FdSc International Spa Management

UCAS code: B392

Start date: September

Course length: full time: two years, part time/distance learning: up to four years

Campus: Buxton Campus

Faculty: University of Derby Buxton

This course is available to international students

You can also study this course online

• Why not study in a real Day Spa! That's what this course offers. You will get the opportunity to run a commercial day spa, which will look great on your CV.
• Our Spa Foundation Degree is designed to give you the advanced technical skills and theory you'll need to pursue a career in spa therapies and management. You will be able to gain experience in our commercial day spa facility, which is situated in the beautiful spa town of Buxton, working with the Elemis product range.
• You will be able to develop a managerial and spa therapy focus with core practical skills and knowledge by exposure to professional practice. The course will develop your interest, knowledge and understanding of the diverse range of spa and management practices.

Stage 1

The first year of the programme introduces you to the key concepts and the underpinning theories of management and the international world of spa. In addition some modules focus on the principles of practical spa treatment application and general spa procedures in a commercial environment.

You will study the following:

• Principles of International Business
• Business Operations Management

Stage 2

The second year broadens your conceptual awareness and practical application of spa.

Study at this stage includes:

• Applied Business Management
• Business Development and Entrepreneurship
• Balanced Nutrition and Spa Cuisine

Our entry requirements are usually 160 UCAS points, of which at least 120 will be from your core A2s (full A levels) or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Diploma, International Baccalaureate, Scottish Highers etc.

We'll accept up to 40 points towards the total from level 3 qualifications such as AS levels (where those AS levels are not taken on to A2 level), the Extended Project or Music qualifications.

We don't accept points from Key Skills Level 3. If you have any questions about what is or isn't accepted, please contact our Admissions team.

We also accept the Access to HE Diploma.

Your points at level 3 will be in addition to 5 GCSEs at grade C or equivalent level 2 qualifications.

The UCAS tariff points are a guide - we'll also consider all the information that you've included in your application. We'll also want to see that you're enthusiastic and motivated to take this course and that you have the potential to benefit from coming to university.

General undergraduate entry requirements

Fees for 2013/14

This is a resource intensive course.

UK/EU students

• Full time: £8,250 (each year)
• £1,030 per module (you usually take 12 of these modules in total)

International students

• Full time: £10,225 (per year)

*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.

You'll be given the opportunity to gain hands on experience and commercial training throughout your course in our high quality commercial day spa. This will help you to develop professionally and enhance your employability.

Students who graduate from our Foundation Degree with a merit or distinction profile can progress onto the final year of our BSc (Hons) International Spa Management.

You can work in various positions within the spa industry:

• Supervisory positions
• Senior therapist
• Teaching and training
• Product companies.

There are opportunities in this industry to travel the world and experience different cultures.

"The Foundation Degree has given me knowledge,confidence and practical skills that have been useful for my career development. The modules that I have studied have been challenging and stimulating."

Janleigh Silcott