International Hospitality and Tourism Management Top-up

University College Birmingham
Undergraduate BA Variable 1 Year Hospitality, leisure, and tourismEvents management

A-Level Entry

N/A

About this course

OVERVIEW The hospitality sector is becoming increasingly reliant on international visitors and partnering with the tourism industry. If you already have a background within these areas, our International Hospitality and Tourism Management top-up degree will sharpen your business skills and help you become an expert in tailoring hospitality services for visitors from around the world.

Designed for anyone who has already studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5), this hospitality and tourism top-up course will extend your knowledge by examining how businesses in these sectors work together, taking a strategic look at the future of the industries and how to develop a business that can respond to change. You will also have the opportunity to develop a specialism relevant to your interests and career aims through our variety of optional modules, exploring areas ranging from change management to global expansion.

University College Birmingham has outstanding links with the tourism and hospitality industries to support and enrich your studies. We are a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence, while this top-up course is also accredited by the Institute of Hospitality.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

  • Specialise your studies – Develop specialist knowledge through your own research project and a variety of optional modules

  • Industry approved – Gain professional recognition with a degree accredited by the Institute of Hospitality

  • Award-winning university – Study at the University of the Year offering the best Student Support in the UK (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2022)

    ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS This course is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, while University College Birmingham is a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism Centre of Excellence.

    PLACEMENTS We encourage students on our top-up course to gain work experience throughout your studies.

    Employers we have worked with include Wequassett Resort and Golf Club (Massachusetts), The Savoy (London), The Peninsula (Hong Kong), The Sea Pines Resort (South Carolina), Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa (South Carolina), Ritz Carlton (Naples, Florida and Colorado), Dunboyne Castle Hotel and Spa (Ireland), Ashford Castle (Ireland) and The Greenwich Country Club (Connecticut)

    CAREERS AND PROGRESSION Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:

  • Conference centre manager

  • Theme park manager

  • Event manager

  • Tourist information centre manager

  • Hotel manager (small hotel or deputy of larger hotel)

  • Marketing executive

    You could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.

  • Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades N/A

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    7220 Customer service supervisors
    1225 Travel agency managers and proprietors
    1223 Publicans and managers of licensed premises
    1221 Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors
    1222 Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts - BA
    Study Mode
    Variable
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Hospitality, leisure, and tourism, Events management

    Offered by

    University College Birmingham

    Birmingham

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