BSc (Hons) International Spa Management
When can you start this course? | UCAS code | Fees | Course length | Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
- 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.
Your career
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.
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.
Anything else?
You'll require a Spa uniform for this course which costs approximately £75. There may be some extra costs in addition to your course fees for optional visits to exhibitions.
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.
More information about our fees for September 2012 and the support available
Course length
- Full time: 3 years
- With an optional international placement year: 4 years
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are usually 280 UCAS points from A levels or equivalent ...
