Course summary
Develop practical skills alongside the vital knowledge required for a career in the hospitality, tourism and event management industry on our dedicated degree. Modules are stimulating and thought provoking. They cover essential business topics, before progressing onto advanced modules providing a breadth of knowledge and experience such as managing and executing events, visitor attraction management, service and relationship marketing, corporate social responsibility and human resource management. As part of the degree we will provide all students with direct, practical experience including real event management. It could also include the opportunity to take a work placement that will significantly enhance your CV and employment prospects. As our degrees are accredited by the CMI, all our graduating students will also receive a level 5 Diploma/Certificate in Leadership & Management from the CMI worth over £1,300 at no additional expense. • Includes a foundation year to prepare you for further years of study. • Our lecturers have significant professional experience in hospitality, tourism and event management. • Gaining practical experience and developing commercial competence is a key component of this degree. • Students enjoy affiliate membership of the Institute of Hospitality whilst studying. • This degree is accredited by the CMI, all our graduating students will also receive a level 5 Diploma/Certificate in Leadership & Management from the CMI worth over £1,300 at no additional expense. You can also choose to study this course as a three year degree (without a foundation year) BA (Hons)International Tourism & Hospitality Management UCAS code: P0L2
Modules
As part of the degree we will provide all of our students with direct, practical experience. It will certainly involve real life event management experience during your studies. However, it could also include the opportunity to take a work placement that will significantly enhance your CV and employment prospects. YEAR 1 (FOUNDATION YEAR) MODULES Fundamentals of Finance Quantitative Methods for Business Introduction to Business. Introduction to Marketing The Skills You Need Contextual Studies YEAR 2 (LEVEL 4) MODULES Business Environment Business Communication Skills for Marketing Economics Marketing Essentials Data Analytics and Understanding ‘Big Data’ Creating Events YEAR 3 (LEVEL 5) MODULES CORE Customer Service Excellence Engaging and Leading People Event Management and Execution Visitor Attraction Management OPTIONAL HRM for Business Competitive Intelligence Research Work placement 2 Work-based project YEAR 4 (LEVEL 6) MODULES Strategic Thinking Food and drink tourism Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Strategic Marketing 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 method
A range of assessment methods are utilised to reflect the interactive nature of events management and includes selecting and designing promotional material, presentations, interviews, plans and written submissions. TEACHING AND LEARNING Wrexham Glyndŵr 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. Each module on the course should require around 36 hours of direct learning through a combination of lectures and tutorials. An estimated further commitment of 160 independent study hours will be required for each module, although this can vary from student to student. Wrexham Glyndŵr 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 website (student support section) has more information on the help available. Each module on the course should require around 36 hours of direct learning through a combination of lectures and tutorials. An estimated further commitment of 160 independent study hours will be required for each module, although this can vary from student to student.
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.
EU
Wales
England
International
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 2SKW
- Institution code:
- G53
- Campus name:
- Wrexham
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
If you require a Student Visa (formerly referred to as Tier 4 visa) to study in the UK, please apply through Centurus at https://centurusone.com/apply/1111.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 - 72 points
A level - EEE - DDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MP - MM
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Wrexham Glyndwr University takes into account a variety of qualifications and experience when considering applications to our programmes. If you are unsure if the qualifications you currently hold will be accepted for entry, or if you're not sure you'll achieve the required UCAS Tariff points, please contact us at [email protected] for further advice and guidance.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9000 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Wrexham University
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW