Hospitality and Tourism Management BA (Hons) Top-up

University College Birmingham
4.0
8 reviews
  • I've made great amazing friends, learning a lot through academic and personal experiences.
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  • Good university, I'm happy I went there! It has great reputation in the USA and gave me the opportunity to stay out there for 1 and a half years.
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  • It was a good experience, especially being older than the resto of students. I would definitely advise to move into halls as there is so much fun to be had and you get to meet so many different people.
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Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

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£ 9,250

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    1 Year

Do you have ambitions to manage tourist attractions, hotels and resorts, or want to work in travel consultancy? Designed for anyone who has previously studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5), our Hospitality and Tourism Management top-up degree will pave the way for you to enter a range of sought-after careers in these sectors.

With the hospitality industry increasingly focusing on international visitors and partnering with the tourism industry, there is significant demand within the UK and overseas for managers who understand both sectors and can tailor hospitality services for visitors from around the world. Accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, this course will build upon your foundation of skills and knowledge to help you succeed in the industry.

Studying at a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence, our hospitality and tourism top-up course will fine tune your key business skills and enable you to develop further specialisms relevant to your chosen career through optional modules and your final research project. You will also have the chance to further 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

On request

About this course

Career opportunities
Conference centre manager
Theme park manager
Tour manager
Tourism officer
Tourist information centre manager
Hotel manager (small hotel or deputy of larger hotel)

Academic: A relevant HND or a foundation degree in the areas of Tourism and Hospitality Management, with 240 credits.

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

Why should I choose this course?
INDUSTRY APPROVED – Study at an ITT Centre of Excellence and gain professional recognition with a degree accredited by the Institute of Hospitality
SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – Choose from a wide range of optional modules including festivals and events, financial strategy or social media marketing
IN-DEPTH RESEARCH – Carry out your own research project and gain specialist knowledge on a subject that matches your interests and future career aims
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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Reviews

4.0
fantastic
  • I've made great amazing friends, learning a lot through academic and personal experiences.
    ← | →
  • Good university, I'm happy I went there! It has great reputation in the USA and gave me the opportunity to stay out there for 1 and a half years.
    ← | →
  • It was a good experience, especially being older than the resto of students. I would definitely advise to move into halls as there is so much fun to be had and you get to meet so many different people.
    ← | →
100%
4.3
fantastic

Course rating

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Centre rating

Former Student

3.5
19/09/2017
What I would highlight: I've made great amazing friends, learning a lot through academic and personal experiences.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Former Student

3.5
18/09/2017
What I would highlight: Good university, I'm happy I went there! It has great reputation in the USA and gave me the opportunity to stay out there for 1 and a half years.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Former Student

4.0
16/09/2017
What I would highlight: It was a good experience, especially being older than the resto of students. I would definitely advise to move into halls as there is so much fun to be had and you get to meet so many different people.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Former Student

4.0
15/09/2017
What I would highlight: UCB has everything a student needs, staff do their best to make sure you hit top marks.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Former Student

3.5
14/09/2017
What I would highlight: I liked my time at uni. The staff were very helpful and whenever you needed them they were willing to give you want you need. I think everyone should study seriously. If you start to chill and you don't study or concentrate much on study, then it can affects you.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Former Student

4.0
12/09/2017
What I would highlight: I had a great time at this centre and I'll definitely recommend it to everyone. The people were really supportive and help you regardless of their time. Advice is that you need to be really prepared because it's hard work especially as there is lots of research to be done.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

H C

4.5
21/08/2017
What I would highlight: I liked that I got new friends from different cultures.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Sana Mayer

5.0
20/08/2017
What I would highlight: I felt part of a society, and they make us think about the incoming future. The new building is really beautiful.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2018

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years

Subjects

  • Hospitality
  • Industry
  • Marketing
  • International
  • Digital Marketing
  • Financial
  • Project
  • Financial Training
  • Business and Management
  • Social Media
  • Innovation
  • Market
  • Media
  • Retail

Course programme

Core Modules

  • Hospitality Operations Management
  • International Destination Management

Plus one option from:

  • Financial Strategy
  • Strategic Human Resources Management
  • Anthropology of Tourism
  • Festivals and Events Tourism
  • Cross-cultural and Global Management in Hospitality
  • Innovation and Creativity Management in Hospitality and Tourism
  • Digital and Social Media Marketing
  • Hospitality Retail
  • 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).

  • Level 6

Assessment

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this top-up 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

UK/EU students

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.

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Hospitality and Tourism Management BA (Hons) Top-up

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in GBP:

£ 9,250

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