The study tour provides students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the target language and culture in-country. Each year the destination country and theme is decided in advance. The study tour includes interaction with a wide range of individuals from non-governmental organisations, academic institutions and local communities. The target language and culture is explored through formal language and culture classes and/or cultural events and site visits conducted in the target language.

The tour involves living and travelling together as a group with opportunities for local community immersions. The study tour utilises a number of action-learning approaches, such as participant-observation, immersion, group discussions and fieldwork. Debriefing and reflection sessions are integral to the program to assist in sharing and processing lessons learned both in the destination country and upon return to Melbourne.