BSc (Hons) Business and Tourism Management

Course Features

Campus:

London

Duration:

3 Years or 4 Years with Foundation

Available Starts:

September, January, May

Tariff Points:

104 UCAS points

Institution Code:

L63

Information about course

Overview
Structure and content
Teaching and assessment
Entry requirements
Employability

Tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing industries offering a wide range of potential career opportunities around the globe – in the UK alone, it is the largest industry, the 3rd largest export earner and worth approximately £115 billion a year.

This degree has been developed to give students the key business skills needed for a successful career in this sector. There is a particular focus on the current challenges facing the tourism industry; these include sustainability, global issues, ethical tourism, diverse competition and crisis management. Designed to unlock your potential by enhancing both your commercial awareness and specialist subject knowledge. This degree is a perfect entrance into this exciting important industry.

See below for the modules you will study:

Year 0 (Foundation Year)

Students undertake a single 120 module called Skills for Higher Education, divided into the following parts:

Semester 1:

Research Skills 1
Professional Communications
Data Skills
Personal Development and Professional Skills

Semester 2

Research Skills 2
Global Debates
The Pitch Project

Year 1

Hospitality, Tourism and Events Environment
Academic and Professional Skills
Managing Quality in Hospitality, Tourism and Events
Business Finance

Year 2

Customer Service for Tourism and Hospitality
Managing Human Resources
Tourism Management
Principles and Practices of Marketing
Sustainability in Career Development

Year 3

Tourism and Events Management Live Project
Business Strategy
Sustainable and Ethical Tourism (15 credits)
Global Hospitality and Tourism Issues (15 credits)
Undergraduate Major Project (Integrated Case Study)

We’ll assess your progress through a variety of methods from coursework, group assignments, activity-based assignments and exams. You can expect to part take in on-going problem-solving activities, projects and presentations. You’ll also be able to access support material through our ARU Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

All assignments are designed with your career progression in mind and give you opportunities to develop and improve transferable skills employers look for.

ARU London’s standard offer is 104 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels, e.g. BCC.

Alternatively, ARU London asks for:

Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC.
Scottish Highers: BBCCC.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a business-related subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points.

Applicants studying for other qualifications should contact ARU London to discuss their circumstances.

We also welcome applications from mature individuals who can demonstrate appropriate, relevant work experience.

All applicants are required to have at least 5 GCSEs at C/4 or above including English and Maths. Students whose first language is not English and who have not previously studied in the UK are required to have IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on our assessment of your overall suitability for the course. We treat everyone as an individual which means we will look at your whole application including any relevant work experience and personal circumstances as well as your educational qualifications. Please contact admissions@lca.anglia.ac.uk for more information.

We encourage all students to consider their future when choosing what degree to study. We don’t expect everyone to know what they want to do after university, but it is important that the associated jobs interest you.

Associated Jobs:

Tour Manager
Travel Agency Manager
Tourist Information Centre Manager
Tourism Officer
Event Manager
Hotel Manager
Customer Service Manager
Marketing Executive
Holiday Representative