Programme Specification for Hospitality and International Tourism Management (Major, Joint or Minor)
*New programme from 2012/13
Campus: Docklands
Why Study Hospitality and International Tourism Management as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
The Hospitality and International Tourism Management programme provides an understanding of the nature and role of hospitality and tourism as a major global activity which makes significant contributions to the economies of developed, emerging and less developed countries. In many developed countries including the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan and France, tourism is recognised as an economic activity that contributes significantly to national GDP. Many developing countries such as the Maldives, Seychelles and Namibia rely on tourism for their economic development.
The hospitality industry alone employs 1.9 million people and is shaking off its image of long hours and poor pay. It is an exciting industry to work in and recent research by the Hotel Catering and International Management Association showed that 93% of employees were happy in their jobs. The career opportunities are extensive and vary across industry sectors.
We also provide the opportunity to add an international dimension to your degree. You can choose to study for one semester in Europe, Asia or the Americas as part of your degree and gain first-hand experience in a foreign learning and work environment.
What will I study?
You'll gain an understanding of the nature and role of hospitality and tourism as a major global activity and its contribution to the economies of developed, emerging and less developed countries. You'll also develop theoretical knowledge in tourism planning, development and management and apply this knowledge in the ‘real world’ through experience on placement within the industry and via a range of on-site field trips.
To understand and evaluate tourism’s contribution to the economy and society as a whole the programme explores the diversity of tourism and its sub-sectors, for example accommodation, attractions, transport, hospitality and travel agents. It employs an array of literature from multiple disciplines including business, management, economics, social sciences and geography to examine business management principles for tourism destinations as well as public, private and not-for-profit organisations that contribute to the provision of tourism.
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Hospitality and International Tourism Management.
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).
What career opportunities are open to me if I study Hospitality and International Tourism Management?
The Hospitality and International Tourism Management programme is designed to support future careers in the hospitality, tourism and leisure sectors. The programme provides a broad understanding of tourism and the opportunity to focus on specific areas including cultural tourism, hospitality and events management, destination development and planning, and customer service enhancement.
The career opportunities are extensive and vary across industry sectors. These include; hotels, pubs, clubs and bars, restaurants, cruise liners, contract catering, retail outlets, fast food restaurants and many more. Within each of these sectors graduates can work in the traditional and exciting operational departments of accommodation and food and beverage or move into supporting departments such as marketing, human resources and finance.
Hospitality and tourism are recognised globally as one of the largest industries and is expected to continue to grow in the future, thus offering many job opportunities in the UK and abroad ranging from managers, researchers and marketers to planners, agents and consultants.
What Can I Combine with Hospitality and International Tourism Management ?
We offer over 5000 combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page http://www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes/ for a full list.
Entry Requirements
280 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level) plus GCSE English and Maths grade C or above.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line.
Other Business programmes available
For further information on the range of Business programmes available at UEL, please visit the School Page http://www.uel.ac.uk/business/
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on +44 (0) 20 8223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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