BSc (Honours) Strategic Tourism Management (Top Up)

University of Gloucestershire This course replaces the two part programme leading to the BA( Hons) Strategic Tourism Management 'Top Up' degree. Students already studying or enrolled for it will transfer as appropriate to the new programme.

Our joint Honours degree in tourism and business management will provide you with the cutting edge skills and knowledge needed to advance your career in the rapidly growing international tourism industry.

While covering the essentials of tourism studies the programme also covers core elements of business practice such as marketing, human resource management, finance, business development and consumer behaviour.

The full programme will include English support studies and give students a unique learning experience in the UK. Therefore students at Williams College will undertake the same programme as delivered at the University of Gloucestershire campus achieving an award with 360 CAT points.

Course Structure

Semester 1
- Corporate Strategy
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Contemporary Issues in Tourism Management
- Financial Analysis for Managers

Semester 2
- Communications and Marketing
- Investigative Study
- Sustainability and Ethics in Tourism Management
- Managing Adventure and Sports Tourism Environments

Assessment Method

A combination of assignments, case study reviews, planning exercise and examinations.

Entry Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
GCE A Level pass or GCSE plus 2 years work experience
Higher National Diploma in Travel & Tourism Management (With 8 or more Merit/Distinction grades)
IELTS (or recognised equivalent) Band 6.0 (Writing 6.0) and minimum 5.5 in other parts
Please visit this link for the University of Gloucestershire's English language requirements.

Awarding Body

University of Gloucestershire

Key Information

Hours per week: 18 - 22.5
Time: Various
Start: Jan / Feb, May / June, Sept / Oct
Study Options: Full-time
Fees: Click here
Email: info@williamscollege.co.uk

Note: Fee includes course material and first attempt of all the assessments. Assignments must be handed in on time; there is a £50 late submission fee per assignment. A maximum of 1 (one) re-submission/late submission and 1 (one) re-sit examination are permitted for each student per module. The re-submission fee per assignment is £40.The re-sit fee per examination is £70.

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