Wrexham University
UCAS Code: THIP | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Access to HE Diploma
96-112 UCAS Tariff points
96-112 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
96-112 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
96-112 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff requirement. Where GCSE Maths, English and/or Science are required these must be at O4 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
96-112 UCAS Tariff points
Scottish Higher
96-112 UCAS Tariff points
UCAS Tariff
Accepted as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
About this course
Why choose this course?
This dedicated degree will give you the practical skills and the vital knowledge you need for a career in the Tourism & Hospitality Management industry.
The course is made up of stimulating and thought-provoking modules covering essential business topics, including advanced modules providing a breadth of knowledge and experience such as creating events, visitor attraction management, sustainable planning & development, contemporary issues in hospitality management and human resource management.
Students will:
- Cover essential business topics, before progressing onto advanced modules providing a breadth of knowledge and experience such as visitor attraction management, sustainable planning & development, Food & Drink Tourism and contemporary issues in hospitality management.
- Study an industry placement year.
- Benefit from Wrexham University being a Bronze Member of the Business Graduates Association with access to a range of benefits including consultative services and the BGA eLearning hub.
- All our Wrexham-based graduating students will also achieve a level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management from the Chartered Management Institute worth over £1,300 at no extra cost.
Key Course Features:
- Is made up of stimulating and thought-provoking modules covering essential business topics.
- Includes advanced modules providing a breadth of knowledge and experience such as creating events, food & drink tourism, visitor attraction management, sustainable planning & development, contemporary issues in hospitality management and human resource management.
- Through our close relations with the North Wales tourism industry, we are able to arrange exciting guest speakers and on-site visits to some of the key organisations in the fields of hospitality, tourism and events.
Modules
What you will study
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
MODULES
Introduction to Management & Business
Introduction to Business Finance & Accounting
Marketing Essentials
Business Communication Skills
Understanding Human Resource Management
Business Analytics
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
MODULES
Managing International Visitor Attractions
Entrepreneurship & Innovations
Digital Business Strategy
Managing Sustainable Planning and Development for HTE
Agile Leadership
International Events Management
YEAR 3 (INDUSTRY PLACEMENT)
Industry Placement (Core): The module aims to provide students with the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the workplace, specifically related to the student’s specialism, via first-hand experience. This module allows students to undertake a sustained period, embedded with a host employer, to work on one or more defined projects or goals. The student will be expected to find and secure a suitable placement opportunity in collaboration with NWBS. The Industry Placement will typically take place during the normal academic year, over the two normal university semesters. However, where necessary, it may start earlier and finish earlier where required by industry. As such its duration should normally be in the region of 40 weeks dependent on working hours.
YEAR 4 (LEVEL 6)
MODULES
Strategic Marketing
Global Food & Drink Tourism
Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Management
Strategic Management
Dissertation
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment methods
Teaching & Assessment
Students are assessed in a variety of ways over the course of their undergraduate studies. The balance between the different forms of assessment is determined by the different aims and learning outcomes of the core and option modules. Assessment methods include academic essays, presentations, reports, simulation exercises and examinations.
Teaching and Learning
Wrexham University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.
We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.
In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.
Teaching methods include workshop-based core skills modules, lectures by practitioners, student-led seminars, pre-recorded material available on VLE and guided research.
Independent learning is an important aspect of all modules, as it enables students to develop both their subject specific and key skills. Independent learning is promoted through the feedback given to students, which takes several forms including small group and one-to-one discussions.
Tuition fees
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The Uni
Wrexham (Main Campus)
North Wales Business School
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