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University of Huddersfield, UK | BA (Hons) Travel and Tourism Management PDF  | Print |  E-mail

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There is little doubt that the travel and tourism industry is an important sector of the UK and global economy in terms of its value and the number of people it employs.The travel and tourism industry is a major growth sector in both the UK and abroad.

  • School & Campus: University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield
  • Duration: 3 years full-time / 4 years sandwich
  • Places Available: 20
  • Placements: 48 week paid placement (optional)
  • Awards: BA (Hons) Travel and Tourism Management
  • Start Dates: September

The diverse nature of the industry means that a range of employment opportunities exist in all functional areas to suit graduates' needs and interests, including the private and public sectors in the UK and overseas and in large, medium- sized and small firms. The course equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute to the growth prospects of this facinating industry.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can find employment at a managerial and supervisory level in both the UK and overseas in travel companies, theme parks, public sector tourism organisations, tour operators, airlines, cruise lines and at tourism attractions.

Placements

Industrial placements make Huddersfield graduates highly desirable employees. Students undertake placements with major travel and tourism companies like Disney and Thomas Cook as well as many local tourist organisations.

Admission Requirements
  • Typical points score for entry in the region of 220 points
  • GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C or equivalent
  • Entry at Year 2 and 4 is available for HND holders and foundation degrees
  • Every offer will be made individually after consideration of your academic and/or work profile
Course Content

Year 1

    Core modules:
  • Professional Skills and Personal Development
  • Fundamentals of Tourism
  • Economics and Business Statistics
  • Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism
  • Commercial managemant
  • one option from:
  • Introduction to Air Transport
  • Modern Language
  • Events Industry Studies
  • Transport: Challenges and Issues

Year 2

    Core modules:
  • Human Resources Management
  • The Travel and Tourism Industry
  • Management Theory and Practice
  • Special Interest Tourism
  • Managerial and Enterprise Skills
  • one option from:
  • European Business and Global Markets
  • Airline Marketing and Operations Management
  • Passenger Transport Management
  • Modern Language

Year 3

  • Supervised Work Experience

Year 4

    Core modules:
  • Sustainable Tourism
  • Strategic Management
  • Project
  • Travel and Tourism and the Global Economy
  • one option from:
  • Transport Economics and Policy
  • Environmental Management
  • Airport Economics, Operations and Development
  • Modern Language

 
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