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International/EU: £14,415 per year (£1,200 for placement year)
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Course summary
- Develop critical insight into the theory and practice of international tourism management.
- Become proficient in the French language.
- Gain an excellent understanding of French culture, society and economic context.
Develop critical insight into a range of topics related to the theory and practice of international tourism management. Expand your French language skills to become a bilingual professional. Through 18 months of work and study placements, you gain transferable intercultural competencies and the global skillset employers are looking for.
Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing us in the top 5% of business schools globally.
Tourism subject group award
Our Tourism subject group is recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT), the membership organisation for tourism industry professionals and educators.
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.
This course employs a variety of innovative learning and teaching methods within the vibrant, dynamic setting of Sheffield Business School, an internationally-recognised centre of teaching excellence which attracts students and academics from all over the world.
You learn through
- a semester of overseas study in one of our French partner universities
- an eleven month placement year abroad
- lectures and seminars, with guest speakers
- courses taught in the target language
- independent study
- presentations and group work
- a variety of innovative teaching methods
- state-of-the-art facilities at Sheffield Business School
There are opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme.
Course leaders and tutors
Dr. Ania de Berg
Senior Lecturer in German, Sheffield Business School Academic Lead for Erasmus and ExchangesSenior Lecturer in German and Erasmus+ Academic Lead. I came to Sheffield Hallam in 2013 after having taught at universities in Germany, Poland and the UK, including … Read more
Applied learning
Work placements
As part of your course you will spend eleven months on a work placement in a relevant organisation based in France. Your placement is a great opportunity to gain valuable international tourism experience. It helps you develop your skills and French language ability and significantly enhances your employability. You will have the opportunity to apply for placements with international companies such as Location Vacances Express (Champigny sur Marne), Animal Box (Paris) and Toluna SAS Levallois-Perret.
Live projects
Some modules will enable you to participate in stimulating projects in collaboration with companies or experienced professionals from a variety of sectors. This is another exciting way to gain professional skills and enhance your employability prospects.
Networking opportunities
We are proud of our links with our alumni and you will have numerous opportunities to network with them.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in a great variety of fields, such as
- tourism management and other tourism-related employment
- multinational corporations
- international institutions
- education
- translation and interpreting
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
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Learn moreEntry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 112
This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:
- BBC at A Level
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.
GCSE
- English Language 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 plus.
• Additional foreign language requirements - You will need an AS grade C or an A level in French to apply.
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 your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
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 be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Business Analysis For The Service Sector | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Consumer Behaviour In Tourism | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies One (French) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies One (Spanish) | Credits: 20 |
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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: Marketing Communications | Credits: 20 |
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Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Academic Research Skills | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies Two (French) | 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: Intercultural And Professional Development | Credits: 10 |
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| Module: People And Organisations In Context | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: People And Organisations In Context (Overseas) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Tourism, Development And Society | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Tourism, Development And Society (Overseas) | Credits: 20 |
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Practical |
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Enterprise And Small Business In Tourism, Hospitality And Events | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Introduction To Adventure Tourism | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Managing Visitor Attractions | Credits: 20 |
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Year 3
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (French) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary And Professional Studies 1 (German) | 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 (Spanish) | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Research Project | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Strategic Management In International Hospitality And Tourism | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Tourism Consultancy Experience | Credits: 40 |
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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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