International Tourism Management with a Year in Industry
Entry requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Grade C or 4 in Mathematics and English or Welsh (first language) is required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
International students must achieve 4 at Higher Level English Language and/or Literature, or 5 at Standard Level English Language and/or Literature.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
UCAS Tariff
Swansea University accepts the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.
About this course
As one of the largest and most rapidly growing industries in the world, both the business and the human aspects of tourism have become well-established fields of study. The department’s strong links with industry, locally and internationally, give students the opportunity to experience tourist destinations of all sizes within the private, public and voluntary sectors across the world.
The third year of this 4-year course with a Year in Industry will be spent on placement. You will have the opportunity to gain real-world industry experience and develop your employability skill set. We have a strong network of industry contacts, and you will receive dedicated support from our in-house employability team, ranging from CV advice through to mock interviews.
With destination marketing and economic impact at the heart of the course, students will undertake field trips and real-life cases to bring destinations to life. Designed to give students an understanding of the complexities and requirements of running tourism destinations, field trips also provide an insight into the benefits tourism can have on economic growth. "
Modules
Your first year of study is made up of all compulsory modules covering specialist Tourism content and key elements of Business Management. Compulsory modules are studied by all students on the programme, meaning you are automatically enrolled. Examples of compulsory modules include:
• Marketing
• The Business of Tourism
• Tourism and Society
Your second and fourth years will comprise of a mixture of compulsory and optional modules. You will specialise in Tourism specific modules yet also have the chance to explore elective modules from other business disciplines. Examples of compulsory Tourism modules include:
• Entrepreneurship for Tourism Experiences
• Tourism in Practice
• Visitor Experience Design and Management
• Sustainable Tourism
• Tourism Planning
Your final year will include a large compulsory project, including both group and individual assessment, further preparing you for the world of work.
For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our webpage at https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/som/tourism/"
Assessment methods
We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment include:
• Group presentation
• Field trip reflective journal
• Podcast
Throughout your undergraduate Tourism degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. For full breakdown of course structure and assessment, please get in touch with us at [email protected]"
Extra funding
Swansea University is committed to rewarding its students in recognition of their academic, sporting and musical excellence and have a range of scholarships and bursaries to help towards the cost of study. For further information visit www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/scholarships
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