International Tourism Management with Foundation Year
Sheffield Hallam University
International Tourism Management with Foundation Year
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**
- Study your foundation year, then progress to a degree with industry accreditation from the Tourism Management Institute (TMI) and the EFMD Programme Accreditation System (EPAS).
- 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.
- 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.
The course is suitable if you don’t meet the entry requirements for our BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other Sheffield Business School foundation year students, then move on to the degree.
Learning and teaching is research-informed, as modules draw upon and relate to current research, including the work of our staff. You also develop research skills as you progress from academic reading and writing in the first year to designing, conducting, presenting and reflecting on your own research in the final year.
You learn through
- lectures
- seminars
- workshops
- research projects
- consultancy projects
- essays
- presentations
- exams
- reflective exercises
- professional e-portfolio
In the foundation year, you’ll study wider business topics, while specialising in your chosen subject area. You’ll learn useful skills such as academic writing, work in diverse teams and learn to utilise a wide variety of data sources. In doing so, you’ll fully prepare yourself for undergraduate study.
**Applied learning
Work placements**
You will have the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement in your fourth 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 four rather than five 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
Contemporary Issues 20 Coursework
Introduction To Business 20 Practical
Organisation Management And Delivery 1 20 Coursework
Organisation Management And Delivery 2 20 Coursework
Self And Stakeholder Management 20 Coursework
The Practice Of Business In The Events, Food, Hospitality And Tourism Industries 20 Coursework
Year 2
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 3
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 4
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
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:
A087
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 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications excluding general studies For example:
CC at A Level
MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma.
A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.
Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3. 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
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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