International Tourism & Hospitality Management (Top-Up) BA (Hons)
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
This International Tourism and Hospitality Management course is specifically designed to meet the needs of the international tourism industries, which are dynamic and fast paced. Now more than ever, the international tourism and hospitality industries needs a workforce who are qualified to manage destinations, attractions, resorts and hotels and this top-up degree will provide you with up-to-date industry knowledge and the opportunity to build transferable skills which are essential for management roles within both industries and related sectors. Holders of HND/FdA Travel and Tourism Management qualifications (or similar UK and International qualifications) can apply for this course to gain a full BA Honours degree in one year.
This Top Up Hospitality and Tourism Management Degree has been designed to contribute towards achieving the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goal: SDG15 of Life on Land.
Key highlights
- Designed around the needs of international tourism and hospitality industries
- Prepares graduates to manage destinations, attractions, resorts and hotels
- Up-to-date industry knowledge for management roles across both sectors
- Builds transferable skills essential for management in related sectors
- Upgrades an HND or FdA to a full honours degree
- Contributes towards UN Sustainable Development Goal 15, Life on Land
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level.
Scholarships
ICAEW Foundation Bursary
Three annual payments of £4,000
Up to £12,000John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.
Up to £2,000Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship
This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.
Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary
£500 per year of study
Up to £1,500TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.
Up to £100The Chancellor's Fund
Up to £50The University of Northampton International Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Hotel Manager
- Resort Manager
- Destination Manager
- Visitor Attraction Manager
- Tourism Officer
- Hospitality Operations Manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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