Course Summary

**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary** - Become globally, socially and ethically aware of the contemporary business environment. - Enhance transferable skills to develop a multitude of professional competencies. - Develop quantitative and qualitative information collection, validation, processing and interpretation skills. - Have the opportunity to work abroad — with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme. - Grow into a confident, inquisitive and empowered individual who can work autonomously but also develop relationships of teamwork and co-operation. - Learn the specific behaviours and motivations of tourism consumers, industry operations, and understand the planning and development of tourism in various contexts and contemporary growth sectors in the industry. You can choose to specialise in adventure tourism and gain the skills and knowledge needed to manage and work in this dynamic and global sector. **How you learn** All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. Studying at Sheffield Hallam enables your academic, personal and professional development. You develop the knowledge, attributes and skills desired by employers for highly skilled employment. You learn from current developments in the international tourism and hospitality industries, often including your lecturers' research. You also develop research skills and digital skills, which will help you to work and study more effectively. You enhance your professional skills by working with employers through consultancy projects and reflecting on your performance. Your learning will take place through a variety of methods such as - lectures - seminars - practical workshops in world-class facilities - research projects - real-life consultancy experience - directed learning activities outside classes - diverse assessment tools (e.g. essay, presentation, report, e-portfolio, exam - guest speakers and field trips - There are opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme. - Applied learning - Work placements This course offers a variety of opportunities to develop your employability skills for highly skilled employment in the international tourism and hospitality industries. You will have the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement in your third year of study. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. Recent placements have included Disneyland in Florida, in hotels and resorts across America, Canada, Spain, France, Dubai and the Maldives, and with national and regional destination management organisations such as the Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions, the Isle of Man Department of Tourism, and Visit Peak District and Derbyshire, as well as for major tour operators such as TUI and Sunvil. You can also complete a 'Learning in the Workplace' semester where you work and study at the same time, with academic lessons carried out remotely during allocated study periods while on placement. This is recognised by the University as a placement and offers you a quicker way to complete your studies and gain work experience in 3 rather than 4 years, while graduating with 'placement' in your degree title to boost your employment prospects.

Course Details - Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information. Year 1 Compulsory modules Academic And Professional Skills 20 Coursework Business Analysis For The Service Sector 20 Coursework Consumer Behaviour In Tourism 20 Coursework International Tourism Business 20 Coursework Marketing Communications 20 Coursework Elective modules Foreign Language 20 Coursework Tourism Management: Principles And Practice 20 Coursework Year 2 Compulsory modules Academic Research Skills 20 Coursework Managing Visitor Attractions 20 Coursework People And Organisations In Context 20 Coursework Tourism, Development And Society 20 Coursework Elective modules Digital Tourism Marketing 20 Coursework Enterprise And Small Business In Tourism, Hospitality And Events 20 Coursework Foreign Language 20 Coursework Heritage And Cultural Tourism 20 Coursework Introduction To Adventure Tourism 20 Coursework Year 3 Optional modules Placement Year - Final year Compulsory modules Research Project 20 Coursework Strategic Management In International Hospitality And Tourism 20 Coursework Sustainable Tourism Planning 20 Coursework Tourism Consultancy Experience 40 Coursework Elective modules Foreign Language 20 Coursework International Air Travel Management 20 Coursework Tourism Destination Marketing 20 Coursework

Course Details – Assessment Method

Coursework Practical

Course Details – Professional Bodies

AACSB International

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: N800

Institution code: S21

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example: CCC at A Level MMM in BTEC Extended Diploma. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies

Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.


Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

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

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/tourism-and-hospitality/bsc-honours-international-tourism-management/full-time/2021

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 79%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/2023 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fees for UK students starting this course in 2021/22 are £9,250 per year. Our tuition fees for International/EU students are also yet to be confirmed, however you can see the course page on the Sheffield Hallam Website for more information.

Provider information

City Campus
Howard Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sheffield
S1 1WB

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