BSc(Hons) Business and Tourism Management with Foundation Year

Given the recent economic hurdles experienced by the travel and hospitality sectors, the creation of a degree tailored to bolster the sustainability and expansion of an industry that sustains millions of jobs worldwide is of heightened significance.

Course Details

Course Overview

Given the recent economic hurdles experienced by the travel and hospitality sectors, the creation of a degree tailored to bolster the sustainability and expansion of an industry that sustains millions of jobs worldwide is of heightened significance.

Our business and tourism management program is meticulously crafted to furnish you with the essential knowledge required to forge pathways within the dynamic tourism sector. Whether your aspirations encompass roles within local, national, or international firms, or you’re an aspiring entrepreneur aiming to carve out a novel niche, the adage “the world is your oyster” has never rung truer.

Choosing to pursue higher education translates into acquiring versatile skills with applicability across a diverse array of professional landscapes. Proficiencies in leadership, business operations, strategy, and entrepreneurship are all pivotal to propel our industries forward, especially in the face of challenges.

For individuals harboring a distinct passion for the realm of tourism, this program stands poised to empower you with the expertise, proficiencies, and knowledge essential to gain a competitive edge. You’ll cultivate a deep understanding of the various facets of tourism:

– How do you gauge and meet demand?
– What are the environmental ramifications of travel?
– How do we navigate the landscape of ethics and uphold global sensitivity?

Our program serves as the conduit through which you attain foundational and specialized knowledge, positioning you to effect meaningful change within an industry of global significance.

Full-time 3 or 4 Years
September, January, June
Year 0 (Foundation)

– Academic Skills for Business and Management (20 credits)
– Orientation for Success in Higher Education (20 credits)
– Understanding Business Organisations (20 credits)
– Understanding Customers (20 credits)
– Understanding the World of Tourism (20 credits)
– Foundation Year Project (20 credits)

Year 1

– Business Environment (20 credits)
– Tourism Marketing Principles (20 credits)
– Tourism Environment and Industry (20 credits)
– Organisation Behaviour (20 credits)
– Fundamentals of Business Finance (20 credits)
– Tourism and Society (20 credits)

Year 2

– Employability and Enterprise Skills (20 credits)
– Principles of Operations Management (20 credits)
– Entrepreneurship in Tourism (20 credits)
– Human Resource Management (20 credits)
– Tourism Impacts and Sustainable Development (20 credits)
– Research Methods (20 credits)

Year 3

– Tourism: Contemporary Issues (20 credits)
– Global Strategic Management (20 credits)
– Leadership and Change (20 credits)
– Destination Management (20 credits)
– Dissertation (40 credits)

No Qualification Route 

 

You can apply for this course through the work experience route if you are age 21 and over, by passing an university internal interview and assessments, which means if you don’t have any GCSEs , A-Levels or any formal qualifications you can still apply for foundation year entry.


A-Level and other Qualifications  

 

72 to 104 UCAS Points for a 3 Year Degree

Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3 Diploma/Qualifications.

You might need to have five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.

Foundation Year Entry Requirements

48 points for a Foundation Degree or contact us we might be able to help you.

London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
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