International Tourism Management BA (Hons) / FdA

University College Birmingham
4.8
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Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    4 Years

By embarking upon a career in tourism, you can be part of an industry that has become a global phenomenon over the last 70 years. Many economies and businesses now rely on their ability to attract visitors, and international providers need to keep reinventing themselves in order to stay ahead of the curve in this evolving, uncertain and competitive environment.

Whether you want to work in areas ranging from tour operations and destination management organisations to attractions and events organisations, or even set up your own business, our International Tourism Management degree course at University College Birmingham will equip you with the vital industry skills and attributes to realise your career aspirations. Studying at a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence, you will learn how to analyse tourism trends and undertake industry projects in order to devise innovative, creative strategies to compete in the marketplace.

One of the major benefits of our four-year BA (Hons) International Tourism Management course is a 48-week paid work placement, giving you a significant and distinctive advantage in a competitive job market when you graduate. You will also go on a variety of residential visits both in the UK and abroad, while our range of optional modules will enable you to specialise your studies to match your interests and career aims.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Summer Row, B3 1JB

Start date

On request

About this course

Career opportunities
Tour manager
Tourism officer
Marketing executive (graduate)
Digital marketer
Project manager (graduate)
Product manager (graduate)

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 at University College Birmingham 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.

Why should I choose this course?
WORK PLACEMENT (BA only) – Boost your career prospects and first-hand experience of the industry with a paid 48-week placement, during which you won’t incur any tuition fees
RESIDENTIAL VISITS – Take on tourism projects in the UK and overseas, with essential trip costs covered by the University – past destinations have ranged from Amsterdam, Barcelona and Prague to New York, Toronto, Cyprus and The Gambia
SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – Gain expertise in a field related to your career aims through optional modules such as Attraction Management or Smart Tourism and Aviation
INDUSTRY APPROVED – Study at an ITT Centre of Excellence and work on live and simulated industry projects in association with our professional networks

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Reviews

4.8
  • Excellent system of education, amazing staff.
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  • The course and lecturers are very satisfing. However, student support team is not so friendly.
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Course rating

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Centre rating

Vanesa

4.5
20/02/2018
What I would highlight: Excellent system of education, amazing staff.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Ozge

5.0
24/08/2017
What I would highlight: The course and lecturers are very satisfing. However, student support team is not so friendly.
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

  • Tourism Industry
  • Media
  • Appreciation
  • Communication Training
  • Social Media
  • Benefits
  • International Tourism Management
  • Corporate Strategy
  • Risk
  • Hospitality Management
  • Hospitality
  • Marketing
  • International Marketing
  • International
  • Global
  • Financial
  • Project
  • Planning
  • Tourism
  • Industry

Course programme

YEAR 1

Core Modules

  • Digital Tourism
  • Successful Tourism Destinations
  • Dynamic Tourism Environment
  • Employability and Professional Development
YEAR 2

Core Modules

  • Tourism Operations and Innovation
  • Sustainable Tourism Practices
  • Industry Live Project

Plus one option from:

  • Revenue and Performance Management
  • Attraction Management
  • Aviation Management
YEAR 3

Work placement

  • Work Placement (optional – for BA (Hons) students only)
YEAR 3/4

Core Modules

  • Tourism Trends and Futures
  • Strategic Change Management
  • Independent Research Project

Plus one option from:

  • Crisis Communications Management
  • Visitor Experience Management
  • Smart Tourism and Aviation

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 (BA)
  • Level 4 (FdA)
  • Level 5 (BA)
  • Level 6 (BA)

Assessment

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:

  • Coursework – 48%
  • Practical assessment – 52%

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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International Tourism Management BA (Hons) / FdA

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in GBP:

£ 9,250

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