Tourism What’s it about?
Tourism is arguably the world’s largest industry, with increasingly less and less of the world untouched by its influence. As such, it operates in highly dynamic and diverse sets of environments. The modern tourism industry requires managers with relevant knowledge and skills, consequently the aim of this programme is to produce employable, entrepreneurial, innovative and responsible graduates who can manage the challenges facing the industry. The application of established as well as cutting-edge theory to practical situations at regional, national and global levels provides vocational training and prepares you for a wide range of career opportunities.
What will I learn?
A systemic approach is taken to the study of tourism from the beginning of the programme; you will progress from understanding more fundamental issues in year 1 to strategic considerations in year 3. You will learn about the need for the integrated provision of tourism (including attractions, events, amenities, access, transport and distribution), and recognise the requirement for tourism development to acknowledge the interests of not only visitors but also a variety of other stakeholders. You will consider the impacts of tourism, and recognise the need for responsible management in order to maximize its potential and minimize associated problems.
Alongside this, you will develop knowledge of broader associated managerial issues relating to human, information and financial resources, as well as communication, teamworking, organisational, analytical, problem-solving and creative skills; these will form part of an integrated personal development portfolio.
Modules include: • Management Development Programme • Organisations, Markets and Economy • People Management • Tourism Industry Operations • Tourism Principles • Principles of Marketing • Accounting Principles
3 good reasons to study this programme at Salford
Management FD/BA (Hons) Tourism Management
How will I learn? Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars and practical work (which will be regularly augmented by industrial visits and presentations) and through your own independent study.
Can I get work experience?
The Honours degree has a 12 month paid professional placement option, which provides you with the opportunity to develop and apply your operational skills in a real working environment.
The Foundation degree has a short placement embedded within the course structure enabling you to gain a working understanding of the industry.
All placements are supported with guidance from our placements tutor who can assist with preparing and gaining a placement suited to your interests and aspirations. This is vital for the business experience that most employers now require. Many of our students return to their placement company when they finish the programme.
There is also the opportunity to study abroad in Canada, Finland, France and Spain. Teaching is primarily in English and all EU exchanges are eligible to receive Erasmus grants.
Where can I get a job?
Potential careers include management positions within the tourism, events, hospitality and leisure-related sectors, or various other travel and tourism-related roles including tourism marketing or working at tourist facilities and destinations. Graduates often continue their education to postgraduate level.
• Opportunities for work experience, study abroad and foreign language study
• Research-active tutors with up-to-date knowledge of theory, methods and current sector issues
• Opportunity to specialise in individual themes
Typical entry requirements
UCAS points: 280 points BA (Hons) 300 points with placement year 160 points FD
We encourage applications from students with equivalent qualifications and recognise experience of adult learners see page 27 for further details
www.salford.ac.uk/course-finder has a full list of entry requirements
Programme details
Duration: Two years full-time for the FD Three years full-time for the BA (Hons)
Average teaching contact time: 14-16 hours per week
Assessment: A balanced range of established and innovative methods which are designed to test and develop your learning
Programme code/s: N800 Honours degree N832 with professional experience N800I with IFY N803 Foundation degree
Employment and/or further study
84% of Business School graduates go on to employment and/or further study within six months of graduating
Further details from Course Enquiries Service +44 (0)161 295 4545
course-enquiries@salford.ac.uk
Industrial Placement Year Opportunity
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Study Overseas Available
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