Why choose this course
Tourism is a huge global business and contributes 10% of the world’s GDP. There is increasing diversification and competition between destinations within the industry, as well as a growing number of new destinations. As a result, the international tourism industry currently accounts for 1 in 11 jobs globally (WTTC 2018).
Course content
YEAR 1
- Introduction to Travel and Tourism
- Introduction to the Cruise Industry
- Academic and Employability Skills for Festivals, Events, Air and Tourism
- Marketing for Festivals, Events, Air and Tourism
- Introduction to Organisations and Finance
- Global Travel and Tourism with Field Trip
YEAR 2
- Tourism Destination Management and Planning
- Relationship Marketing in the Digital Era
- The Management of Visitor Attractions
- Sustainable Economics for Tourism and Air Travel
- Festival, Events, Air & Tourism Research Skills
- Tourism and Cruise Experiences, Innovation and Management with Cruise Field Trip
YEAR 3
- Contemporary Issues in Travel and Tourism
- Natural and Cultural Heritage Tourism
- Business Start-up
- Globalisation of the Cruise Industry
- Dissertation for Festivals, Events, Air and Tourism (40 credits)
Key benefits
This course is industry-focused, leading to careers in the growing UK and international overseas tourism industry. Working in tourism is an exciting option if you have a passion for travel and creating a memorable and inspiring experience for tourists. You may prepare travel itineraries, lead tour parties or even work with local attractions and hotels. Jobs include tour operators, reservation consultants, local authority tourism officers and a variety of management positions.
Suitable roles for graduates include:
- International tourism marketing
- Customer services
- Public sector tourism
- Visitor management
- Heritage attractions management
- International hospitality
- Global cruise industry
- Tourism research
- International tour operation
- Resort management
Entry requirements
Academic requirements:
- 96-112 UCAS points
- BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM or BTEC Diploma at DD, or equivalent
- GCSE mathematics at Grade 4 or above (previously Grade C). Applicants can sit the QA Higher Education Maths test, where a score of 8 out of 15 is required.
Student funding
We are committed to our prospective students to understand the costs and funding for them if they choose to apply in our partner universities. Studying with us is a real investment in your future; if you are studying Level 3 you may be eligible for funding through Student Finance.
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