**This unique course is taught in partnership with Alton Towers Resort, part of the World renowned Merlin Group. It includes 20 weeks paid work experience, and the opportunity to top up to a BA (Hons) degree in your third year.**
The visitor attractions sector is experiencing tremendous growth both in the UK and overseas, with the most notable increase being in visits made to family attractions. According to VisitEngland (2019), staffing levels within leisure/theme parks are anticipated to increase to meet this growing demand.
So, if you’re looking to establish a career in visitor attractions that growth is great news. But if you’d like to give yourself an edge when it comes to seeking employment, our Foundation Degree in Visitor Attraction and Resort Management, developed in partnership with Alton Towers Resort, could be for you.
As part of the course, you will complete a 20-week, paid work placement with Alton Towers, allowing you to combine work and study in a truly unique learning environment.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award:
FdA Visitor Attraction and Resort Management
**Work placements**
Alton Towers Resort.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1 (Core)
Professional Skills in the Workplace
Managing the Customer Experience
Visitor Attraction and Resort Management Operations
Conference and Event Management
Visitor Attraction and Resort Management Business Environment
Human Resource Management
Hospitality and Hotel Management
Placement 1
Year 2 (Core)
Business Development and Sales Management
Current Issues in Visitor Attraction and Resort Management
Understanding Legal Liability in Visitor Attraction and Resort Management
Finance and Revenue Management in the Leisure Industry
Leadership and Change Management
Marketing and Digital Communications
Strategic Visitor Attraction and Resort Management
Placement 2
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
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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:
N834
Institution code:
S72
Campus Name:
Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)
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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
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 80 UCAS points
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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AdditionalDetails
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
91%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
60%
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
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Provider information
College Road
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Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE
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