Foundation Degree in Tourism and Leisure Management

Foundation Degree - Tourism and Leisure Management
Course Description
Get the skills and knowledge that employers want. Gain valuable work experience and contacts in the leisure and tourism industry along the way. Take the first step toward a career in leisure and tourism that could take you all around the world.Emphasis is work-based/related learning, which takes many forms: eg work experience, employment and live projects. You will demonstrate partnerships, skills, motivation, attitude and commitment to develop into a career in leisure and tourism management.

Entry Requirements
Requires 40 UCAS points (1 A Level Grade E). For mature students, entry is by formal interview. Being in current employment is desirable.

Modules Studied:

• Tourism and Leisure in Context,Tourism Development, Legal Frameworks for Tourism and Leisure
• Work-based Learning
• Enterprise and Managing Organisations
• Personal Skills Development
• Tourism and Leisure Planning, Heritage Management, Events Planning and Organisation, Green Tourism, Hospitality Management
• Managing the Market
• Managing People
• Research Methods

Awarding Body: Edge Hill University

Level: L4

Duration: 2 years

Attendance Modes: Day

Assessment: The assignments will include a variety of assesment methods and at the end of this programme, successful students will demonstrate understanding of fundamental theories and concepts of Tourism and Leisure Management in practical, work-based situations.

Progression Routes: Leisure and Tourism related Honours degree programmes at Universities around the country. Careers in public, private and voluntary leisure and tourism sectors: management, customer service, marketing, planning, development, teaching; amongst other areas.

Costs: Contact college for fees

Campus: Kirkby