Tourism Management
University of the West of Scotland
UCAS Code: N832 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
Scottish HND
Year 3 entry with HND in one of the following titles: Tourism; Travel & Tourism; Events Management*; Hospitality*; Hospitality Management* *Provided that HND contains module 'Introduction to Tourism'
T Level
About this course
**OVERVIEW**
The BA Tourism Management is a top-up degree for those with a HND in a tourism-related subject and is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to work in one of the most exciting global industries.
You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of national and international tourism management theory and strategies. You can tailor your degree to focus on areas that are related to your future career aspirations.
Guest speakers and engagement with partners from organisations including VisitScotland and People Make Glasgow help inform course content and support career progression.
You will gain the knowledge and skills to help to shape the future of tourism. The course offers a comprehensive understanding of national and international tourism management, from theory and strategy to operational issues. You can tailor your degree to focus on areas that are related to your future career aspirations.
**ADVANCED ENTRY OPTIONS**
Direct entry to Year 3 (with an appropriate HND) is the only entry point in this degree.
**CAREER PROSPECTS**
**Jobs**
UWS’s BA Tourism Management programme has been developed in partnership with some of the UK’s top employers – meaning you’ll learn the skills and knowledge they’re looking for in graduates.
BA Tourism Management programmes have gone on to secure positions in hotels, venues, conference and convention facilities, visitor attractions as well as tourism marketing and research roles.
**Further Study**
Some graduates choose further study in Tourism/Events or general management, leading to a Master of Science (MSc), Master of Business Administration (MBA) etc.
Modules
In Year 3, you will study specialised tourism modules including business events and tourism, tourism and sustainability and tourism, transport and mobility. You will also complete courses on managing people and marketing experiences. You will develop research skills and design a research project with a tourism management focus. You will also have the opportunity to select modules to suit your own area of interest.
In your final year of study, you will focus on national and international tourism issues. You will study research theory, develop detailed knowledge of strategic concepts, policies and theories relevant to the tourism industry, explore how the tourism industry is adapting to sustainability and social responsibility on a national and international basis and the planning, management and impact of a range of international tourism issues. You will compete a dissertation on a tourism management topic of your choice. You will also have the opportunity to select optional modules that strengthen your own area of interest and career aspirations.
Assessment methods
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops.
There will also be group work and independent learning to ensure you develop transferable skills such as research, presentation, communication and working as part of a team.
Our Tourism Management degree is assessed using a variety of assessment methods including:
// Written examinations // Coursework // Practical assessment // Reflective case study reports
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