, Kenya, Uzbekistan and Trinidad. Our student support and research-informed curriculum mean learners develop the skills and flexibility employers are looking for, and the behaviours and values that contribute towards social responsibility and citizenship.

Our research has been classed as 'world leading' in 10 subjects and 'internationally excellent' in an additional three subjects, by the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF).

Career Opportunities

Past students from University of Sunderland tourism programmes have gone on to a range of management careers including attractions, museums and destination marketing.

Students may also choose to set up a tourist or hospitality business or go to research and lecturing.

Course Curriculum

Tourism Concepts and Issues

Hospitality Management Studies

Research Methods for the Services Sector

Current Practices in the Visitor Economy

Tourism and Hospitality Major Project

Workshops: 

Academic Writing Harvard Referencing Critical Workshop

Networking: Relationship Building and Business Etiquette

LinkedIn Workshop

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 20 (tutorial)

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Local Application

Duration & Intakes

Fees & Structure

Application fees: S$163.50

Note: # All application fees are non-refundable. # All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.

# Local: - Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.  - Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme. # International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee. # Non-tuition fees for international students may vary. # Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be of age 19 and above and possess one of the following:

A second lower class Bachelor's degree (any discipline)

Other qualifications or appropriate experience recognised as being the equivalent of an honours degree

Note: All applications are subject to University approval.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)

TOEFL internet based test (IBT) 75 (Listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18)

MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)

Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than 51)

Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169 (no element below 162)

Pass the MDIS English Placement Test

Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English

Financial Assistance Scheme

Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.

Study Loans

0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)

International Application

Application fees: S$490.50

# Local:  - Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.  - Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme. # International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee. # Non-tuition fees for international students may vary. # Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

All applicants must be of age 19 and above and possess one of the following:

If English is not the first language, applicants are required to meet one of the following requirements:

IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)

Student Pass Application

International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click  here for detailed information.

For any programme enquiries, please contact our friendly consultants: Ms Nancy Kusuma | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9672 9699 | Email: [email protected]

Ms Kate Gan | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 8821 9729 | Email: [email protected]

Ms Shila | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 8893 6885 | Email: [email protected]

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Quick Information

Duration of Course Full-time: 12 Months, Part-time: 18 months 

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Commencement Dates

Full-time Programme May July October

Part-time Programme October

Contact Details

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