BSc (Hons) Travel and Tourism

This degree focuses on key areas of the fast-paced global Travel and Tourism industry. You will gain knowledge and skills for embarking on a successful and exciting career, whether in countries with well-established tourism products or in developing nations: Learn how the industry operates and the effects it has on local infastructure and world economies Taught by a dynamic team of practitioners in the field Links with the Institute of Travel and Tourism Simultations, coursework and live projects, including consultancy or work-based learning Field trips, guest speakers and professional talks Involvement in the annual Tourism, Events and Marketing Week Choose your specialism from the various elective modules Option to gain the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) professional qualification based on taught modules The Travel and Tourism degree will equip you with skills sought after by travel and tourism companies and help you to gauge an understanding of international tourism businesses. You will develop strong business management and communication skills, broadening your job prospects. You can aim for a job in travel, tourism or hospitality management, marketing and customer services. What Will I Learn? The programme is designed to enhance self-reflection and personal development. The three stages of the programme are designed to facilitate increasingly challenging learning techniques as students’ progress. At stage zero: embarking on the Foundation course will be the stepping stone towards achieving the degree in which your strengths can be realised. The first semester is the same for all students however in the second semester a choice of two further elective modules will be chosen to prepare for the degree you will be commencing. An applicant must normally be 18 years of age at the start of the programme and as a minimum must have obtained: 2 A Level passes (A-E/ minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points) or successfully achieved 120 credits on the GSM London’s Foundation Year programme or equivalent. New UCAS entry tariff 2017 explained > We accept overseas qualifications equivalent to those mentioned above. For further information contact your local British Council office or GSM London’s International Advisors (+44 [0]208 5167 800 admissions@gsm.org.uk) If English is not the applicant’s first language, proof of fluency through IELTS (minimum score 6.0) or another accepted system must be provided. Other qualifications that may be considered include: Advanced Level Diploma BTEC National Certificate/Diploma HNC/D VDA: AGNVQ, AVCE, AVS Access to HE or Foundation Year provision International Baccalaureate Irish / Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers Applications made under these qualifications may be subject to approval by Plymouth University. Other equivalent qualifications may be considered if the Admissions Tutors believe applicants have the potential, motivation and knowledge to complete the programme successfully. All applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements will be invited for interview. Mature students (those 21 and over) with evidence of full-time work experience supported by a reference from their employer may be considered on their individual merits. Candidates who do not meet the degree entry requirements are encouraged to apply for the Foundation Year. On completion of the Foundation Year you will gain direct entry on to this degree programme, read more about our Foundation Year programme. Accreditation for prior learning will also be considered on an individual basis. Tuition fees UK/EU You can apply directly to GSM London by completing our online application form. Applications can also be submitted in person at one of our campuses: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.You can do this by booking a meeting with a course advisor. You'll need to include the following documents with your application form: Originals of your qualifications Your CV/Resume One written reference from an employer or place of study A copy of your passport A document to verify your address see table of acceptable evidence below An £85 registration fee (no registration fee for non UK/EU applications) Table of address evidence: Mortgage statement UK or EEA Issued in last 12 months Bank or building society statement UK and Channel Islands or EEA Issued in last 3 months Bank or building society account opening confirmation letter UK Issued in last 3 months Credit card statement UK or EEA Issued in last 3 months Financial statement, eg pension or endowment UK Issued in last 12 months P45 or P60 statement UK and Channel Islands Issued in last 12 months Council Tax statement UK and Channel Islands Issued in last 12 months Work permit or visa UK Valid up to expiry date Utility bill UK - not mobile telephone bill Issued in last 3 months Benefit statement, eg Child Benefit, Pension UK Issued in last 3 months Central or local government, government agency, or local council document giving entitlement, eg from the Department for Work and Pensions, the Employment Service, HMRC UK and Channel Islands Issued in last 3 months You can also apply through UCAS (undergraduates only) by contacting our Course Advisors on 0208 516 7856 and quoting your 10-digit UCAS ID number and details of your chosen programme. We may be able to process your application over the phone. Alternatively, you can visit the UCAS website here to register and apply. UCAS Code Information Greenwich School of Management (GSM London) Institution Code Name: GSM London Institution Code: G74 Once we receive your application form and supporting documents, we will assess your application and if successful, we will issue you an acceptance letter and a fee statement detailing your enrolment date, programme cost and duration. You should arrive for enrolment on the date specified in your acceptance letter, at your chosen GSM London campus. Please note that international students will be asked to pay a percentage of tuition fees on or before enrolment.