Travel and Tourism
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Introduction
RUN IN CONJUNCTION WITH SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
The Travel and Tourism industry is still one of the largest single businesses in world commerce and its importance is widely recognised. One of the consequences of its growth is the ever increasing range of job opportunities and career prospects for well qualified and motivated people.
Travel and tourism is a very significant industry: regionally, nationally, within the EU and at the global scale. Together, the travel and tourism industry generates about 11% of world GDP, and 200 million jobs across the global economy. Within the EU, and even on the most conservative basis of estimation, tourism accounts for a greater proportion of the subcontinent's GDP than the building/construction or fuel/power industries; is three times more important than agriculture; and accounts for 5% of all exports.
Tourism is an important sector of the UK economy - total employment in tourism-related industries in the UK is estimated at 1.8-2 million people (6-7% of the workforce), most of which are in SMEs (the government estimates that 80% have a turnover of less than £250,000 per annum). Britain has the fifth largest tourism industry in the world, with export and foreign exchange earnings amounting to £15 billion in 1997, equivalent in scale to motor vehicles and components and larger than North Sea oil. Employment growth was above average in the sector during the 1990s at 30%, and is expected to carry on growing. By 2006 one in five of all new jobs are likely to be in tourism, leisure and related areas, an estimated 300,000 new jobs by 2009.
In the North-East, tourism presently employs over 100,000 people, and has a key role to play in building in the region's image. Nationally, however, the tourism and leisure sector suffers from a severe shortage of management skills. Fewer than one in ten tourism managers hold a relevant qualification and only 5% retain membership of a professional body.
In collaboration with the City of Sunderland College the University of Sunderland is now offering a new Foundation Degree specifically designed for the travel and tourism industry. The FdA Travel and Tourism. The Travel and Tourism degree is aimed at those wishing for a career in the public or private sector of the industry. With our partner college, we are looking to attract applications from people who are motivated and enthusiastic and keen to develop the appropriate skills and achieve a good academic standard.
The course focuses upon core and option units that will provide the underpinning knowledge of business and the specialist knowledge that is required within the industry. The blend of academic and vocational skills will enhance your employability and also allow you to progress to further professional qualifications.
The course recognises the need for foundation degree graduates to be pro-active and versatile in the ways in which they approach new problems and opportunities, working from a sound foundation knowledge of travel and tourism operations management and developmental issues. Travel and tourism graduates will possess generic competencies which will enable them to acquire career positions in travel and tourism or in the broader service sector of the economy.
The City of Sunderland College has a sound history of teaching travel and tourism subjects.
Course Content
Modules Include
Modules Include
- International Tourism FTH101
- Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Fieldwork I FTH102
- Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Information FTH103
- Travel & Hospitality Environments FTH104
- Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Human Resources FTH105
- Travel and Tourism Operations Management FTH106
- Travel and Tourism Work Placement FTH201
- Managing Finance for Travel, Tourism and Hospitality FTH202
- International Marketing for Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Tutor FTH203
- Research Methods for Travel, Tourism and Hospitality FTH204
- Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Fieldwork II FTH206
- Travel and Tourism Management Independent Study FTH207
Entry Requirements
You can study a Foundation Degree if you hold AS/A2 Level qualifications, an AVCE or GNVQ, a BTEC National Diploma or if you have successfully completed NVQ Level 3.
You may be a mature student who has yet to study for qualifications, but has the relevant work experience. Alternatively you may be at work and wish to study whilst working.
Fees and Finance
The fees for this course are as specified in the table at the top of the page.
Please note that different fees apply to students studying for "Equivalent or Lower Qualifications" (ELQs). For more information about ELQs, please see the page Information for applicants who already have an HE Qualification.
For information about University scholarships and bursaries please see the page Fees and Finance.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching is delivered through a variety of methods including workshops, lectures, practical projects, seminars, fieldwork and work based learning.
Assessments cover individual and group practical sessions, presentations, written assignments, learning logs and evaluations.
The programme is designed to be taught in a higher education context for students coming typically from BTEC/EdExcel, A-Level or GNVQ backgrounds.
It will also attract individuals currently working in the travel and tourism field wishing to gain further qualifications, and is suitable for mature students with appropriate access qualifications.
Work Experience
There are various support mechanisms in place to help students with their studies. These include the following:
Induction programme for orientation, position audit on entry, introduction to college based support systems and study skills, including library, IT, E-learning and blackboard
Student handbook and module guides
Library and study skills package
All students have allocated academic tutors whose role is to support them through the assessment strategy
Access to student counselling service
Access to teaching and learning support services which provide assistance and guidance, e.g. dyslexia
Provision of work based development and support, including work based mentor
Career Opportunities
Our new Foundation Degree in Travel and Tourism focuses on the development of the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to equip students for a range of careers in the Travel and Tourism industry.
These may include specialist positions, in companies ranging from locally based travel agents through regional attractions to multinational corporations. Many of the companies we work with are the biggest in their field.
Typical job titles to which graduates of the foundation degree might aspire include: Travel Agency Sales Manager, Travel Call Centre Manager, Tourism Development Officers, Junior Human Resources Manager, Resort Office Manager. Our past graduates can be found in all sectors and at the highest levels within the industry. Many return to college as guest speakers.
The programme provides essential key transferable skills which employers are seeking in prospective employees across a range of work settings. Its focus upon employment and employability as a major outcome helps define the difference between existing degrees and the foundation degree.
Supplemental Information
Progression to a Bachelors Degree.
We work with the industry to make you 'work ready'. Our foundation degree is a mix of work related specialist skills and academic learning and takes into account your previous industry experience. All part of lifelong learning with significant progression opportunities.
Our practical, vocational courses are designed with the help of industry with integral work experience and interpersonal skills development as part of the course.
Further information about fees and fee payment online can be obtained by clicking on the links at the top of this page.
Study Abroad
A study abroad option is available, enabling students to study at overseas institutions (including Europe and the USA) as a part of the programme.
Facilities
*World Class Web/Design Tools*
The University of Sunderland has made a significant investment in providing students with access to the latest releases of Adobe products.
Selected PCs within the St Peter's and Murray Libraries have been pre-loaded with the Creative Suite 4 (CS4) Adobe Design Premium Suite for your exclusive use.
CS4 Creative includes key products such as Indesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver as well as Photoshop and a range of many others.
Further information is available from:
http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/creativesuite/design/
For information regarding locations of PC or Macs within your own faculty that have access to Adobe products please contact your Faculty IT Support.
If you are interested in purchasing Adobe products for your own PC/Mac Adobe offer significant savings for student purchases via any of its approved re-sellers.
Please visit:
http://www.student-software.co.uk/