Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management (Travel & Tourism Specialisms)

The Travel and Tourism Industry offers opportunities both locally and internationally. The Travel and Tourism product in Northern Ireland has, in recent years, seen a growth in many areas such as Screen Tourism and World class events. Overall, a course in Travel and Tourism Management offers vocational and academic training to develop your knowledge and understanding of the industry, develop skills in Business, Management, study, personal development, and communication to help you enhance your career prospects.

Students will have the opportunity to participate in self-funded international trips along with the option of applying for the Study USA programme (all subject to approval). Students also undertake local sight visits to attractions and events to enliven their learning experience.

There is also a compulsory work-based learning period in the final semester of year two which can be either local or international. Previously, students have been placed, for example, in Miami, South Africa, Mauritius, Norway, Belgium and Amsterdam as well as locally in Tourism organisations and attractions, Travel Agencies, Events companies, Hospitality organisations and the Air and Sea Ports. Assessment is typically by a combination of assignments and a project completed during the work placement.

Whilst studying the Foundation Degree in Travel & Tourism modules would include:

- Global Travel Destinations - Inbound and Domestic Tourism - Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality and Events - Managing Financial Performance - Management in Action - Events Operations - Work Based Learning - Global Travel & Tourism Management - Marketing & Entrepreneurship - People Management - Personal Professional Development

This programme of study is likely to include enrichment units, which are an additional component to enhance your employability.

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