Foundation Degree in Travel and Tourism

This course will enable you to develop a broad range of skills for a successful career in the travel and tourism industry. The course is ideal for anyone who wishes to learn more about management in this sector or for those in employment who wish to gain a university level qualification. The course provides a supportive environment for people returning to education after a prolonged period away from study, allowing time and space for students to readjust to life at College. A core element of the Foundation Degree is a substantial 22-week work placement, which can be anywhere in the world. The Department of Travel, Hospitality and Catering has many years’ experience of placing students in industry, and has excellent links with prestigious companies such as Sunsail, Thomson Cruises, Disney Worldwide, Brittany Ferries, Spinnaker Tower and Flybe.
Award title: FdA Travel and Tourism Management

Awarding body/institution: University of Portsmouth

The awarding body for the Foundation Degree is the University of Portsmouth and Highbury College is the provider of the course of study.
Teaching: You will learn through a mix of lectures, practical sessions, group work, work-related activities and independent study and research.

Independent study: You will need to undertake significant independent study outside of taught sessions. For every 1 taught hour students should spend at least 1.5 hours studying independently away from College, equating to at least 24 hours per week in Year 1 and 18 hours per week in Year 2. The exception to this is the Investigative Study unit in Year 2 where students are expected to spend 4 hours of independent study for every 1 taught hour.

Achievement: The Foundation Degree is achieved by passing all units (240 credits).

Assessment methods: Assessment is on a continuous basis with up to two assignments in each unit. Assessment is mainly via coursework which takes a variety of forms including written reports, presentations, and written reflections. There is a timed exam in one unit.

Staff: Full-time, part-time and associate lecturers (corporate associates) may teach on the Foundation Degree programme. Staff teaching on the programme have a variety of commercial/industrial and/or teaching experience.