This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 25th September 2024.
University College Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This course is accredited by the University of Warwick OVERVIEW Do you dream of managing tourist attractions, hotels and resorts, or want to work in events management? Accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, our International Hospitality and Tourism Management degree will set you on course to enter a variety of sought-after careers in these dynamic sectors. With the hospitality, tourism and events industries increasingly focusing on international visitors and technological developments, there is huge demand for managers who understand these sectors and how to tailor services for global visitors. Our hospitality and tourism course will give you a strong foundation of knowledge and skills across these areas. As you progress, you will be able to start forging your career in your preferred sector by studying an extensive range of specialist subjects, covering everything from gastronomy or bar management to risk and crisis management or creating event experiences. To help you put your learning into practice in the real world, you will have the chance to spend a year on a paid work placement, with exciting opportunities in the UK and around the globe. Studying at a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence, you will also have further opportunities to network and liaise with industry, as well as the chance to hone your hospitality management skills right on campus in our award-winning restaurant facilities. WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
- Work placement – Arm yourself with invaluable work experience on a 48-week paid placement – past students have worked in the UK, USA, Canada, Hong Kong and beyond
- Specialise your studies – Develop specialist knowledge through your own research project and a wide range of optional modules related to your chosen career pathway in hospitality, tourism or events management
- Industry approved – Gain professional recognition with a degree accredited by the Institute of Hospitality
- Conference centre manager
- Theme park manager
- Event manager
- Tourist information centre manager
- Hotel manager (small hotel or deputy of larger hotel)
- Marketing executive
- Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course
Modules
YEAR 1
- Hospitality Principles and Practice
- Digital Hotel and Resort Management
- International Organisational Management Skills
- Dynamic Tourism Environment
- Revenue and Profitability Management
- Marketing and Social Media Management
- Resource and Talent Management
- Gastronomy and Sustainable Food Management
- Dynamic Events and Experience Management
- Managing Bars and the Night-time Economy
- Tourism Operations and Innovation
- Independent Research Project
- Strategic Financial Management
- Strategic Change Management
- Business Process Improvement
- Tourism Trends and Futures
Assessment method
Note: Indicative information only. Actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction. Please be aware that methods of delivery for this course may be altered due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic – for the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website: www.ucb.ac.uk ASSESSMENT Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:
- Coursework – 65%
- Practical assessment – 35%
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- N920
- Institution code:
- B35
- Campus name:
- University College Birmingham
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 - 96 points
A level - CCC - CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - MMP
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits
Scottish Higher
HNC (BTEC) - P
HND (BTEC) - P
T Level - P
Year 1 Entry: Students who are studying a combination of different qualification types will receive an offer that will be inclusive of all Level 3 qualifications. Advanced Entry: If you are unsure if your previous higher education qualification is suitable please contact us before completing an application, you can call us on 0121 604 1040 or email: [email protected]
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £13500 | Year 1 |
| International | £13500 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
UK:
If you are a UK student enrolling on a Foundation Degree or a BA/BSc at University College Birmingham in 2021/22, your fee for this academic year will be £9,250. A half year tuition fee is £4625.
This is a yearly fee, and will increase with inflation in subsequent years (in line with the government’s permitted rise).
If you are an English student studying your first higher education qualification, you can apply for a tuition fee loan from the Student Loans Company. You will not start repaying this loan until you leave the course and are earning over £25,000 a year.
If you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you should apply to Student Finance Wales, Student Finance Northern Ireland, or SAAS. The loans and grants available to you will differ from those available from Student Finance England.
UCB does not charge for 24 or 48 week placements.
More information about UK Fees please go to our website here -
https://www.ucb.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/undergraduate-fees/
EU and International:
More information about International Fees please go to our website here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/our-courses/international/tuition-fees-and-scholarships.aspx
Provider information
University College Birmingham
Summer Row
Birmingham
B3 1JB
Clearing contact details
Apply DirectUniversity College Birmingham Admissions
0121 604 1040
Additional information
Haven’t secured a place at university or changed your mind on where or what you want to study? Don’t panic! You can apply for a place at University College Birmingham (UCB) through the Clearing process, which runs until October. Investing £160m in cutting edge facilities and with award-winning support, we offer degrees in everything from business and finance, education, sport, nursing, hospitality and creative services to digital - including cyber security - and engineering. Most degrees are accredited by the University of Warwick, ranked 8th in the UK in the Guardian League Tables, too. Not familiar with the Clearing process? Here, you will find everything you need to know to get the ball rolling and secure your place at University College Birmingham. Our team of dedicated Clearing advisors have your very best interests at heart and will guide you through every aspect of your application. Simply call us on 0121 604 1040 and we’ll get you started on your journey.