Experience training with the airline industry. Cover concept areas including marketing, global tourism, aviation safety and more. Graduate prepared for a range of related careers.
The world tourism and aviation industries have continued to flourish with increased international travel. This course will give you both academic and practical insight into these fascinating sectors and will help to prepare you for a range of related careers.
You will experience training with the airline industry as well as a range of field trips which will bring the subject to life. You will also cover key concept areas including marketing, global tourism, aviation safety and security, the environment and hospitality.
- All students on this course are eligible to register for the Institute of Hospitality Education Membership Scheme
- Teaching enriched by 'world-leading' research, according to the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF)
- Our Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism courses are ranked 2nd according to The Guardian University league tables 2019
- National and international work experience opportunities
- Local, national and international field visits and study abroad opportunities
- Available as 4-year sandwich course, on which you can engage in a one-year industrial placement
Course Details - Modules
Year 1 (national level 4):
Study Skills for the Service Sector
Fundamentals of Aviation
Fundamentals of Tourism and Hospitality
Marketing and Business For The Service Sector
Aviation and the Environment
Global Tourism
Year 2 (national level 5):
Research Methods for the Service Sector
Consultancy for the Visitor Economy
Aviation, Safety and Security
Current Issues for Tourism and Hospitality
Optional modules:
Human Resource Management for the Service Sector
Tourism Fieldwork 2
Destination Branding
Year 3:
Hospitality, Events, Aviation and Tourism work placement (optional)
Final year (national level 6):
Airline and Airport Commercial Operations
Risk and Crisis Management for Tourism and Aviation
Strategic Planning for Tourism
Optional modules:
Professional Development for the Service Sector
Tourism Major Project
Course Details – Assessment Method
Your progress will be assessed with coursework, projects, presentations, practical exercises, time-constrained and multiple-choice examinations and the major project.
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:
NN29
Institution code:
S84
Campus Name:
Sir Tom Cowie Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Your qualification will need to be assessed by the course tutor to ensure the programme content meets the required learning outcomes for accreditation of prior learning from HND, Diploma, Foundation Degree or other NQF Level 5 qualification in a related subject.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
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