Course Summary

Overview Tourism is a thriving international industry with great employment opportunities within a variety of sectors, from travel and marketing to public and voluntary. As travel and business opportunities increase in China the ability to speak Mandarin is a skill increasingly in demand by organisations. Why study BA International Tourism Management (Mandarin) at Middlesex University? Our cutting-edge degree combines theory with practice and focuses on global trends and current developments in international tourism. The theory element offers a distinctive social science perspective covering topics such as sustainability, cultural tourism, and tourism in developing countries. The practical component offers a range of exciting placement and field trip options, enabling you to build professional industry experience, in the UK and abroad, while you study. Along with knowledge and skills highly relevant within the tourism industry you will also learn Mandarin as part of your degree through specialist classes with an expert language tutor. Mandarin is the most widely spoken language in the world and this additional skill will help you succeed in the tourism sector, with great support offered by our academics and a study abroad year in China to enhance your learning. Course highlights Every year you will take part in a range of UK field trips, while in year two you will have a week-long visit to an international exciting tourist destination. International field trip destinations have included Spain and Greece, and the majority of the cost is included in your tuition fees Your 3rd year is a study abroad year with one of our partner universities in China. You also have a work placement opportunity to enhance Mandarin language You will have the opportunity to plan your career path with the support of a designated team and to engage in industry networking activities such as career fairs Our international staff team provide excellence in teaching and research; ensuring you receive a first-class learning experience, with high levels of tutor support

Course Details - Modules

Year 1: Global Tourism Dynamics (30 credits) - Compulsory Tourism and Society (30 credits) - Compulsory Business Mandarin - Written (30 credits) - Compulsory Business Mandarin - Spoken (30 credits) - Compulsory Year 2: International Tourism Management (30 credits) - Compulsory Researching People and Places (30 credits) - Compulsory The Tourist (30 credits) - Compulsory Business Communications in Mandarin (30 credits) - Compulsory Year 3: Study Abroad - China (120 credits) - Compulsory Year 4: Policy and Planning in Tourism (30 credits) - Compulsory Hospitality and Tourism Marketing (30 credits) - Compulsory Business Strategies in Mandarin (30 credits) - Compulsory Strategic Management in a Hospitality Environment (30 credits) - Compulsory Managing Sustainable Tourism (30 credits) - Optional Cultural and Heritage Tourism (30 credits) - Optional Events Management (30 credits) - Optional Independent Tourism (30 credits) - Optional

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: N8T1

Institution code: M80

Campus Name: Hendon Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


We have a personalised admissions approach in which we make fair, but aspirational offers to our applicants. We feel it’s important that you continue to aim high and achieve great results. If you don’t quite make the grades you hoped to, we’ll look at more than your qualifications when making our final decision. We’ll take into consideration any barriers you may have faced in your learning, especially with potential disruption due to the coronavirus, your achievements in other areas and your personal statement. At Middlesex, we’ll always aim to be as flexible as possible. We pride ourselves on how we recognise potential in our applicants, and support them to succeed in the future.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/help-with-your-application/undergraduate-application/entry-requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 With a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL (iBT) 72.0 With at least 17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading
PTE Academic 51.0 With at least 51 in all components
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 45%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 85%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
EU 14000.0 Year 1
International 14000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Hendon Campus
The Burroughs
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Barnet
NW4 4BT

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