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International/EU: £13,995 per year (£1,200 for placement year)
Course summary
- Develop specific knowledge and skills of the behaviour and motivations of tourism service consumers.
- Gain knowledge of planning and development of tourism in various contexts, contemporary growth sectors, food and beverage operations and the management of hospitality resources, services and facilities.
- Become a hospitality or tourism manager who is globally, socially and ethically aware of the contemporary business environment within which the industry operates.
You learn personal, professional and transferable skills that equip you for a career in a dynamic and globally-integrated business environment. The Learning in the Workplace semester, visiting guest lectures, placement opportunities and consultancy project enhance your future employability.
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.
Student View
Watch student Bianka Sau talk about what it’s like to study on this course.
How you learn
Your lecturer's view
Studying at Sheffield Hallam enables your academic, personal and professional development. You develop the knowledge, attributes and skills desired by employers for highly skilled employment. You learn from current developments in the international tourism and hospitality industries, often including your lecturers' research. You also develop research skills and digital skills, which will help you to work and study more effectively. You enhance your professional skills by working with employers through consultancy projects and reflecting on your performance.
Your learning will take place through a variety of methods such as
- lectures
- seminars
- practical projects in world-class facilities
- research projects
- real-life consultancy experience
- directed learning activities outside classes
- diverse assessment tools (e.g. essays, presentation, report, e-portfolio, exam)
- guest speakers
- field trips
Learning in the workplace
Broaden your experience in the work place while developing your CV and gaining credits towards your degree. You can spend a semester in industry and complete your studies in three years, rather than four by continuing to study alongside your work placement.
'I've been provided with a life changing experience, both on a personal and professional level. In the workplace, I was treated as a potential manager and I have developed confidence and character which is crucial when managing a team effectively.'
Brian Gnanapragasam – BSc(Hons) International Hotel & Resort Management
Course leaders and tutors
Victoria Mellon
Working in the tourism industry for large tour operators and hotels in the UK and USA has fuelled my enthusiasm for researching and teaching tourism, and I enjoy wor … Read more
Applied learning
Work placements
This course offers a variety of opportunities to develop your employability skills for highly skilled employment in the international tourism and hospitality industries.
You will have the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement in your third year of study. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career.
Recent placements have included Disneyland in Florida, hotels and resorts across America, Canada, Spain, France, Dubai and the Maldives, and with national and regional destination management organisations such as the Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions, the Isle of Man Department of Tourism, and Visit Peak District and Derbyshire, as well as for major tour operators such as TUI and Sunvil.
You can also complete a 'Learning in the Workplace' semester where you work and study at the same time, with academic lessons carried out remotely during allocated study periods while on placement. This is recognised by the University as a placement and offers you a quicker way to complete your studies and gain work experience in 3 rather than 4 years, while graduating with 'placement' in your degree title to boost your employment prospects.
Networking opportunities
You will frequently engage with tourism and hospitality industry stakeholders throughout the course. Many modules include industry guest speakers and you will benefit from a close relationship with the industry through our staff members' industry network, association with the Tourism Management Institute, and alumni network.
Come to an open day
Find out more at our undergraduate open days. Book now for your place.
Future careers
This coursewill prepare you for managerial roles in
- multinational hotels
- luxury hotels
- restaurants, bars and pubs
- leisure groups
- conference venues
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to have careers in
- finance
- real estate
- facilities
- retail
- manufacturing
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, the international hospitality professional membership body for managers and aspiring managers who work and study in the hospitality industry.
This course is recognised by the Tourism Management Institute.
The Tourism Management Institute (TMI) is the professional body for destination management practitioners, with members drawn from all levels of the private and public sectors: national, regional,sub regional and local. TMI seeks to support professional development within the sector, for potential entrants as well as existing practitioners. Assessment and recognition by TMI means that students can be confident the course will provide them with knowledge, understanding, skills and experience which will fully prepare them for a career in tourism destination management.
Student success story
As part of the learning in the workplace scheme, student Amy Scott travelled to Colorado in the USA to spend nine months working for the famous Stanley Hotel. Find out more about her experience.
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of online lessons and face-to-face teaching with 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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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
On this course you work with
- fully-equipped professional kitchens
Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 96
This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:
- CCC at A Level
- MMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies
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.
We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 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: Academic And Professional Skills | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Business Analysis For The Service Sector | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Hospitality Process And Decision Making | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: International Tourism Business | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Marketing Communications | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Global Food, Drink And Society | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Tourism Management: Principles And Practice | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Academic Research Skills | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Managing Hospitality Resources | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: People And Organisations In Context | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Tourism, Development And Society | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Digital Tourism Marketing | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Enterprise And Small Business In Tourism, Hospitality And Events | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Managing Food And Beverage Operations | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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Year 3
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Research Project | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Strategic Management In International Hospitality And Tourism | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Critical Approaches In Hospitality Marketing, Experiences And Analytics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Hospitality Management Consultancy | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Hotel Operational Analysis | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Sustainable Tourism Planning | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Tourism Consultancy Experience | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
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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 2021/22 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 2021/22 is £13,995 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
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