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Bachelors

Tourism Management with Language, BA Hons

University of Greenwich
London , United Kingdom
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GBP 17,000
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Duration
36 months
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Tourism Management | Travel Agency Services | Travel and Leisure
Area of study
Services
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 17,000
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Program Overview

This Tourism Management with Language program from the University of Greenwich combines tourism management and language (French, Italian, Mandarin or Spanish) to prepare students for international opportunities. Graduates develop expertise in tourism, including destination management, marketing and policy, while also gaining proficiency in a foreign language, opening up a wide array of career options. The program prioritizes sustainable practices and may offer students opportunities for Erasmus+ exchange and international field trips.

Program Outline

Tourism Management with Language, BA Hons - University of Greenwich

Degree Overview:

This degree program combines tourism management with a language (French, Italian, Mandarin, or Spanish) to enhance international career opportunities in the flourishing tourism industry. The program aims to meet the demands of the global tourism industry by incorporating language study. Students will gain skills and knowledge in areas such as tourism marketing, human resource management, innovation, product development, and destination management. Sustainability is a key theme throughout the course. Students may also have the opportunity to participate in the Erasmus+ student exchange program.

Outline:

Full-time (3 years):

Year 1:

  • Compulsory Modules:
  • Perspectives on Tourism (30 credits)
  • Sustainable Tourism (15 credits)
  • Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality (30 credits)
  • Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
  • Optional Modules (Choose 30 credits):
  • Mandarin 1 (30 credits)
  • Mandarin 2 (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 1) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 1) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 1) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 3) (30 credits)

Year 2:

  • Compulsory Modules:
  • International Destination Management (30 credits)
  • Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality (30 credits)
  • Digital Tourism Management (15 credits)
  • Future Paths
  • Research Methods (MET) (15 credits)
  • Optional Modules (Choose 30 credits):
  • Mandarin 2 (30 credits)
  • Mandarin 3 (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 4) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 4) (30 credits)

Year 3:

  • Compulsory Modules:
  • Tourism and International Development (15 credits)
  • Tourism and Public Policy (15 credits)
  • Innovation and Business Planning (30 credits)
  • Optional Modules (Choose 30 credits):
  • Mandarin 3 (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 4) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 3) (30 credits)
  • Language Research Project (French, Italian, Spanish) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 4) (30 credits)
  • Optional Modules (Choose 30 credits):
  • Consultancy Project (30 credits)
  • Dissertation (MET) (30 credits)

Part-time (6 years):

Year 1:

  • Compulsory Modules:
  • Perspectives on Tourism (30 credits)
  • Sustainable Tourism (15 credits)
  • Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)

Year 2:

  • Compulsory Modules:
  • Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality (30 credits)
  • Optional Modules (Choose 1 module):
  • Mandarin 1 (30 credits)
  • Mandarin 2 (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 1) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 1) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 1) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 3) (30 credits)

Year 3:

  • Compulsory Modules:
  • International Destination Management (30 credits)
  • Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality (30 credits)

Year 4:

  • Compulsory Modules:
  • Digital Tourism Management (15 credits)
  • Future Paths
  • Research Methods (MET) (15 credits)
  • Optional Modules (Choose 1 module):
  • Mandarin 2 (30 credits)
  • Mandarin 3 (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 4) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 4) (30 credits)

Year 5:

  • Compulsory Modules:
  • Tourism and International Development (15 credits)
  • Tourism and Public Policy (15 credits)
  • Innovation and Business Planning (30 credits)

Year 6:

  • Optional Modules (Choose 30 credits):
  • Consultancy Project (30 credits)
  • Dissertation (MET) (30 credits)
  • Optional Modules (Choose 30 credits):
  • Mandarin 3 (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 4) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 3) (30 credits)
  • Language Research Project (French, Italian, Spanish) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 4) (30 credits)

Sandwich (4 years):

Year 1:

  • Compulsory Modules:
  • Perspectives on Tourism (30 credits)
  • Sustainable Tourism (15 credits)
  • Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality (30 credits)
  • Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
  • Optional Modules (Choose 30 credits):
  • Mandarin 1 (30 credits)
  • Mandarin 2 (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 1) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 1) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 1) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 3) (30 credits)

Year 2:

  • Compulsory Modules:
  • International Destination Management (30 credits)
  • Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality (30 credits)
  • Digital Tourism Management (15 credits)
  • Future Paths
  • Research Methods (MET) (15 credits)
  • Optional Modules (Choose 30 credits):
  • Mandarin 2 (30 credits)
  • Mandarin 3 (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 4) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 4) (30 credits)

Year 3:

  • Compulsory Modules:
  • Business Placement (One year) (30 credits)
  • Work Placement (Business School)

Year 4:

  • Compulsory Modules:
  • Business Placement (One year) (30 credits)
  • Tourism and International Development (15 credits)
  • Tourism and Public Policy (15 credits)
  • Innovation and Business Planning (30 credits)
  • Optional Modules (Choose 30 credits):
  • Mandarin 3 (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 4) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 3) (30 credits)
  • Language Research Project (French, Italian, Spanish) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 4) (30 credits)
  • Optional Modules (Choose 30 credits):
  • Consultancy Project (30 credits)
  • Dissertation (MET) (30 credits)

Assessment:

The assessment methods vary depending on the modules chosen. The program utilizes a combination of assessment methods, including:

  • Coursework: This may include essays, reports, presentations, and projects.
  • Practical Assessments: These may include case studies, simulations, and role-playing exercises.

Teaching:

  • Teaching Methods: The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and group projects.
  • Faculty: The course team consists of experienced academics and industry professionals.
    • Trained postgraduate researchers also contribute to seminar teaching with their latest research-led insights. Teaching is informed by research and consultancy work.

Careers:

Graduates from this program can pursue a variety of careers in the tourism industry, including:

  • Tourism Marketing: This may involve developing and implementing marketing campaigns for tourism destinations or businesses.
  • Destination Management: This involves planning and managing tourism destinations, including attractions, accommodation, and transportation.
  • Tourism Policy: This involves working on tourism policy development and implementation at local, regional, or national levels.
  • Launching their own tourism enterprises: Graduates can also start their own tourism businesses.

Other:

  • Location: The program is based at the Greenwich Campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Rankings: The University of Greenwich is ranked in the top 5 in London for Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism courses (Guardian University Guide 2024).
    • It is also ranked 2nd in London for Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies (Complete University Guide League Tables 2024).
  • Greenwich Business School: The Greenwich Business School is a member of the ATHE (Association for Tourism in Higher Education).
  • Sustainability: Sustainability is an important theme throughout the course.
  • Erasmus+: Students may have the opportunity to participate in the Erasmus+ student exchange program.
  • International Field Trip: Students will apply their knowledge during an international field trip.
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