About This Course
This course is about an integrated approach to management in the tourism sector. It combines study of a range of academic perspectives relevant to tourism with opportunities for practical experience ‘on the doorstep’ in tourism activities in an area of outstanding natural beauty - which regularly is highly rated for both physical & experiential aspects of tourism. Topics incorporate contributions from tourism practitioners in enterprises of all sizes (particularly SME); operating different business models (year-round, seasonal); for profit, social enterprises, voluntary sector; in Wales & around the World.
Tourism is growing across the world. Increasing incomes, appetite for travel and greater leisure time, combined to give a decade of sustained growth up to 2020. And, while Covid led to setbacks, it seems clear that the previous trajectory will resume. This is a complex sector, with implications for balanced growth across the UK and globally, sustainability and opportunities for social enterprise. This combines to make for a rich academic experience, leading to many career opportunities.
You will be part of a thriving community of students in the Business School, with opportunities for work experience and extra-curricular activities that support personal development. The School has a number of active societies and gives all students the chance to take part in national business competitions.
Why choose Bangor University for this course?
- North Wales has a long history of tourism encompassing the spectrum of interests, including heritage & cultural tourism, outdoors tourism, adventure & extreme sport tourism, food tourism.
- The best location to study the tourism environment - North Wales is among 25 of the ‘best trips in the world to take in 2020’ (National Geographic’s international editorial teams).
- We have strong links with individual organisations across the tourism value chain who are willing to contribute practical insights.
Course Content
The degree offers a mix of dedicated tourism modules, alongside others in management and marketing, with a focus on tourism. So you will meet students from across the School, while getting to know those on your degree very well. Some modules will involve a mix of lectures, with online supporting materials, interactive workshops and classes. Others will provide the opportunity to prepare for work experience, to learn from practitioners and to undertake field trips. Assessments will include course-work and examinations You can expect to do some group work- this is a key aspect of preparing you for your working lives.
This degree will offer an integrated experience, bringing together theory and practice and offering the opportunity to choose relevant modules from other subject areas.
Facilities
General University Facilities
Library and Archive Services
Our four libraries provide a range of attractive study environments including collaborative work areas, meeting rooms and silent study spaces.
We have an extensive collection of books and journals and many of the journals are available online in full-text format.
We house one of the largest university-based archives not only in Wales, but also the UK. Allied to the Archives is the Special Collections of rare printed books.
Learning Resources
There is a range of learning resources available, supported by experienced staff, to help you in your studies.
The University’s IT Services provides computing, media and reprographics facilities and services including:
- Over 1,150 computers for students, with some PC rooms open 24 hours a day
- Blackboard, a commercial Virtual Learning Environment, that makes learning materials available on-line.
Careers
This degree will opens up a world of career opportunities. You could use contacts made and opportunities identified to stay in North Wales, or you could work in international tourism. Trends such eco-tourism, tourism led by the voluntary sector and food tourism, may allow you to combine work and personal passions. You might choose to work with multi-national companies, SMEs, or set up your own enterprise. This growing sector will continue to need people with the skills and knowledge you will have developed.
If you choose to take a work placement as part of your degree programme, there are will be opportunities with tourism providers in Wales and beyond.
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International Experience Year
This course is available with an International Experience Year option where you will study for 1 additional year.
Studying abroad is a great opportunity to study with specialists, see a different way of life and broaden your horizons. With international experience of this kind, you’ll really improve your career prospects. If you plan to study in a country where English is not spoken natively, there may be additional language support available for you.
There are a wide variety of destinations to choose from and when you graduate you will have ‘with International Experience’ added to your degree title.
You can find out more about the International Experience Year programme on the Student Exchanges section of our website.
You will have the opportunity to fully consider this option when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto this pathway at the appropriate time. If you have any questions in the meantime, please get in touch.
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