FdSc International Spa Management
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FdSc International Spa Management Where you will study: Buxton Campus UCAS code: B392 Entry requirements: 160 UCAS tariff points, of which at least 120 will be from your core A2s (full A levels), BTEC Diploma, IB Duration and mode of study: Full time: two years Part time/distance learning: up to four years Course fees: Check our website for details Start dates: You can start this course in September.
Why choose this course? ▪ Designed to give you the advanced technical skills and theory you'll need to pursue a career in spa therapies and/or management. ▪ You'll gain experience in our commercial day spa facility, which is situated in the beautiful spa town of Buxton. ▪ You'll work with the Elemis product range.
About the course ▪ Develop your interest, knowledge and understanding of the diverse range of spa and management practices. ▪ Develop a managerial and spa therapy focus with practical skills and knowledge by exposure to professional practice.
How you’ll learn You'll be given the opportunity to gain hands on experience and commercial training throughout your course in the beautiful spa town of Buxton in our high quality commercial day spa. This will help you to develop professionally and enhance your employability.
Your career Students who graduate from our Foundation Degree with a merit or distinction profile can progress onto the final year of our BSc (Hons) International Spa Management. When you graduate you can work in various positions within the spa industry: ▪ supervisory positions ▪ senior therapist ▪ teaching and training ▪ product companies. There are opportunities in this industry to travel the world and experience different cultures.
The Foundation Degree has given me knowledge, confidence and practical skills that have been useful for my career development. The modules that I have studied have been challenging and stimulating. Janleigh Silcott
What you’ll cover Stage One Your first year will introduce you to the key concepts and the underpinning theories of management and the international world of spa. In addition some modules focus on the principles of practical spa treatment application and general spa procedures in our real Day Spa in the beautiful spa town of Buxton.
Stage Two Your second year will broaden your conceptual awareness and practical application of spa.
Modules you will study at each stage will include: STAGE ONE
STAGE TWO
Principles of International Business
Applied Business Management
Business Operations Management
Business Development and Entrepreneurship
International Spa Concept
Spa Cuisine: Concepts and Philosophies
Academic and Professional Development 1
Spa Experiences: Maintenance and Procedures
Applied Spa Skills
Advanced Spa Skills
Anatomy and Physiology
Academic and Professional Development 2
Get in touch Isobel Stockdale T: +44 (0)1332 594351 www.derby.ac.uk/spa General enquiries about admissions and applications, UK and overseas: E: buxtonadmissions@derby.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1332 594667 www.facebook.com/DerbyUni http://twitter.com/DerbyUni
The information in this leaflet was correct when we produced it, but please check our website for the most up to date information.
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