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Hospitality and Tourism Management

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Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Foundation Degree (awarded by Plymouth University)

Level 

Level Four
Level Five

UCAS Code 

N229

What's it all about? 

With your flair for organising events, meeting people and logistics management, you can use our course as a stepping stone to a more senior level or to further study. We will expand and improve your planning, managing and organising skills, encourage you to be innovative and creative, show you how to carefully gauge client requirements, get an in-depth understanding of the industry and how to cultivate good contacts.

 

Progression 

On successful completion you may progress to:

  • the final year of the BSc (Hons) Hospitality Management at Plymouth University
  • top-up degrees at a range of universities or colleges
  • a wide range of careers within the hospitality industry to management level.

Entry Requirements 

We welcome applications from those who have a minimum of four GCSEs grade C or above including English and maths, and one or more of the following:

  • 120 UCAS tariff points
  • a BTEC national award in a related subject
  • a 14-19 advanced diploma
  • an advanced Apprenticeship
  • an NVQ level 3 in a related subject
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration 

Two years full-time, or three years part-time

Business Benefits 

This course will equip future hospitality managers with the skills necessary for this industry. The course engages local hospitality employers in both the planning and delivery of modules.

Are there any exams? 

Assessment includes projects, presentations, comparative study following work shadowing exercises, group events and reflective accounts. Some modules have in-class tests.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The modules that are delivered across both the two year, full- time pathway or the three year, part-time pathway include:

Stage 1 (Level 4) Modules

  • Costing, finance and business performance
  • Marketing
  • International tourism
  • Leadership and team development skills

Possible module choices may include;

  • Restaurant operations
  • Front office and accommodation
  • Tourism studies
  • Alternative tourism

Stage 2 (Level 5) Modules

  • Research and personal development skills
  • Introduction to events management
  • Licensed trade management
  • Managing people

Possible module choices may include;

  • Managing in the hospitality industry
  • Customer services
  • Tourism planning and management
  • Managing the environment

When can I study? 

Full-time approx. two and a half days per week at various times. Part-time Wednesdays, 9.00am - 6.00pm
Course Facts

September

Full-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

No level information available

UF2450


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

1 August 2012

Part-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

No level information available

UX2450


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

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