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UCAS Course Code: N840
UCAS Course Code Title: BA/ITTM
Duration: 3 Years or 4 Years Sandwich
Admissions Tutor: Steve Osborne
Tel: 01792 481151
Fax: 01792 456326
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About the Programme
The BA International Travel & Tourism Management degree provides its graduates with a broad-based knowledge of international tourism within the context of the business environment and gives its graduates the relevant skills and abilities for purposeful employment within this rapidly expanding industry. This programme suits those who prefer to consider tourism and business organisations in an international context, and combines skills relating to global tourism and destination management, international travel operations, hospitality, marketing, management, human resources, customer care, finance, tourism management, sustainability, tour operations/management, and travel agencies. Students will undertake a range of tasks associated with tourism organisations (including travel agencies, tour operators, attractions, theme parks, accommodation providers, transport operators, culture & heritage organisations, tourist boards and hospitality businesses) - and will be involved in developing solutions to commercial problems and opportunities. In year 2 students will undertake an applied industry placement within a tourism based organisation to support learning and career development
Programme Structure
Throughout the three years of the programme you study a broad range of business subjects covering the core functional disciplines of international tourism management. In your second and final years there is increased flexibility with the option to choose elective modules (or a dissertation) in subjects that are of particular interest to you.
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Level 4
(first year)
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Level 5
(second year)
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Level 6
(final year)
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Applied Personal & Professional Development
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Applied Industrial Placement for Leisure, Events, Tourism & Sport
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Organisational Consultancy
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Introduction to Leisure, Events, Tourism & Sport
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Personnel Resourcing and Development
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Global Tourism & Destination Management
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Operations Management for Leisure, Events, Tourism & Sport
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International Travel Operations
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Tourism Transportation & Resource Planning
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Hospitality & Guest Services
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Foreign Language & Intercultural Awareness
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Contemporary Themes in Leisure, Events, Tourism & Sport
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Marketing Essentials
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Option (20 credits)
Select one 20-credit option module from level 5 of the Portfolio
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Options (40 credits)
Select Dissertation (40 credits) or two 20-credit level 6 option modules
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Management and Organisational Behaviour
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All modules carry 20 credits, apart from the applied industrial placement for leisure, events, tourism & Sport at level 5 and dissertation at level 6 which are worth 40 credits.
Career prospects
Graduates would have many career opportunities which may have lead from placement opportunities undertaken during the second year of the programme. Students currently enjoy working within both the public and private sectors. This programme is suitable for those who wish to develop a specialism after a general business tourism education at postgraduate level; for those who wish to become self employed or who wish to follow a career in teaching.
Entry Requirements
160 UCAS points to include 120 points from A-Levels or equivalent
Other Skills Considered
Our offers are not solely based on academic results.
We take your skills, achievements and life experience into consideration.
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