BA (Hons) Tourism Management
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Why choose this course?
- You will study in the heart of the Peak District, the second most visited national park in the world, so you will be right where it's happening and experience real situations and case studies at first hand.
- This programme is accredited by the Tourism Management Institute.
- You can choose to take an optional work placement year and achieve a Diploma in Professional Practice, which will help enhance your employability prospects when you graduate.
- You will be taught by lecturers and specialists from all over the world, who have lots of experience and excellent links with the tourism industry both in the UK and overseas, so you can be sure you are being taught by people who really know what they are talking about.
About the course
This course focuses on the 'world' of tourism, the 'world' of the tourist, the virtual and real 'world' of travel and tourism and the 'world' of employment in tourism.
This course is about how you will fit into that changing world of tourism; which is achieved by giving you access to knowledge about 21st Century destinations, management practices, marketing techniques and products.
You will be exposed to the challenges faced by the industry as you work alongside tourism providers as
part of your course and you will, therefore, be ready for employment within the 'world' of tourism.
This course is professionally accredited by
- Tourism Management Institute (TMI)
- Institute of Tourist Guiding (ITG)
The Tourism Management Institute (TMI) is the professional body for destination management practitioners, with members drawn from all levels of the private and public sectors: national, regional, sub regional and local. As the destination management section of the Tourism Society, TMI seeks to support professional development within the sector, for potential entrants as well as existing practitioners.
Assessment and recognition by TMI means that you can be confident your course will provide you with the knowledge, understanding, skills and experience which will fully prepare you for a career in tourism destination management.
Find out more about what subjects and modules you'll be studying...Your career
Asia Alder, lecturer, took a group of students to Poland to experience what it's like for wheelchair users to travel abroad.
"I think the students may be in for a surprise when they see the reality of what it's like to be a wheelchair user."
Our students succeed in finding employment in the tourism industry. 92.5% of last year's graduates were in tourism related employment within six months of completing their degree. 70% of students in 2011 gained either a first class or 2:1 degree classification.
Graduates went into roles from Australian Tourist Board to Maldives Tourist Board, Destination Management Officer to Travel Counsellor, Airline Ground and Flight crew to Ground Handling Agent, Hotel Marketing Officer to Regional Marketing Officer, Travel Account Officer to Call Centre Agent/Reservations Officer and Business Travel Consultant to Tour Guide. 'The industry is global, the employment is global'.
You could also go onto study our MA Tourism Management.
What our students say
"You won't feel alone here because there is always someone ready to help you: the teachers, the student offices and the chaplaincy! With some of them I built a strong relationship that I hope will continue after the end of this experience. It has been a great experience studying at this University, especially with the great staff that work here!"
Elisa Morettini, international student on the Travel and Tourism course, 2009
"I found the trip to Manchester Airport enjoyable and informative, with the bonus at the end of the day of taking a look at the legend that was and still is Concorde"
Graeme Turner
How you'll learn
You will be taught using lectures and group seminars. And as we have an 'open door policy', you'll be able to speak to your tutor if you need extra help with your studies.
Generally, you will be taught for about eight hours each week, but you'll need to do about 30 hours independent study.
Fieldtrips
During your first year, you will go on several fieldtrips and visits to tourism service providers, such as airports, stately homes and local tourism hotspots, including Dovedale and the Derwent Valley Heritage Corridor.
Your main fieldtrip takes place at the end of your second year. You will spend six days in an emerging tourism resort. For that last three years, we have been to Krakow in Poland.
Anything else?
Are you an international student?
You can now book a Skype appointment at a time to suit you with our International Student Adviser to discuss your options.
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
N801
Fees
This is a classroom based course.
UK/EU students
- Full time: £6,995 (each year)
International students
- Full time: £9,700 (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: 3-4 years (with a placement year)
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are usually 280 UCAS points from A levels or equivalent ...
