University of Northampton

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 £12,000
  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000
  • Northampton 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 £1,500
  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100
  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50
  • The 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

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