International Tourism and Hospitality Management (Top-Up)
University of SunderlandAbout this program
International Tourism and Hospitality Management (Top-Up)
Indulge in your love of travel. Explore destinations throughout the world. Undertake a paid placement. Graduate and embark on an exciting career.
This course is for people who want to top-up a Foundation Degree in International Tourism and Hospitality Management (or equivalent) to a full honours degree. It covers both academic theory and practical skills. Modules include ‘Gastronomy', ‘Leadership and Management for the Hospitality Industry’, ‘Service Quality and ‘e-Tourism’. These are valued by many employers, and prepare you for a range of careers upon graduation.
Admission requirements
We accept a wide range of English language qualifications. The standard of English language required varies between courses so please check each course page carefully.
If English is not your first language you should have at least one of the following qualifications (or equivalent) as a minimum.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
You need an overall score of 6.0, with at least 5.5 or higher in each component: reading, writing, listening and speaking. An alternative approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) will also be accepted if the applicant’s element scores are equivalent to those required for IELTS.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Final year
- Strategic Planning for Tourism and Leisure
- Urban Tourism
- Digital Technologies in the Visitor Economy
- International Tourism and Hospitality Management Major Project
- International Hospitality Management
- Gastronomy
- Service Quality
- Leadership and Management for the Service Sector
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available, Please visit university website for more information.
Tuition
The full-time annual fee for this course is:
- £9,250 if you are from theUK/Europe*
- £12,500 if you are an international student
Career paths
Many of our graduates go on to work in managerial roles within the tourism and hospitality industry. Job titles include Hotel Manager, Tourism Development Officer or Resort Office Manager. Employers include hotels, airlines, travel agencies, events organisers, heritage attractions, Local Authorities and other public sector bodies.
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