BSc (Hons) International Spa Management

When can you start this course? | UCAS code | Fees | Course length | Entry requirements

Why choose this course?

International Spa Management student Milena Domanskawe.

Spa management could lead to a challenging career.
Study management, science and therapeutic skills.
Opportunities to travel the world.

About the course

This course provides you with the opportunity to travel the world and work in some of the top luxury spa resorts. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career you should consider spa management.

This programme develops an understanding of the nature of the spa environment through the study of subject areas such as management, science and therapeutic skills, with an emphasis on the need to reflect on and question the diverse values and practices that shape the industry today. The programme is structured to offer you progressive development of academic skills, approaches, methods, knowledge and critical thinking embedded in work place practices.
This programme offers you a unique opportunity to study in a subject that is not widely available and, to specialise in management in an exciting and expanding area of the leisure industry around the world.

Find out more about what subjects and modules you'll be studying...

Your career

Liz studied BSc (Hons) International Spa Management. Watch her video and see what she has to say about studying at Derby.

After successfully completing this course, you will have developed the necessary skills and management techniques to start your career in one of the various fields of spa industries.

You could even start up your own business. One of our graduates, Vicky Day, started her own beauty business, 'The Pamper Pit', after graduating with a degree in International Spa Management.

You may want to consider further study and go on to our MA International Spa Management.

What our students say

"The course was perfect for me to progress my career in the Spa Industry. It gave me invaluable management skills and amazing experiences, we visited spas in Malta, the Czech Republic and Cheltenham". Gemma Ralph, BSc International Spa Management student

"I loved my course, the spa was fab for experience, amazing opportunity working and training in Elemis! Helped me get my job today! Great variety of modules . Interesting and challenging! Great for networking and meeting industry professionals. I would recommend anyone to do it and take any opportunity and experience you can get out of it! Miss it!" Jen Hirst

"My University degree had a focus on business management and throughout the course I had gained work experience in a number of spas, so I knew I had the confidence and the skills to give it a go." Sophie Collins

How you'll learn

How you're assessed

You'll be assessed by written assignments, practical assessments, presentations and exams.

Work placements

You'll have the opportunity to work in our commercial spa throughout your course, to enhance your professional development.

Start dates

If you're from the UK or EU you can apply to study this course in:

September 2012

If you're from a country outside the EU you can apply to study this course full time in:

September 2012

UCAS code

B350

Fees

This is a resource intensive course.

UK/EU students

Full time: £7,495 (each year)

International students

Full time: £9,975 (each year)

*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2012 and August 2013. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.