William Angliss Institute
4 years
This four-year bachelor degree prepares students for leadership roles in tourism and hospitality through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, culminating in a 12-month paid industry work placement. Ideal for passionate individuals seeking to become restaurant managers, hotel leaders, tourism specialists, or hospitality entrepreneurs.
Eligibility for entry can be demonstrated through ATAR score, previous study, work experience, and other factors. Prospective students should meet the admission requirements set by William Angliss Institute. All students must undertake RES501 Foundation Academic Communication Skills in their first semester unless otherwise agreed. No specific prior hospitality experience is required.
Year 1 covers foundational knowledge including Food and Beverage Operations, Introduction to the Tourism Industry, Management Fundamentals, Financial Knowledge and Decision Making, Food and Beverage Knowledge, Understanding Cultural and Natural Landscapes, and Marketing and Consumer Behaviour. Year 2 focuses on Sustainable Procurement, Designing Memorable Experiences, Human Resource Operations, Australian Wine in Hospitality, Tourism Market Research, and Data Analysis. Year 3 emphasizes Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Managing Service Environments, and Critical Challenges. Year 4 consists entirely of Professional Practice work placement (12 months of paid industry employment). Electives are available from the Higher Education Subjects suite.
William Angliss Institute is the Government-endorsed specialist training provider for the foods, tourism, hospitality, and events industries with over 85 years of experience. The institute has earned a strong global reputation for delivering innovative higher education and training solutions. Students benefit from learning in live classrooms, operational restaurants, kitchens, wine tasting rooms, and through field trips to destinations across Melbourne and regional Victoria, with instruction from industry specialists and guest speakers.
Graduates are well-positioned for diverse career paths in the tourism and hospitality sectors. With relevant work experience, opportunities include restaurant management, food and beverage management, business entrepreneurship, tourism officer roles, procurement management, sommelier positions, and sustainability coordination roles. The 12-month paid work placement in year four provides direct pathways to employment, with many graduates becoming industry leaders, business owners, and specialists in their chosen hospitality or tourism niche.
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