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BA Hons in International Resort Tourism Management (Lancaster University)

Qualification Obtained

BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management (Tourism)

UCAS Code(s):

N840

About this Course:

This vocationally focused programme develops the necessary skills and knowledge to enable a successful career in the fast growing and varied industry that encompasses international resort operations. Not only do graduates get a degree awarded by one of the country's leading universities, but enjoy the benefits of studying at a long-established, recognised centre of excellence for hospitality and tourism management.

Assessment Methods:

Students are assessed continuously, through a combination of assignments, project-based assessments and examinations. Many of the assessments are related to industry based topics.

Progression:

The tourism industry in general continues to be one of the most buoyant industries and the development of resorts on both micro and macro levels are a contemporary feature of the world economy. A wealth of opportunities is available to successful graduates both at home and abroad.

Special Features:

In addition to the acquisition of vocationally relevant skills and knowledge, the course offers the opportunity for putting this into practice during the placement. This is a 48 week paid placement between years 2 and 4 and it is completed either in the UK or abroad. A variety of locations can be chosen, all of which are subject to careful vetting and the subject of ongoing monitoring. Highly skilled placement co-ordinators are on hand to help you with your choices.

Course Options:

Year 1: Introduction to tourism; Languages; Introduction to Resort Tourism; Introduction to Resort Accommodation; Introduction to information technology and statistics; Introduction to financial management; Organisational behaviour; Accounting for decision making; Tourism and the economic environment; Customer Service Quality for Tourism.

Year 2: Personnel practices and employment law; Gaming and Entertainment Management; Management research; Data Management for the Tourism Industry; Leisure and Recreation Management; Marketing Management; Comparative studies; Tourism Facility Management; Event Management; Recreation Management; Languages; Entrepreneurship

Year 3: Placement

Year 4: Dissertation; Resort Tourism Consultancy; Corporate and business strategy; Global Tourism; Tourism Resort Marketing; Resort Planning and Development; Promotion and the Media for Resort Tourism

Teaching Methods:

A variety of teaching methods is used including: lectures, seminars, industrial visits and visiting industrial speakers. Class time is, on average 12 14 hours per week over 2 or 3 days. However, in addition students are expected to work independently.

A feature consistently recognised in external reviews is the amount of additional support provided by staff outside of class time. This will enable all students to maximise their full potential. We are here to help you.

Skills Developed:

The programme will develop the communication, problem solving and organisational skills essential for managers in today's tourism industry. Interpersonal and communication skills are also highly profiled. Cultural awareness also features strongly.

How to Apply

Once you’ve decided to apply for a course, you’ll need to work out whether you satisfy our entry requirements (or will have done by the time your course starts). Providing you meet the criteria, you can then apply for your course. Full-time applications go through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), although foundation degree graduates progressing to a relevant top-up programme can (subject to certain criteria) apply to the College direct.

More information about entry requirements and the application process is available within our Higher Education section

Course Occurrences:

Course Code Start Date End Date Location Tuition Fees Attendance Mode
TH1HE10610th Sep 201227th May 2016University Centre£6000HE Full Time

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