28Jun
UndergraduateDe Montfort University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Tourism and Hospitality is one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. You will gain an understanding of key skills in international tourism and hospitality management, which will enhance your prospects for a successful career within this growing and changing market sector in the 21st Century. You will be introduced to the theory and practice of tourism and hospitality with a focus on sustainability, innovation, resilience 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 will prepare you for an exciting international career in hospitality and tourism by developing your understanding of different cultures and consumer behaviours, the use of digital platforms to inform decision-making and real-world knowledge and experience of the industry through your placement and research project. This course is closely linked to Arts and Festivals Management at DMU which is ranked number one in the UK in the ‘Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism’ subject area (Guardian University Guide, 2023). Key features
- 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 DMU Global trip.
- You will study a range of exciting topics essential for your future career in hospitality and tourism including sustainable methods of travel, the growing use of digital marketing across the industry and a research visit to a European city.
- 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.
Modules
First year Block 1: Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Block 2: Sustainable and Responsible Travel and Business Block 3: Strategic Management in Tourism and Hospitality Block 4: Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality Second year Block 1: Programming and Planning Festivals Block 2: International Tourism and Hospitality Research Visit Block 3: Tourism, Society and Culture Block 4: Research Methods: Dissertation and Placement Third year Block 1: Tourism and Hospitality Products: Natural, Cultural, Eco and Dark Tourism Block 2: Enterprise: Tourism and Hospitality Project Block 3: Destination Management Marketing Block 4: Placement or Dissertation
Assessment method
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. Structure In the first year, you will be introduced to the theoretical foundations, historical development and contemporary context of the Tourism and Hospitality sectors. Sustainability has become a core focus within the industry so you will consider sustainable methods of travel and also research ideologies of community-based and international tourism models. Management, finance and digital marketing will also be taught as well as key academic skills. In the second year, the focus is deepening your understanding of the sectors and you will also gain an understanding of event planning via the Programming and Planning Festivals module. This also incorporates the need to understand city tourism. To be a successful manager it is important to understand the customer, their needs, different cultures and behaviours. You will begin preparation for your third-year placement or dissertation and take part in a research visit to a major European city through DMU Global. In your third year, you will complete a dissertation or placement, with a focus on developing your entrepreneurial skills and it is an opportunity to advance the knowledge and skills previously gained and explore Destination Marketing and place branding. Tourism niche products such as Natural, Cultural, Eco and Dark Tourism are taught and the Enterprise Project allows you to write a commercially viable business plan for a sustainable business. 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.
How to apply
29Jan
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.
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
T Level - M
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16250 | Year 1 |
| International | £16250 | 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
*subject to the government, as is expected, passing legislation to formalise the increase
Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government
Provider information
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH