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International Tourism and Hospitality Management (Level 6 Top Up) BA (Hons)

This one-year International Tourism and Hospitality Management top-up programme provides you with the skills and international perspective needed for a successful career within one of the world's largest industries.

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Block teaching designed around you

You deserve a positive teaching and learning experience, where you feel part of a supportive and nurturing community. That’s why most students will enjoy an innovative approach to learning using block teaching, where you will study one module at a time. You’ll benefit from regular assessments - rather than lots of exams at the end of the year - and a simple timetable that allows you to engage with your subject and enjoy other aspects of university life such as sports, societies, meeting friends and discovering your new city. By studying with the same peers and tutor for each block, you’ll build friendships and a sense of belonging.

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Overview

Tourism and Hospitality are vast global sectors which are growing in a changing market. This top-up degree will provide you with up-to-date industry knowledge and the opportunity to build transferable skills which are essential for management roles within both industries and related sectors.

You will be introduced to the theory and practice of tourism and hospitality with a focus on marketing, branding, sustainability and effective leadership. You will learn to analyse complex problems facing the industry and to make strategic and operational decisions using critical thinking.

This course offers you a wide range of opportunities that will equip you for an exciting career in hospitality and tourism by developing your understanding of different cultures and consumer behaviours with a real-world international research visit to a European city.

This course is closely linked to Arts and Festivals Management at 51Âþ»­ which is ranked number one in the UK in the ‘Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism’ subject area (Guardian University Guide, 2023).

Key features

  • Gain an honours degree in International Tourism and Hospitality Management in one year then go on to study Cultural Events Management MSc.
  • You will work in partnership with travel agents, tour operators, airports, major tourism and hospitality brands and independent hotels.
  • You will benefit from an exciting range of events in collaboration with local, national and European tourism and hospitality providers including a 51Âþ»­ Global trip.
  • You will have the opportunity to study innovative and contemporary modules in natural and cultural tourism, eco-tourism and dark tourism and their wider impact on tourism and hospitality in the UK and global economy.
  • Benefit from top-quality teaching by industry experts, who are actively engaged in international research so up-to-date on current industry practices, opportunities and challenges.
  • Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.

 

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International Tourism and Hospitality Management BA (Hons)

Arts and Festivals Management BA (Hons)

 

  • UK
  • EU/International

Institution code: D26

UCAS course code: N841

Duration: One year full-time

Fees and funding: 

2025/26 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250

Find out more about tuition fees and available funding.

Additional costs: Here at 51Âþ»­ we provide excellent learning resources, including the Kimberlin Library and specialist workshops and studios. However, you should be aware that sometimes you may incur additional costs for this programme.

Contact us: For more information, call us on +44 (0)116 2 50 60 70.

UCAS course code: N841

Duration: One-year full-time

Fees and funding: 

2024/25 tuition fees for international students: £15,750

Additional costs: Here at 51Âþ»­ we provide excellent learning resources, including the Kimberlin Library and specialist workshops and studios. However, you should be aware that sometimes you may incur additional costs for this programme.

Contact us: For more information, call us on +44 (0)116 2 50 60 70.

Entry criteria

Typical entry requirements

This is a top-up programme available to students who have already completed a:

  • Year two (Level 5) of a management or business-related degree course; or
  • HND course in management business; or

We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications, providing they have relevant experience to complement their qualifications.

 

English language requirements

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

English language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

 

Structure and assessment

 

Course modules

Teaching and assessments

 

Block 1: Tourism and Hospitality Products: Natural, Cultural, Eco and Dark Tourism

Tourists are turning to different ‘products’ for cultural experiences whether that be visiting and immersing themselves in nature and participating in nature-based or eco-tourism, experiencing heritage, arts and culture at a destination or engaging in slow or community-based tourism which includes activities such as slow travel or spending time with locals. Another type of tourism which this module will focus on is dark tourism which is associated to tragedy and death. This module therefore provides students with the opportunity to study a range of niche forms of tourism such as nature-based or eco-tourism, cultural tourism, creative, and dark tourism. Students will be presented with a range of case studies which will allow them to explore the factors which influence these forms of tourism. Students will reflect and evaluate the ethical foundations and sustainability of these forms of tourism. Students will also consider consumer behaviour and the relevant social, cultural, political, economic, and environmental factors which drive engagement with these tourism and hospitality products.

Assessment: Poster 50% and Report 50%

Block 2: International Tourism and Hospitality Research Visit

In this module you have the chance to develop your understanding of the needs of the traveller from the perspective of the Tourism and Hospitality sectors. The core of the module presents the opportunity for a 5-day international research visit to a European city. As an example, Amsterdam is the largest metropolitan area in The Netherlands and has many museums and cultural areas with a direct Eurostar line from London to Amsterdam which launched October 2020. This allows for many tourists and business travellers to take a sustainable option; travelling by train rather than plane. Amsterdam City Council has also launched a campaign (30 March 2023) to discourage ‘nuisance tourists’ such as the hen and stag weekends. The assessment for this module includes primary research, enabling you to also gain an understanding of the ethical processes required for research. Students who are unable to take the travel opportunity will be offered information gathered from the trip and will be supported and encouraged to complete the assessment by undertaking the research remotely. The assessment will be presented as a ‘real life context’ to the academic team and a partner within the travel industry such as a tour operator or travel agent or general manager of a hotel. Using knowledge gained from level 4 suggestions for sustainable travel should also be included.

