Course Summary

The International Tourism Management degree at Cardiff Met offers two pathways, both professionally accredited: BA (Hons) International Tourism Management – accredited by Tourism Management Institute BA (Hons) International Tourism & Events Management – accredited by the Institute of Hospitality The tourism industry is one of the world’s largest industries and is both dynamic and multi-disciplinary. It incorporates both multinational corporations and small scale locally owned companies as well as many aspects of the smaller events and hospitality industries. In order to help you explore and prepare for a career in this diverse industry, the Tourism Management courses provide a blend of core knowledge that reflects the economic, environmental and social context and practice of tourism with rigorous management underpinning throughout the course. It is mandatory to undertake a work-based learning module to strengthen your employability at the end of the course. To date students have undertaken placements both overseas and within the UK. Overseas placements have included Universal Studios, Disney and a range of resort hotels and country clubs within the USA, Camp America as well as European placements with tour operators including Thomas Cook. Within the UK, students have worked for a range of organisations such as the National Trust, the Youth Hostel Association, Cardiff Airport, National Museum of Wales, airlines and tourist information centres. To enhance the module content further, the course draws on the expertise of a number of industry experts including Visit Wales, Cardiff Airport and the Principality Stadium, Cardiff Motorpoint Arena, CADW, Cardiff Castle. The course team also frequently arrange visits to many local tourist attractions and destinations. If you choose one of the field study modules there is also the opportunity to travel to places like Alicante and Gambia.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Travel and Tourism, Institute of

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: N801

Institution code: C20

Campus Name: Cardiff Met - Llandaff

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

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

Dependent on overall academic profile, relevant experience and strength of personal statement.

96-112 points from at least 2 A levels, to include minimum grade CC. Skills Challenge Certificate accepted as the third subject.

Other grade combinations totalling 96-112 points considered with a minimum CC

96-112 points from at least 2 A levels, to include minimum grade CC. Dependent on overall academic profile, relevant experience and strength of personal statement.

96-112 points. Other grade combinations accepted.

Other grade combinations totalling 96-112 points considered with a minimum DD. Dependent on overall academic profile, relevant experience and strength of personal statement.

Dependent on overall academic profile, relevant experience and strength of personal statement.

Dependent on overall academic profile, relevant experience and strength of personal statement.

To include 12 points from Higher Level subjects.

Dependent on overall academic profile, relevant experience and strength of personal statement.

Other grade combinations totalling 96-112 points considered with a minimum of two H2 grades. Minimum grade H4 considered within points.

To view the entry requirements for the Foundation Year, please refer to Cardiff Met course pages – http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/undergraduate If your qualifications are not listed above, please contact Cardiff Met Admissions who will advise you.

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

http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/undergraduate

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 No element lower than 5.5. Academic IELTS test required.
PTE Academic 52.0 No element lower than 51
TOEFL (iBT) 72.0 TOEFL Internet required.
Cambridge English Advanced Minimum 169 (no element lower than 162)
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 78%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9000.0 Year 1
EU 13000.0 Year 1
England 9000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
Scotland 9000.0 Year 1
Wales 9000.0 Year 1
International 13000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For additional costs relating to this programme, please refer to http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/additionalcosts

Provider information

Student Recruitment & Admissions
Western Avenue
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Cardiff
CF5 2YB

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