BSc

Tourism Management

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Key Facts

N80F

  • UCAS Tariff

  • Course duration

    4 years

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BSc Tourism Management with Foundation Year combines the in-depth study of the domestic and international tourism sector with the development of core business skills to equip you for the dynamic and exciting industry. As a popular tourist destination itself, Aberystwyth offers an invaluable opportunity to study seaside and rural tourism, first-hand, and within the wider national and international context.

The integrated foundation year - designed for prospective students who do not have a sufficient or relevant academic background - is the perfect option to access this highly-sort scheme. In the Foundation Year, you will learn about key concepts for Tourism from an inter-disciplinary angle, giving you a unique experience and critical perspective to make the most of the full undergraduate degree.

Year 3 and 4 modules.

Course Overview

Following the foundation year, the syllabus of this course is identical to its sister course [Tourism Management, N800].

Why study Tourism Management at Aberystwyth?

  • This degree is engineered for those wanting a career in tourism - the world’s biggest industry.
  • See your skills which include communication, time management, objective management improve with us.
  • Take part in three day tours of a UK destination and a week-long tour to an overseas tourism destination when you study with us.
  • Taught by enthusiastic staff who are experts in the tourism sector.
  • Receive expert advice by visiting speakers who are prominent in the industry who bring their professional experience to the classroom.
Our Staff

Students at the Aberystwyth Business School are taught by lecturers and other teaching staff who are active researchers and expert practitioners in their chosen subject area.

Over 75% of full time members of teaching staff are qualified to PhD level. Most are currently research active, meaning that students benefit from being taught ‘new’ knowledge in their chosen field of study as well as recognized literature. The School also employs part-time and full time staff devoted purely to teaching. Many part-time staff combine teaching duties with consultancy and business activities, ensuring that students have access not only to up to date research but the latest applied knowledge.

Modules September start - 2024

Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.

Core

Module Name Module Code Credit Value
Adventure Tourism AB29220 20
Destination and Attraction Management * AB29120 20
International Tourism in Practice AB29320 20

Core

Module Name Module Code Credit Value
Sustainable Tourism AB39120 20
Tourism Development and Planning AB39320 20
Tourism Marketing AB39220 20

* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh

Careers

What career prospects are there for you when you graduate?

Employability is embedded across our teaching. Our graduates have been successful in seeking employment in the following:

  • Marketing Executive;
  • Travel Agency Manager;
  • Tourist Information Centre Manager;
  • Tour Manager;
  • Tourism officer;
  • Event Organisation;
  • Hotel Manager;
  • Customer Service Sector;
  • Outdoor Pursuits Manager.

 What skills will I acquire from this degree?

Studying for a degree in Tourism Management will equip you with a range of transferable skills which are highly valued by employers. These include:

  • Ability to research, interpret and analyse business and financial data;
  • Ability to express ideas and communicate information in a clear and structured manner, in both written and oral form;
  • Effective problem-solving;
  • Analytical and creative thinking skills;
  • Decision-making;
  • Ability to work independently;
  • Time-management and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines;
  • Self-motivation and self-reliance;
  • Team-working, with the ability to discuss concepts in groups, accommodating different ideas and reaching an agreement.

What work experience opportunities exist whilst studying? 

Discover more about the various employment opportunities that our Aberystwyth University Careers team offer.

Enhance your employability prospects with GO Wales and YES (Year in Employment Scheme) managed by our Careers department.

Teaching & Learning

What will I learn?

The breakdown below will provide you with an illustration of what you may study during the three year degree scheme.

In the first foundation year, you will be introduced to core components of Tourism Management.

In your second year you will explore:

  • Tourism principles;
  • Tourism system;
  • Marketing principles;
  • The business environment and management;
  • And acquire basic communication skills in either French or Spanish.

In your third year you will investigate:

  • Adventure Tourism and outdoor recreation;
  • Destination and attraction management;
  • International Tourism.

In your final year you will discover:

  • Sustainable tourism;
  • Tourism marketing;
  • Development and planning;
  • Your independent research project.

How will I be taught?

We deliver our courses in the medium of lectures, seminars and tutorials.

You will be assessed through essays, business plans, reports, reflective journals, projects, presentations and examinations.

Further Information:

We will assign you a personal tutor who will be with you throughout your degree, this person will help you any problems whether these are academic-related or personal issues. 

You will be assigned a personal tutor throughout your degree course, who will help you with any problems or queries, whether these are academic-related or personal issues. You should feel free to contact them at any time for help and advice.

You will also have the opportunity to complete a Personal Development Plan (PDP) at Aberystwyth. This is a structured process of self-appraisal, reflection, and planning, which will enable you to chart your personal, academic and professional development throughout your time at university. By recording your academic performance, and highlighting the skills you already have and those you will need for future employability, the PDP portfolio will equip you with the necessary tools to plan effectively, develop successful approaches to study, and consider your future career options and aspirations.

Typical Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

A Levels Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.

GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh, Mathematics (grade 4, new grading system in England)

BTEC National Diploma:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.

International Baccalaureate:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.

European Baccalaureate:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.

English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.

Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.

The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.

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