Hospitality and Tourism Management BA (Hons) / FdA

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in GBP:

£ 9,250

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

If you aspire to manage tourist attractions, hotels and resorts, or if you want to work in travel consultancy, our Hospitality and Tourism Management degree course can open the door for you to enter a variety of sought-after careers in these sectors.

As the hospitality industry increasingly focuses on international visitors and partnering with the tourism industry, there is a huge demand in the UK and overseas for managers who understand both sectors and know how to tailor hospitality services for visitors from around the world. Accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, our course will give you a strong foundation of knowledge and skills for the industry before putting your learning into practice in the real world on a 12-month paid work placement, with exciting opportunities in the UK, USA, Canada, Hong Kong and elsewhere.

This hospitality and tourism course will help you start forging your career through studying a range of specialist subjects, while you will also travel abroad on an overseas residential trip to help develop your expertise. Studying at a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence, you will have further opportunities to hone your hospitality management skills on campus in our award-winning restaurant facilities.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Summer Row, B3 1JB

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Career opportunities
The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

Conference centre manager
Theme park manager
Tour manager
Tourism officer
Tourist information centre manager
Travel agency manager

Entry requirements
Hospitality and Tourism Management BA (Hons)

A-levels: An A-level grade profile of CCC-CDD.

BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of MMM-MMP. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.

Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 96-80 UCAS Tariff points will be required.

Access to Higher Education Diploma: 96-80 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.

University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.

WORK PLACEMENT – Arm yourself with invaluable work experience through a 12-month paid work placement, with opportunities to work across the globe
RESIDENTIAL VISIT – Take part in a destination management field study overseas, with essential costs of your trip covered by the University – past destinations have included New York, Athens and Copenhagen
SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – Develop specialist knowledge through your own research project and a wide range of optional modules including pub operations, financial strategy and sustainability
INDUSTRY APPROVED – Study at an ITT Centre of Excellence and gain professional recognition with a degree accredited by the Institute of Hospitality
TEAM SCOTLAND PARTNERSHIP – Our University will be the home for Team Scotland at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, offering exciting opportunities for our students to work with the team and its athletes

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Subjects

  • Hospitality
  • Industry
  • Marketing
  • International
  • Tourism
  • Financial Training
  • Financial
  • Planning
  • Project
  • Media
  • Business and Management
  • Design
  • Finance
  • Innovation
  • Global
  • Systems
  • Communications
  • Social Media
  • Market
  • Exhibition
  • Employability

Course programme

Course breakdown

Students on the FdA have the option of progressing onto the final year upon completion of the foundation degree.

YEAR 1

Core Modules
  • Food, Beverage and Accommodation Applications
  • Hospitality and Tourism Business Principles
  • People and Organisations
  • Employability Enhancement
  • The Hospitality and Tourism Customer Experience
  • Travel Geography
YEAR 2

Work Placement
  • Work Placement
YEAR 3

Core Modules
  • People Management for Hospitality Managers
  • International Travel Operations
  • Marketing Communications for Hospitality
  • Operational Finance for Hospitality and Tourism
  • Rooms Revenue Management
  • Hospitality Investigations
Plus one option from:
  • Gastronomy
  • Events Planning
  • Managing Pub and Bar Operations
  • Training and Development Skills for Managers
  • Sustainability in Hospitality, Tourism and Events
  • Social Media in Festivals and Events
YEAR 4

Core Modules
  • Hospitality Operations Management
  • International Destination Management
  • Strategic Hospitality Management
Plus one option from:
  • Financial Strategy
  • Strategic Human Resources Management
  • Festivals and Events Tourism
  • Cross-cultural and Global Management in Hospitality
  • Innovation and Creativity Management in Hospitality and Tourism
  • Global Marketing Solutions
  • Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Skills
  • Dark and Thanatourism Management
Research option:
  • Research Project
  • Enterprise and Innovation Showcase
Teaching and assessment

Teaching

In light of COVID-19, we have made some changes to the way we deliver our teaching. We are continually following the guidelines and measures put in place by the UK Government to ensure our students and staff are safe on campus, whilst remaining committed to providing high-quality education. The information below explains how teaching will take place in semester 2 (or semester 1 for those joining us in January) for each level/year of this course.
  • Level 4
  • Level 5
  • Level 6
Assessment

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:
  • Coursework – 68%
  • Practical assessment – 24%
  • Written examination – 8%
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.

Additional information

Tuition fees

UK/EU students

If you are a UK/EU student enrolling on a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £9,250 per each full year. A half year tuition fee is £4,625. UK/EU students do not pay tuition fees for any placement periods.

International students

If you are an international student enrolling on a a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £11,500 per year.

If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year, or £250 for a half-year placement.

Hospitality and Tourism Management BA (Hons) / FdA

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in GBP:

£ 9,250