BSc (Hons) Business and Tourism Management

at Anglia Ruskin University - London

See below for the modules you will study:
 

Year 0 (Foundation Year):

Students undertake a single 120 module called Skills for Higher Education, divided into the following parts:

Semester 1:

Research Skills 1

Professional Communications

Data Skills

Personal Development in Professional Settings

Semester 2

Research Skills 2

Global Debates

The Pitch Project
 

Year 1:

Hospitality, Tourism and Events Environment

Academic and Professional Skills

Managing Quality in Hospitality, Tourism and Events

Business Finance
 

Year 2:

Customer Service for Tourism and Hospitality

Managing Human Resources

Tourism Management

Principles and Practices of Marketing

Sustainability in Career Development
 

Year 3:

Tourism and Events Management Live Project

Business Strategy

Sustainable and Ethical Tourism (15 credits)

Global Hospitality and Tourism Issues (15 credits)

Undergraduate Major Project (Integrated Case Study)

ARU London's standard offer is 104 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels, e.g. BCC.

Alternatively, ARU London asks for:

• Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC.
• Scottish Highers: BBCCC.
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a business-related subject.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points.

Applicants studying for other qualifications should contact ARU London to discuss their circumstances.

We also welcome applications from mature individuals who can demonstrate appropriate, relevant work experience.

All applicants are required to have at least 5 GCSEs at C/4 or above including English and Maths. Students whose first language is not English and who have not previously studied in the UK are required to have IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on our assessment of your overall suitability for the course. We treat everyone as an individual which means we will look at your whole application including any relevant work experience and personal circumstances as well as your educational qualifications.

The cost of studying at Anglia Ruskin University - London varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

 

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay £13,900 annually, to study in Anglia Ruskin University - London.

 

Careers:

In your third year, you will undertake the Tourism and Events Live Project which will enable you to integrate your academic knowledge with experiences beyond the classroom and combine your developing knowledge, skills, and personal ideas to expand transferable skills which can be applied in the workplace. This is prodigious for your CV, and will cement your footing in the industry. Your lecturers all have first-hand experience of business and hospitality. You are therefore assured that the content of your degree will be directly relevant to the demanding, constantly evolving world of business and tourism. During your studies, there will be the opportunity to participate in the Employability Scheme with the specific objective of enhancing your future employment prospects. This includes CV workshops, interview techniques, career counselling and visits from prospective employers. We work with several employers to be able to offer part-time work in conjunction with our courses. On successful completion of this course, you might choose to move onto our postgraduate studies, such as our Master of Business Administration

 

Career Prospects:

Tour Manager

Travel Agency Manager

Tourist Information Centre Manager

Tourism Officer

Event Manager

Hotel Manager

Customer Service Manager

Marketing Executive

Holiday Representative