Travel and Tourism Management BA(Hons)
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With over one billion international trips taken every year and generating 1 in 10 jobs* , tourism is one of the biggest industries in the world and plays a key strategic role in the development of many destinations.
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112
Our course will give you an insight into the international tourism sector where you’ll have the chance to learn the fundamentals of successful business through the lens of travel and tourism. We’ll look at the issues affecting tour operators, travel agencies, online retailers, accommodation providers, visitor attractions and tourist boards. One of the distinctive elements of this course is the opportunity to focus on the transport and air-transport sectors allowing you to explore the dynamic links between travel and tourism. You will be taught by lecturers who have experience in the industry covering essential business areas such as human resources, marketing and operations. Furthermore, during your study you’ll have the chance to specialise in languages, air or land passenger transport as your interests and career aspirations develop.
Placements You’ll have the chance to apply the principles you’ve learnt if you choose to go on a placement in your third year. Previous students have taken placements with Greenwich Country Club (Connecticut), Sandals (Antigua), Ovolo Group (Hong Kong), PMG Asia (Singapore), Leger Holidays, Golf Breaks, Country Club of Darien (USA), White Lodgings (USA) and Intercontinental Hotel (Bangkok).
Your future Previous graduates from this subject area have gone on to roles such as Passenger Service Agent, Business Travel Consultant, Project Executive, Travel Advisor and Travel Agent in organisations including Swissport, Clarity Travel, PMG Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Travel by Inspire or the Graduate Development Programme with Principal Hotels.** *
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