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 the Spanish speaking world the ability to speak Spanish is a skill increasingly in demand by organisations. Why study BA International Tourism Management (Spanish) at Middlesex University? Our cutting-edge degree combines theoretical and practical study with a focus on global trends and current development 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 Spanish as part of your degree through specialist classes with an expert language tutor. Spanish is the fourth widest spoken language in the world and these additional language skills will help you to get ahead in an international tourism career, with great support offered by our academics and a study abroad year in a Spanish speaking country. 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 fee 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 We also offer a one year study abroad option in your second year by joining the EU Erasmus* programme, linked to one of our partner universities in Europe (you will be notified of any changes to these arrangements) *Middlesex acknowledges the formal support of the European Commission for the Erasmus programme

Course Details - Modules

Year 1- Spanish language beginners: Spanish Language for Tourism Written (30 credits) - Compulsory Spanish Tourism Spoken (30 credits) - Compulsory The International Tourism Industry and Employability (30 credits) - Compulsory Tourism and Society (30 credits) - Compulsory Year 1- Spanish language experience: Spanish Language 2 for Tourism: Culture and Society in Spain (15 credits) - Compulsory Spanish Language 2 for Tourism: Culture and Society in Latin America (15 credits) - Compulsory Opportunities and Resources in Tourism (30 credits) - Compulsory The International Tourism Industry and Employability (30 credits) - Compulsory Tourism and Society (30 credits) - Compulsory Year 2 - Spanish language beginners: Spanish Language 2 for Tourism: Culture and Society in Spain (15 credits) - Compulsory Spanish Language 2 for Tourism: Culture and Society in Latin America (15 credits) - Compulsory Experiential Learning Overseas (15 credits) - Compulsory Contemporary Tourism Management (30 credits) - Compulsory Researching People and Places (15 credits) - Compulsory Emerging Markets: China and Latin America (15 credits) - Optional Tourism Languages (15 credits) - Optional Aviation and Transport Management (15 credits) - Optional Study Abroad 1 (15 credits) - Optional Tourism Enterprise and Revenue Management (15 credits) - Optional Year 2- Spanish language experience: Spanish Language 3 for Tourism: Tourism and Economy in Spain (15 credits) - Compulsory Spanish Language 3 for Tourism: Tourism and Economy in Latin America (15 credits) - Compulsory Contemporary Tourism Management (30 credits) - Compulsory Researching People and Places (15 credits) - Compulsory Emerging Markets: China and Latin America (15 credits) - Optional Tourism Languages (15 credits) - Optional Aviation and Transport Management (15 credits) - Optional Study Abroad 1 (15 credits) - Optional Tourism Enterprise and Revenue Management (15 credits) - Optional Year 3- Spanish language beginners: Spanish Language 3 for Tourism: Tourism and Economy in Spain (15 credits) - Compulsory Spanish Language 3 for Tourism: Tourism and Economy in Latin American (15 credits) - Compulsory Tourism Policy Making (30 credits) - Compulsory Creative Branding in Tourism (30 credits) - Compulsory Dissertation / Consultancy Project (30 credits) - Compulsory Events Management (15 credits) - Optional Supply Chain Management in Tourism (15 credits) - Optional Event Planning (15 credits) - Optional Internship (30 credits) - Optional Study Abroad 1 (15 credits) - Optional Study Abroad 2 (60 credits) - Optional City tourism and the visitor economy (15 credits) - Optional Year 3- Spanish language experience Tourism Policy Making (30 credits) - Compulsory Creative Branding in Tourism (30 credits) - Compulsory Dissertation / Consultancy Project (30 credits) - Compulsory Events Management (15 credits) - Optional Supply Chain Management in Tourism (15 credits) - Optional Event Planning (15 credits) - Optional Internship (30 credits) - Optional Study Abroad 1 (15 credits) - Optional Study Abroad 2 (60 credits) - Optional City tourism and the visitor economy (15 credits) - Optional .Modules for direct entry onto year 2 or 3 differ from those listed above. For details please visit the course page on Middlesex University’s website.

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: NVR4

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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