International Tourism and Hospitality Management (Top-Up) via Study Centres BSc (Hons)

Gain a solid tourism and hospitality education with a focus on management. Study for a UK degree from your country. Graduate and start a rewarding career.

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Overview

This course takes place in study centres that include universities and colleges in non-UK countries, and is a way to gain a world-class undergraduate degree from a British university without leaving your country. The content of the course mirrors the Sunderland-based equivalent course: International Tourism and Hospitality Management (Top-Up).

This particular course allows you to top a Foundation Degree in travel and tourism to a full honours degree with just one more year of study.

Please contact your Study Centre for the duration and mode of this course.

Why us?

‘World-leading’ research in Tourism in the Latest Research Excellence Framework (REF)

When you graduate you'll be ready to take on a managerial position with the tourism and hospitality industry

Course structure

You will be taught by passionate academics who produce world-leading research. A typical week for you will include lectures, seminars, workshops, group work, fieldwork and e-learning. There is an emphasis on developing independent study skills. You will also have opportunities to present ideas and information to other students and also develop concepts and analyses within groups.

As well as assessments that count towards your final degree, there are also on-going assessments to provide feedback and help consolidate your learning. Assessment methods include written coursework, projects, presentations, practical exercises, time-constrained examinations and the major project in your final year.

Modules on this course include:

Core module

International Hospitality Management (20 credits)

Optional modules (choose five)

Strategic Planning for Tourism and Leisure (20 credits)
Urban Tourism (20 credits)
Digital Technology in the Visitor Economy (20 credits)
International Tourism and Hospitality Management Major Project (40 credits)
Gastronomy (20 credits)
Service Quality (20 credits)
Leadership and Management for the Service Sector (20 credits)

Some modules have prerequisites. Read more about what this means in our Help and Advice article.

Facilities

Please contact the Study Centre directly for more information on facilities and location.

Entry requirements

We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.

Please contact the study centre for more information on their specific requirements and equivalent qualifications from outside the UK.

Is your qualification not displaying here? For international qualifications, search our full list of international entry requirements for this course.

Fees and finance

Please contact the Study Centre directly for information about tuition fees and scholarships.

This information was correct at the time of publication.

The Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's by night

Career ready

When you graduate from this course you’ll be ready to take on a position in managerial roles within the tourism and hospitality industry. Job titles include Hotel Manager, Tourism Development Officer or Resort Office Manager. Employers include hotels, airlines, travel agencies, events organisers, heritage attractions, local authorities and other public sector bodies.

Additionally, you will have a broad set of transferable skills that will equip you for a much wider range of graduate-level employment. Your course could also be a stepping stone to further study and research.

More details about employment and careers will be available from your selected study centre.

Related courses

BA (Hons) Events Management

Contact

Contact the Student Helpline for further information about studying at the University of Sunderland:

0191 515 3000

student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk

BSc (Hons) ITHM (Top-Up) via Study Centres - prog spec (.pdf)

Page last updated: 29 March 2022

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