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International/EU: £14,415 per year (£1,200 for placement year)
Course summary
- Develop critical insight into the theory and practice of tourism management.
- Learn two languages and prepare yourself for work in the global economy.
- Gain hands-on experience of the international tourism industry – with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme.
- Understand the cultural, economic and social contexts of your two target countries.
Expand your language skills alongside your understanding of tourism management, preparing you to become a multilingual professional. There’s an option to study and work abroad for 18 months, developing transferable skills and giving you a competitive advantage in the international employment market. Develop fluency in Spanish and a second foreign language (German or French from any level or Italian from scratch).
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How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
At every level of this course, you’ll have opportunities to acquire and apply an array of knowledge relating to tourism. You’ll develop skills in both your main and minor languages and cultural awareness to a high level. You’ll also engage with real companies through a placement and projects to harness your employability potential.
You learn through
- lectures and seminars, with guest speakers
- weekly sessions with foreign language assistants
- Spanish modules taught in the target language
- independent and directed study
- presentations and group work
- an optional semester at one of our Spanish partner universities
- an optional placement year in a Spanish-speaking country
Course leaders and tutors
Applied learning
Work placements
As part of your course you have the option to spend 11 months on a paid work placement in a relevant tourism organisation based in Spain. If you’re studying two languages from post-A-Level, you’ll also have the option to split this placement between countries.
Not only is your placement a fantastic way to explore and get to know a different country, it’s also a great opportunity to gain valuable tourism industry experience and apply the knowledge developed throughout your studies. It helps you develop your skills and Spanish language ability and significantly enhances your employability. You’ll have the opportunity to apply for placements with highly regarded companies within the tourism industry, such as Melia Hotels International, Steigenberg Hotels AG, Toluna and Location Vacances Express.
Live Projects
In addition to the optional 11-month work placement, you’ll also undertake highly skilled employment projects in each academic year. You’ll apply your learning alongside your language skills and work with local, national and international companies. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn from the experiences of students from other undergraduate years, as part of our wider languages community.
Networking opportunities
We’re proud of our links with UK and international tourism-related businesses, and with our alumni. You’ll have numerous opportunities to network with them at events like our annual alumni event.
Come to an open day
Find out more at our undergraduate open days. Book now for your place.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- tourism, including hotel management
- marketing and client services
- multinational corporations
- international affairs
- translation and interpreting
- teaching, and in other roles within the education sector
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
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On this course you work with
- interpreting and translation equipment
- digital laboratories
- dedicated IT facilities and resources in our languages centre
- an extensive library collection, including online materials, relating to languages, culture, history, politics and society
Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 112
This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. You also must have an A level in Spanish or an AS level at grade C in Spanish. For example:
- BBC at A Level including an A level in Spanish
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies, with an A Level in Spanish or AS level grade C in Spanish
GCSE
- English language or literature at grade C or 4
- Maths at grade D or 3
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.
If you do not have any of the qualifications above but have relevant experience you are welcome to discuss potential opportunities with the admissions tutor.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will spend your third year on placement.
Year 1
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|---|---|---|
| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies One (French) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies One (German) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies One (Spanish) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies Two (French) | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: International Tourism Business | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Linguistic And Academic Studies | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Tourism Management: Principles And Practice | Credits: 20 |
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Year 2
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies Two (German) | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies Two (Spanish) | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Contemporary European Studies | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: French (Abroad) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: German (Abroad) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Intercultural And Professional Development | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Interculturality In Practice | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: Italian (Abroad) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Managing Visitor Attractions | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: People And Organisations In Context | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Spanish (Abroad) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Tourism, Development And Society (Overseas) | Credits: 20 |
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Year 3
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (French) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (Italian) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (Spanish) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies Three (French) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies Three (German) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies Three (Spanish) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: International Air Travel Management | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Sustainable Tourism Planning | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Tourism Destination Marketing | Credits: 20 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
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