International Tourism Management with a Language (Spanish) BA (Hons)
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-09-01 | - |
2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The International Tourism Management with Spanish BA (Hons) program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the tourism industry and Spanish language proficiency. It offers a blend of theoretical coursework and practical experiences, preparing graduates for careers in destination marketing, tour operations, and other tourism sectors. The program is accredited by the Tourism Management Institute and provides opportunities for work-based learning, study abroad, and a placement year.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This degree program, International Tourism Management with Spanish BA (Hons), aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the international tourism industry while simultaneously enhancing their Spanish language proficiency. The program's objective is to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in a competitive tourism job market. It is accredited by the Tourism Management Institute, ensuring its relevance and value within the tourism industry.
Outline:
The International Tourism Management with Spanish BA (Hons) program spans three years and involves a combination of theoretical coursework and practical learning experiences.
Year 1:
- Core Modules:
- Marketing for Tourism and Events
- Developing Professional Practice
- Exploring International Tourism
- Operating Tourism Businesses
- Optional Modules:
- Spanish in Context
- Spanish in Context (Beginners)
Year 2:
- Core Modules:
- Tourism in Global Society
- Destination Planning & Management
- Sustainable Tourism Businesses
- Optional Modules:
- Business Placement Year
- Research in Context
- Entrepreneurial Thought and Action
- Year Abroad for International Business with a Language and International Tourism with a Language
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Year abroad study exchange
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Further Spanish
- Advanced Spanish 2
- Weddings, Sports and Cultural Events
- Social Media Marketing
- Enhancing your Employability through Work Based Learning
- Employability Skills Analysis Development and Planning
Year 3:
- Core Modules:
- International Tourism Development
- Optional Modules:
- Strategic Management
- Management Research Project
- Further Spanish 2
- Advanced Spanish 3
- Tourism Futures
- Events and Tourism in the Third Sector
- Digital Marketing Futures
- Virtual and Hybrid Events
- Negotiated Study
Assessment:
The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student learning, including:
- Business Reports
- Essays
- Presentations
- Debates
- Practical Work
Teaching:
The program employs a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Case Studies
- Discussions
- Presentations
- Online Learning Activities Students will benefit from instruction by experienced Modern Languages lecturers and have the opportunity for one-on-one meetings with their tutor.
Careers:
The International Tourism Management with Spanish BA (Hons) program prepares graduates for a variety of careers in the tourism industry, including:
- Destination Marketing and Development
- Luxury Tour Operations
- Social Media & Digital Marketing Specialists
- Hotel & Events Management
- Airlines
- Attractions
- Heritage and Cultural Organizations Graduates will have the opportunity to leverage their language skills and industry knowledge to pursue roles in diverse sectors.
Other:
- The program offers an innovative Work Based Learning module that provides students with the opportunity to gain five weeks of work experience with a host organization.
- The program provides the opportunity to study abroad for a full academic year at one of the University of Chester's bilateral exchange partners or through the ISEP (International Student Exchange Programs) network.
- For students opting for a degree with a Placement Year, a year-long paid professional placement is available at the end of the second year. This allows students to gain practical experience and build connections for their future careers.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
Home Students
Our full-time undergraduate tuition fees for Home students entering University in 2024/25 are £9,250 a year, or £1,540 per 20-credit module for part-time study. The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals. Students from the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey and the Republic of Ireland are treated as Home students for tuition fee purposes.
International/EU Students
The tuition fees for international students studying Undergraduate programmes in 2024/25 are £13,950. This fee is set for each year of study. All undergraduate students are eligible for international and merit-based scholarships which are applicable to each year of study. For more information, go to our International Fees, Scholarship and Finance section. Irish Nationals living in the UK or ROI are treated as Home students for Tuition Fee Purposes.