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Travel & Tourism Management FdA (Sept ’10)

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This course information relates to courses starting in September 2010.

Course code: B0959 (UCAS: N800)

Course category: Higher Education

End Qualification: Foundation Degree (FdA_

Duration: 2

Hours: Year 1 – 20 week teaching & 20 weeks work placement. Year 2 – 30 weeks teaching

Course duration: 2 years

Course aims:
Do you want to study a university course with a professional focus? Then a foundation degree at City College may be the right choice for you. We offer a range of cutting-edge courses that combine practical and theoretical learning to prepare students for exciting careers in the arts, service industries, computing and science.

This course prepares students for careers in travel and tourism. The curriculum gives students a thorough grounding in the industry, and has a strong work-related and skills emphasis. This is achieved through a variety of strategies including: lecturers utilising their close links with industry representatives, inviting guest speakers, organising student visits, using assessments based on industry scenarios and case studies, and practical sessions utilising the local tourism providers.

Every year, thousands of students study HE qualifications in FE Colleges,
benefitting from supportive relationships with academic staff, hands-on experience, and access to top class facilities. All our HE courses are validated by the University of Brighton, so students benefit from the facilities of the College and the University.

A Foundation Degree is equivalent in level to the first two years of an honours degree. Students who successfully complete a Foundation Degree can often apply for a one year honours top-up degree.

Course content:
In this professionally oriented course, core modules are studied from October to Easter to prepare students for their work experience. From Easter, all students undertake 20 weeks work experience in the UK or abroad. Previous placements have included resorts in the USA, holiday companies around the Mediterranean, holiday homes operators in France and various UK tourism companies.

Examples of core modules include:

Example elective modules include:

Facilities for students:

Tutors:
The HE Service & Business Management team is staffed by experienced tutors who have extensive teaching and contemporary vocational experience. They have excellent links with travel and tourism providers both locally and further afield.

Assessment: Assessment will be varied and provide opportunities for development of analytical and presentation skills via essays, presentations, role-plays and debates. Individual and group projects provide graduated developmental opportunities for independent study. In some subjects examinations will be used to assess the acquisition of knowledge and to ensure a full range of assessment methods are experienced by students to prepare them for further study and life long learning.

Entry Requirements:
UCAS Tariff: 120 points from a minimum of one six-point qualification or International Baccalaureate: 24 points; or QAA Kite-marked Access course: Pass or Advanced modern apprenticeship with level 3 qualification.

In addition to the above: GCSE (minimum grade C): at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science. Where English is not the first language: IELTS (English proficiency): 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing.

Mature applicants without these qualifications but with relevant industrial experience may be considered, subject to interview. Candidates are expected to be 21 years or older and have gained a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience. An NVQ Level 3 or recognized Access course is preferable although not always essential. Assessment of eligibility may include an interview.

Progression and links:
On successful completion of the foundation degree, students can apply for a one year BA (Hons) top-up degree at the University of Brighton.

Major employers include tour operators, travel agencies, airlines, tourist boards, information centres and local authorities. The industry offers particularly attractive opportunities to work around the world.

Work experience opportunities:
20 weeks from Easter in year one to the start of year 2

Tuition fees for 10/11: TBC
Further information: Tuition fees for 09/10 were £3,225. It is expected that fees for 10/11 will rise by a small percentage in line with inflation. For more information about fees and bursaries please visit
http://www.brighton.ac.uk/studentlife/money/index.php?PageId=500


City College Brighton - Higher Education course - Travel & Tourism Management FdA (Sept ’10)

Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.

Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.