Tourism Studies Diploma at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, Canada is a diploma in Tourism & Leisure programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 5,300 per total for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Tourism & Leisure
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 5,300 / total
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The focus of the Tourism Studies Diploma is on the provision of leisure experiences for domestic and international visitors. The program assesses the impact of tourism on individuals, communities, and the environment in order to develop best practices for sustainable tourism development. The features of the program include the provision of applied skills and knowledge, direct leadership experience, a co-operative education model (paid employment), and small class sizes.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: General admission requirements apply, per VIU's Admission Requirements for Academic Programs, together with an official transcript of grades from high school and any post-secondary institutions attended. Field placements may require a criminal record check beforehand. Enrolment is limited, so meeting or exceeding the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee a seat, and all new students must attend a compulsory Fall orientation. VIU does not publish a programme-specific English-language test table on this page; the general Degree English Requirement applies. Once enrolled, students must maintain a 'C+' (2.33) grade point average to qualify for work-placement activities, though this is a progression rather than an entry standard. The diploma has one Fall intake each year.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Domestic (Canadian) applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC; Vancouver Island University sets no institution-wide equal-consideration date, and its admissions FAQ states deadlines vary by programme, with applications for most academic programmes opening 1 October in the year before a September start. VIU publishes no general closing date for that window; applicants are directed to each programme's own page for its own deadline. International applicants use the same portal; VIU publishes no international-specific institution-wide date either, and several health programmes (Practical Nursing, Nursing Unit Assistant) are stated as not currently open to international students. Each programme's own page carries its own Start Date, Deadlines, and Additional Application Details table for the 2026-27 cycle, and admission for programmes without a stated window is treated as ongoing/rolling until the intake fills. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
