International Tourism Management
UCAS Code: N891
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Entry requirements
A level
UCB will accept A Level in General Studies for this course and will also take into consideration applicants who are studying an extended project.
You will need a minimum of 56 UCAS Tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.
You will need a minimum of 56 UCAS Tariff points
UCAS Tariff
Level 3 qualifications are accepted at UCB for entrance, a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points will be required. If you are unsure if your qualification is accepted call us on 0121 604 1040 or email [email protected]
About this course
**Course snapshot**
Want to be part of an industry that has become a global phenomenon in the past 70 years? Tourism has become a vital sector to many economies, with international providers having to continuously reinvent themselves to stay ahead of the curve. Accredited by the University of Birmingham, our International Tourism Management foundation degree at University College Birmingham will provide you with the key skills to flourish in this competitive and evolving field. Studying at an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence, you will have exciting opportunities for residential trips both in the UK and across the globe, taking on live consultancy projects for the industry.
**Who’s the course for?**
Whether you want to work in areas ranging from destination management organisations and tour operations to attractions and events organisations, this course is a great choice to help you realise your career aspirations.
**Why should I study this course?**
- **RESIDENTIAL VISITS** – Undertake tourism projects in the UK and overseas, with essential trip costs covered by the University – past destinations have ranged from Amsterdam, Barcelona, Cyprus and Prague to New York, Toronto and The Gambia
- **SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES** – Gain expertise in a field related to your career aspirations through optional modules such as Attraction Management or Aviation Management
- **INDUSTRY APPROVED** – Learn at an ITT Centre of Excellence and work on live and simulated industry projects in association with our professional networks
**Great! Tell me more**
University College Birmingham offers outstanding simulation facilities for tourism students in our brand new Aviation and Tourism Suite. This features a state-of-the-art mock plane cabin, check-in areas and Galileo GDS system for training students.
**What skills will I gain?**
You will learn how to analyse tourism trends and devise innovative, creative strategies to compete in the tourism marketplace.
You will gain a deep understanding of the global tourism environment and the challenges the industry faces to be sustainable and profitable.
Through working on live consultancy projects, you'll build experience putting your skills into practice, as well as a range of further professional and employability skills.
**What about the future?**
Upon completing this course, you will be able to move into a variety of areas in the international tourism industry, with career options in:
- Tour operations
- Destination management organisations
- Tourism and digital marketing
- Market research
- Corporate press relations
- Airlines
- Project management
- Travel account management
- Hospitality
- Other transport graduate recruitment schemes
Our past graduates have also gone on to work in corporate travel and events companies as well as travel journalism and media.
Upon completion of the foundation degree, you can also progress onto the final year of our full BA (Hons) degree.
Modules
**YEAR 1**
- Digital Tourism
- Successful Tourism Destinations
- Dynamic Tourism Environment
- Employability and Professional Development
**YEAR 2**
- Tourism Operations and Innovation
- Sustainable Tourism Practices
- Industry Live Project
Plus one option from:
- Revenue and Performance Management
- Attraction Management
- Aviation Management
Assessment methods
**Note:** Indicative information only – actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction.
**Teaching**
Example of a typical teaching week (up to 15 contact hours):
- **Large group teaching** – 4 hours
- **Smaller group teaching** – 5 hours
- **Tutorials** – 3 hours
- **Academic and employability support** – at least 2 hours
- **Industry speaker sessions and employer fairs**
- **Field trips and visits**
You will also need to commit around 20 hours per week for individual study time.
**Assessment**
Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:
- **Coursework** – 48%
- **Practical assessment** – 52%
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.
Tuition fees
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