Assessment: Presentation 100%

Block 3: Destination Management and Marketing

This module presents the opportunity to build on the knowledge and skills gained from earlier modules, such as Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality, and to explore Destination Management and Marketing. The module focuses on themes such as tourism planning and development, destination life cycles, as well as destination branding and image, semiotics of promotional materials and the importance of integrated marketing communications for destinations. The module also provides an insight into the role of relevant organisations, such as National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) and Destination Management Organisations (DMOs), in both managing and marketing destinations. Through a reliance on a wide range of destinations and official tourism promotional campaigns, such as Amsterdam and IAMsterdam and Slovenia and I Feel sLOVEnia, the module will also highlight the relationships between tourism strategies and/or masterplans at destination level and their official tourism marketing campaigns. Through an understanding of the role and importance of DMOs for not only tourism and hospitality but also related sectors such cultural, heritage, leisure, festivals and events and creative industries, students will develop an in-depth understanding of destination management and marketing alongside skills such as critical thinking, teamworking, visual communication and presentation. 

Assessment: Group Presentation 50% and Infographic and Report 50%

Block 4: Dissertation

The dissertation aims to offer students the opportunity to explore in some depth a topic of their own choice, in which they will need to demonstrate competence in the extended application of a selected part of the methodology of the subject. It aims to develop competence in self-managed study and to deepen the student’s awareness of the value of in-depth research.

Assessment: Viva 10% and Dissertation 90%

 

Note: All modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review. Exact modules may, therefore, vary for your intake in order to keep content current. If there are changes to your course we will, where reasonable, take steps to inform you as appropriate.

In this module students have the chance to develop their understanding of the needs of the traveller from the perspective of the Tourism and Hospitality sectors. The core of the module presents the opportunity for a 5-day international research visit to a European city. As an example, Amsterdam is the largest metropolitan area in The Netherlands and has many museums and cultural areas with a direct Eurostar line from London to Amsterdam which launched October 2020. This allows for many tourists and business travellers to take a sustainable option; travelling by train rather than plane. Amsterdam City Council has also launched a campaign (30th March 2023) to discourage ‘nuisance tourists’ such as the hen and stag weekends. The assessment for this module includes primary research, enabling students to also gain an understanding of the ethical processes required for research. Students who are unable to take the travel opportunity will be offered information gathered from the trip and will be supported and encouraged to complete the assessment by undertaking the research remotely. The assessment will be presented as a ‘real life context’ to the academic team and a partner within the travel industry such as a tour operator/travel agent or general manager of a hotel. Using knowledge gained from level 4 suggestions for sustainable travel should also be included. 

Overview

You will complete a dissertation with a focus on developing your research skills. Destination Marketing, place branding and tourism niche products such as Natural, Cultural, Eco and Dark Tourism are taught. The International Research Visit module presents the opportunity to take part in a research visit to a major European city through 51Âþ»­ Global.

Contact hours

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, group work and self-directed study. You will normally attend around 6 hours of timetabled taught sessions (lectures and seminars/workshops) each week, with some additional field trips and tutorials. We expect you to undertake at least 25 further hours of independent study to complete project work and research.

 

Facilities and features

Library and learning zones

On campus, the main Kimberlin Library offers a space where you can work, study and access a vast range of print materials, with computer stations, laptops, plasma screens and assistive technology also available. 

As well as providing a physical space in which to work, we offer online tools to support your studies, and our extensive online collection of resources accessible from our , e-books, specialised databases and electronic journals and films which can be remotely accessed from anywhere you choose. 

We will support you to confidently use a huge range of learning technologies, including the Virtual Learning Environment, Collaborate Ultra, 51Âþ»­ Replay, MS Teams, Turnitin and more. Alongside this, you can access LinkedIn Learning and learn how to use Microsoft 365, and study support software such as mind mapping and note-taking through our new Digital Student Skills Hub. 

The library staff offer additional support to students, including help with academic writing, research strategies, literature searching, reference management and assistive technology. There is also a ‘Just Ask’ service for help and advice, live , online workshops, tutorials and drop-ins available from our , and weekly library live chat sessions that give you the chance to ask the library teams for help.


 

 More flexible ways to learn

We offer an equitable and inclusive approach to learning and teaching for all our students. Known as the Universal Design for Learning (UDL), our teaching approach has been recognised as sector leading. UDL means we offer a wide variety of support, facilities and technology to all students, including those with disabilities and specific learning differences.

Just one of the ways we do this is by using ‘51Âþ»­ Replay’ – a technology providing all students with anytime access to audio and/or visual material of lectures. This means students can revise taught material in a way that suits them best, whether it's replaying a recording of a class or adapting written material shared in class using specialist software.

Campus Centre

The home of  De Montfort Students' Union, (DSU) our Campus Centre offers a welcoming and lively hub for student life. Conveniently located at the heart of campus, it includes a convenience store, a Subway and a Starbucks. Here you can find the DSU-owned charitable accommodation service Sulets and DSU’s shop, SUpplies, selling art supplies, stationery and clothing, and printing and binding services. The building is also home to the DSU officer team. 

Opportunities and careers

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51Âþ»­ Global

Our innovative international experience programme  aims to enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons, helping you to become a global graduate, equipped to meet the needs of employers across the world. Through 51Âþ»­ Global, we offer a wide range of opportunities including on-campus and UK-based activities, overseas study, internships, faculty-led field trips and volunteering, as well as Erasmus+ and international exchanges.

Students on this course also have the opportunity in the second year to participate in a 5-day international research visit to a European city.

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Graduate careers

This course is designed for those wanting a career in tourism and hospitality. Employability skills are embedded into the curriculum with many opportunities to meet and work with industry professionals. Students on this course have the opportunity to participate in a 5-day international research visit to a European city.

Completing this programme will give you the chance to progress to the Cultural Events Management MSc at 51Âþ»­, gaining two degrees in two years.

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