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Languages with Tourism (Spanish) BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Sheffield ()
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Duration
Flexible
Expand your language skills, whilst gaining critical insight into a range of topics related to the theory and practice of tourism management, necessary to become a multilingual professional. Study and work abroad for 18 months, developing transferable skills on an international level and giving you a competitive advantage upon graduation.
About this course
•Develop critical insight into the theory and practice of tourism management.
•Learn two languages and prepare yourself for work in the global economy
•Study and work abroad and gain hands-on experience of the international tourism industry.
•Gain understanding of the language, culture and economic context of your two target countries.
Your placement is a great opportunity to gain valuable international tourism experience. It helps you develop your skills and foreign language ability and significantly enhances your employability.
This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. You also must have an A level in Spanish or an AS level at grade C in Spanish. For example:BBC at A Level including an A level in SpanishA combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies, with an A Level in Spanish or AS level grade C in Spanish.
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Subjects
- Teaching
- International
- Global
- Tourism
- Industry
- Teaching Methods
- Business
- Learning
- Language
- Target language
- F innovative teaching
Course programme
This course employs a variety of innovative learning and teaching methods within the vibrant, dynamic setting of Sheffield Business School, an internationally-recognised centre of teaching excellence which attracts students and academics from all over the world.
You learn through
- a semester of overseas study in our European partner universities
- an 11-month placement year abroad
- lectures and seminars, with guest speakers
- courses taught in the target language
- independent study
- presentations and group work
- a variety of innovative teaching methods
- state-of-the-art facilities at Sheffield Business School Applied learningWork placementsAs part of your course you spend 11 months on a work placement in a relevant organisation based in one of the two languages you study.
You will have the opportunity to apply for placements with international companies such as the main Spanish hotel chains Meli? Hotels International, Hotelbeds and Hoteles NH (HQ Madrid). We also have contacts with boutique hotel chains, tour operators and other relevant firms from the tourism sector.
Networking opportunities
We are proud of our links with our alumni and you have numerous opportunities to network with them. You will also have the chance to meet other students and professionals from across Europe on your placements
Languages with Tourism (Spanish) BA (Hons)