Diploma in Cultural Tourism

The Diploma in Cultural Tourism combines practical and theoretical learning equipping graduates with requisite skills and competencies in relevant areas such as Interpretation and Professional Guiding for Cultural Heritage Tourism, Project Management for Tourism Development, and development of cultural tourism products. The course sets a solid foundation for those aspiring to establish careers or become entrepreneurs in the tourism industry.

Admissions Criteria

• 1) A minimum of 5 BGCSE/IGSCE passes or equivalent

2) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): There will be access through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit
Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) in accordance with the RPL and CAT National Policies.Candidates for RPL will be subjected to
an assessment to determine eligibility

3) For enquiries and more information please visit ourwebsite: www.bothouniversity.com.

Graduates of this programme can

• Leverage on opportunities to learn directly from peers and professionals in the industry through structured work-based learning
  internships and placement.
• A well-recognised qualification from Botho University that will see you become a qualified and competitive professional in your
  respective area of interest.

Career Prospects

• Entrepreneur
• Tourist Information Personnel
• Travel Agents/tour operators
• Heritage Protection Activity Officers
• Professional guide/Environmental and cultural interpreter
• Heritage tourism Site personnel
• Museum/Art Gallery personnel
• Tourism camp personnel
• Community based tourism outreach personnel
• World Heritage Site personnel

Skills Developed

• Professional guide
• Destination management Representative
• Routing and Switching
• Travel Agent
• Tour Manager
• Cultural Tourism Site manager
• Community based tourism trust member
• Tourist Information Centre Manager