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UCAS CODE N891
**Course snapshot**Want to be part of an industry that has become a global phenomenon in the past 70 years? Tourism has become a vital sector to many economies, with international providers having to continuously reinvent themselves to stay ahead of the curve. Accredited by the University of Birmingham, our International Tourism Management foundation degree at University College Birmingham will provide you with the key skills to flourish in this competitive and evolving field. Studying at an
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**Course snapshot**Want to be part of an industry that has become a global phenomenon in the past 70 years? Tourism has become a vital sector to many economies, with international providers having to continuously reinvent themselves to stay ahead of the curve. Accredited by the University of Birmingham, our International Tourism Management foundation degree at University College Birmingham will provide you with the key skills to flourish in this competitive and evolving field. Studying at an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence, you will have exciting opportunities for residential trips both in the UK and across the globe, taking on live consultancy projects for the industry.**Who’s the course for?**Whether you want to work in areas ranging from destination management organisations and tour operations to attractions and events organisations, this course is a great choice to help you realise your career aspirations.**Why should I study this course?**- **RESIDENTIAL VISITS** – Undertake tourism projects in the UK and overseas, with essential trip costs covered by the University – past destinations have ranged from Amsterdam, Barcelona, Cyprus and Prague to New York, Toronto and The Gambia- **SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES** – Gain expertise in a field related to your career aspirations through optional modules such as Attraction Management or Aviation Management- **INDUSTRY APPROVED** – Learn at an ITT Centre of Excellence and work on live and simulated industry projects in association with our professional networks**Great! Tell me more**University College Birmingham offers outstanding simulation facilities for tourism students in our brand new Aviation and Tourism Suite. This features a state-of-the-art mock plane cabin, check-in areas and Galileo GDS system for training students.**What skills will I gain?**You will learn how to analyse tourism trends and devise innovative, creative strategies to compete in the tourism marketplace.You will gain a deep understanding of the global tourism environment and the challenges the industry faces to be sustainable and profitable.Through working on live consultancy projects, you'll build experience putting your skills into practice, as well as a range of further professional and employability skills.**What about the future?** Upon completing this course, you will be able to move into a variety of areas in the international tourism industry, with career options in:- Tour operations- Destination management organisations- Tourism and digital marketing- Market research- Corporate press relations- Airlines- Project management- Travel account management- Hospitality- Other transport graduate recruitment schemesOur past graduates have also gone on to work in corporate travel and events companies as well as travel journalism and media.Upon completion of the foundation degree, you can also progress onto the final year of our full BA (Hons) degree.
Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Grades / Points required
56
Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Grades / Points required
PPP
Details
UCB will accept A Level in General Studies for this course and will also take into consideration applicants who are studying an extended project.
You will need a minimum of 56 UCAS Tariff points
Level 3 qualifications are accepted at UCB for entrance, a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points will be required. If you are unsure if your qualification is accepted call us on 0121 604 1040 or email admissions@ucb.ac.uk.
You will need a minimum of 56 UCAS Tariff points
This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.
Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Other UK.
Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within England.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250
per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250
per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250
per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250
per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union.
Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£11,500
per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Situated in the heart of the UK’s second-largest city, University College Birmingham (UCB) offers a wide range of vocational undergraduate and postgraduate courses with a focus on connecting students to the real world of work.
University College Birmingham is Europe’s leading specialist in management courses for the culinary arts, hospitality and tourism management, as well as specialising in business, aviation, education, sport and a variety of courses aligned to the health sector. The majority of its degrees are also accredited by the University of Birmingham, one of the world’s leading higher education institutions.
University College Birmingham has established excellent links with industry, working with more than 1,000 employers across the UK and around the world.