Vietnamese Studies (Tour Guide) is an multidisciplinary field that explores various aspects of Vietnam and its people, including culture, history, geography, economy, customs, beliefs, religions, language, traditional clothing, and more, in order to highlight the unique characteristics of Vietnam.
- Duration: 04 years | Program Code: 7310630 | Language: Vietnamese
- Minor: Tour Guiding
Students of Vietnamese Studies at Thanh Do University accumulate knowledge about Vietnamese
culture, history, and people through real-life tourism sites.
Program breakdown | |
Total Credits (Excluding Modules of Physical Education, Military & Security Education, English Graduation Requirement) | 137 cr |
Foundation Studies | 39 cr |
Mandatory Modules | 37 cr |
Politics – Law | 13 cr |
Foreign Language – Informatics | 18 cr |
Social sciences – humanity | 02 cr |
Skills | 04 cr |
Electives | 02 cr |
Professional Education | 71 cr |
Basic Knowledge of the Major | |
+ Mandatory | 26 cr |
+ Electives | 06 cr |
Specialised Knowledge of the Major | |
+ Mandatory | 17 cr |
+ Electives | 08 cr |
In-depth Knowledge of the Major | |
+ Mandatory | 10 cr |
+ Electives | 04 cr |
3. Internship Semester | 20 cr |
4. Graduation Project | 7 cr |
The Vietnamese Studies program has met accreditation standards.
Why choose Vietnamese Studies (Tour Guide)
In the context of Vietnam’s strong international integration, Vietnamese Studies not only helps locals better understand their country, but also serves as a means for international friends to gain deeper insights into Vietnam and its people. This makes the program popular among international students.
Vietnam is an attractive destination with rich natural and cultural resources, hospitable and friendly people, and delicious cuisine—key highlights of Vietnamese tourism. Despite the impact of COVID-19, Vietnamese tourism remains an attractive destination for tourists. The development of tourism has created numerous job opportunities and career prospects for young people interested in this field.
Job Opportunities for Vietnamese Studies Graduates (Tour Guiding Orientation) at Thanh Do University
- Tour guides or specialists in departments such as accommodation, marketing, customer service, and event organization
- Management, operations, and tour design at domestic and international travel agencies or NGOs
- Specialists in Departments, Boards, and Branches of Tourism, or researchers and lecturers specialized in tourism at training institutions and research institutes.
Students at Thanh Do University practice tour guiding at Do Temple and Phat Tich Pagoda.
Admissions requirements
Thanh Do University evaluates applicants by four methods:
- Evaluation based on high school academic records
- Evaluation based on national high school graduation exam results
- Evaluation based on aptitude or competency assessments
- Direct admission per Ministry of Education and Training regulations
Application materials
Applicants should prepare:
- 01 copy of the notarized high school diploma or provisional graduation certificate and transcripts
- 01 copy of ID card, birth certificate, and any priority documents (if applicable)
- Completed TDU application form.
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thanh do university
Office: Km15, National Highway 32, Hoai Duc, Hanoi, Vietnam
(+84) 934 078 668 - (+84) 243 386 1601
daihocthanhdo@thanhdouni.edu.vn