Modules

Modules may include: Year 1 (Level 4) Academic Toolkit (20 Credits) Acquire and develop transferable, academic and subject specific skills to succeed in the travel and tourism industry. The Travel and Tourism Industry (20 Credits) You will be introduced to the dynamic context of the travel and tourism sector through exploration of contemporary structures. Understanding the Tourist (20 Credits) Journey towards understanding the complexity of the current tourist consumer and their experience. Tourism, Events, Culture and Heritage (20 Credits) Examine key concepts of tourism, heritage and culture and learn about how specific events across the travel and tourism sector relate to social-economic and political developments. Introduction to Management in Travel and Tourism (20 Credits) Learn practical skills whilst developing your theoretical knowledge of leadership and management. Introduction to Finance (20 Credits) This module gives you the tools to understand the operation and decision making within an organisation from a financial standpoint. Year 2 (Level 5) Innovation and Enterprise (20 Credits) This module will give you a greater insight into innovation and enterprise within the travel and tourism sector. Marketing and Consumer Behaviour (20 Credits) You will explore travel and tourism theories and concepts on the role and function of marketing. Contemporary Tourism Development (20 Credits) Develop your understanding of theories and key concepts throughout the travel and tourism industry. Managing People in Travel and Tourism (20 Credits) Learn about the importance of human resource management using models of practical examples with travel and tourism organisations. Research Project (40 Credits) This module teaches you to identify, research and analyse solutions relating to dilemmas within the industry and allows you to reflect on your learning experience as a whole.

Assessment method

Our assessments are designed around the occupational sector, reflecting the skills that are needed for the workplace. This means they not only prepare you for the industry, but offer a glimpse into your future work-based activities. Assessments will be carried out by:

• The recruitment process, the selection of application, interviewing and evaluating

• Written analysis of case studies

• Written reports on various travel and tourism topics

• A professional discussion

• A reflective learning report

• Evidence based portfolio

• Group presentations, including research and discussion on current industry topics

• The level five module: All students will be given the opportunity to work together on an innovative product, service or experience that will be outlined in a business proposal