Tourism

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Award:
Foundation Degree, FdSc (awarded by the University of Plymouth)

What's it all about?:
If you are enthusiastic, have great communication skills and are passionate about travel and tourism and new experiences, then our foundation degree will help you polish your skills so you can strive for a top position in tourism. With a compelling mix of contemporary knowledge and advanced skills and techniques, we'll stimulate your appetite to gain a solid foundation of operational knowledge of this industry.

Progression:
On successful completion you may progress to stage three of the BSc (Hons) in Tourism Management at the University of Plymouth. Alternatively, you can seek employment in the travel and tourism industry.

Entry Requirements:
In our experience in order to be successful on this course you will need one of the following:
• 60-120 UCAS tariff points - any combination
• a BTEC national diploma
• an NVQ Level 3
• equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration: Two years Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

The course includes the following modules:
• marketing
• tourism studies
• front office operations
• tourism planning and management
• managing tourism facilities.

When can I study?:
Monday - Friday

Are there any exams?:
Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework, in-class tests and examinations.
Course Facts

• Apply via UCAS

Start Date:
9 September 2009

End Date:
27 June 2011

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£2000 per year. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits
Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £500.00 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £500.00 per year

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Higher

Course Code:
FDM

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

• Apply via UCAS

Start Date:
9 September 2010

End Date:
27 June 2012

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£2000 per year. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits
Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £500.00 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £500.00 per year

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Higher

Course Code:
UF2829

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

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