Indulge in your love of travel. Explore destinations throughout the world. Undertake a paid placement. Graduate and embark on an exciting career.
Overview
This course is for people who want to top-up a Foundation Degree in International Tourism and Hospitality Management (or equivalent) to a full honours degree. It covers both academic theory and practical skills. Modules include ‘Gastronomy', ‘Leadership and Management for the Hospitality Industry’, ‘Service Quality and ‘e-Tourism’. These are valued by many employers, and prepare you for a range of careers upon graduation.
Why us?
- Our Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism courses ranked 1st in the country for Course Satisfaction, Teaching Satisfaction and Feedback Satisfaction in The Guardian University Guide 2021
- Our Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation and Tourism courses ranked 1st in the country for Teaching Quality and Student Experience in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
- Our Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation and Tourism courses ranked 1st in the country for Student Satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2021
- Local and national field visits
- Guest speakers from the industry
Course structure
You will be taught by passionate academics who produce world-leading and internationally excellent research, and throughout your degree you'll have one-to-one support from academic staff.
A typical week for you will include lectures, seminars, tutorials, open and resource-based learning, and supervised project and group work. There is an emphasis on developing independent study skills. You will also have opportunities to present ideas and information to other students and also develop concepts and analyses within groups.
Facilities
You’ll be based at The Reg Vardy Centre, on the Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s. The Reg Vardy Centre is a modern building with views of the river, and just a short walk from both the coast and Sunderland town centre.
Career ready
The course content on the BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management (Top-Up) degree reflects our close links with employers. When you graduate from this course you’ll be ready to take on a managerial position within the tourism and hospitality industry throughout the world.
Career destinations
Many of our graduates go on to work in managerial roles within the tourism and hospitality industry. Job titles include Hotel Manager, Tourism Development Officer or Resort Office Manager. Employers include hotels, airlines, travel agencies, events organisers, heritage attractions, Local Authorities and other public sector bodies.
Field trips
You’ll have the opportunity to visit a range of tourism and hospitality venues and initiatives.
These visits include the North East, other areas of the UK and international to destinations such as Dublin, Prague, Barcelona and New York.
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