Management In Tourism (final Year Top-up), BA (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), UK

Management In Tourism (final Year Top-up), BA (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

If you are looking to succeed as a professional manager within the tourism industry, then this course in one of the world’s fastest growing sectors will equip you with a wide range of transferable skills to meet the ever changing demands of this dynamic business. You can top up your foundation degree or HND in just one year, studying in small classes alongside other final year students so that you can take advantage of the full undergraduate experience and all the facilities that a larger university like UCLan has to offer. We offer an induction week to tell you everything you need to know about UCLan and give a chance to meet your fellow students, and offer support to make sure that you make the transition very quickly, for instance you will be allocated an academic advisor, tasked with your welfare.

• Tourism, Transport and Travel at UCLan is 3rd in the UK and 1st in the North West for overall student satisfaction and teaching quality. We are also ranked 1st in the North West and in the UK top 5 for assessment and feedback - National Student Survey 2019.
• Take advantage of the full undergraduate experience and all the facilities a larger university like UCLan has to offer.
• The top-up programme allows for a great deal of flexibility in career choices, leaving you well placed for career opportunities throughout the international marketplace or locally within smaller organisations in the UK.
• Our strong links with employers such as Ashfield Meetings and Events, Merlin Entertainments, Cruise 118, Marriott Hotels and Northcote all enhance and complement your studies.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Our BA(Hons) Management in Tourism course has been specifically designed to provide a thematic and challenging educational progression for holders of Higher National Diploma, Certificate or Foundation Degrees in a Tourism subject area. This degree gives you an opportunity to develop an awareness of, and ability in, corporate management within the Tourism industry to prepare you for a successful management career.

The course examines management in the Tourism industry from a strategic perspective, in both a national and global context. Key themes are explored through specialist modules in Tourism which reinforce the vocational dimension of the programme. Personal and professional development is emphasised throughout the year thus enhancing employability skills and a commitment to continuing professional development.

OPPORTUNITIES

The three top-up programmes in either Events, Hospitality or Tourism allow for a great deal of flexibility in career choices, leaving students well placed for career opportunities throughout the international marketplace. The continued growth of this sector will guarantee a wealth of opportunities over the coming years.

Many of our graduates are working for large international organisations, whilst a significant number have chosen to work more locally in the UK Tourism, Event and Hospitality industry. Students have recently secured roles at British Airways, Blackpool FC, Co-operative Travel, Premier Inn, Marriott, Hilton, Disney and many others. Some of our students continue onto our excellent Master’s courses which cover a range of related subjects.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND ASSESSMENT

A 3 year degree qualification typically comprises 360 credits and each 20 credit (a standard module) equates to 200 hours of study, which comprises of a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study. Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within your module descriptors, and will depend on your option choices.

Research- informed teaching allows us to offer fascinating and unique modules such as Dark Tourism which is optional for our Top Up students.

Students will, on average, attend between nine and twelve hours of lectures, workshops, seminars and group activities per week. Visits to appropriate sites and presentations by guest speakers are also included wherever possible. Personal study and research also forms an integral part of the course. The programme is designed to develop confidence and independence of learning in a progressive manner and encourage a reflective and critical approach to the process of learning about the Tourism industry.

The course is assessed by a combination of individual written assignments (course work, essays, reports), oral presentations, group projects, training sessions and end of year examinations. You can also complete a dissertation giving you the opportunity to undertake a large piece of independent research.

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