Foundation Degree (FdA) In Travel and Tourism Managment - Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Dec 11, 2007
Institution: Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Awarding Body: University of Westminster
Course Overview
“Tourism in the 21st century will not only be the world’s largest industry, it will be the largest by far that the world has ever seen.” WTO: 2020 Vision
This vocational, higher-level qualifi cation combines academic excellence with the specialist skills that have direct relevance to employment.
Course Structure (including modules/assessment methods)
Core modules will include:
- Introduction to Travel and Tourism
- Human Resource Management
- Tourism Skills and Techniques
- Tourism Marketing
- Principles of Marketing
- Finance for Travel and Tourism
- Conference and Event Management
- Tourism Planning and Development
The student will also have the opportunity to develop career management and transferable skills to prepare for the workplace.
Assessment
Assessment will be through exams and assignments.
Progression Route
On graduating from this Foundation Degree, the student could progress onto the fi nal year of BA (Hon) Travel and Tourism at the University of Westminster or Westminster Kingsway College. Another option would be to fi nd employment in the travel and tourism industry – the course will have provided a firm foundation on which to gain promotion to management level.
Typical careers for FdA Travel and Tourism graduates include middle management careers in marketing, sales, operations, customer service, and human resource management (HRM) across a diverse range of sectors including attraction management, retail travel, conferencing, event management and tour operations. Demand for skilled managers in the travel and tourism industry is high and this nationally recognised FdA qualification is a valuable one to have.
Entry Requirements
The student will need to have achieved one of the following qualifications:
- BTEC National Diploma or Certifi cate
- Advanced GNVQ
- AVCE Double Award
- Access Qualifi cation
- 1 A Level or 2 AS Levels
If the student is unsure whether their qualifications meet the requirements for Higher Education, please contact the College.
Mature students not meeting these criteria are encouraged to apply and will be considered on the basis of relevant work experience and a successful interview.
Programme Details
Start Date: September 2008
Location: Hammersmith Campus
Study Options: 2 years – full time or 3 years – part-time
Fees: Home (EU) £1,225 Home full-time
International (non-EU) £5,500
Enquiries and how to apply
Tel: 08000 340 333
Email: degrees@wlc.ac.uk
URL: www.wlc.ac.uk
UCAS Code: N800
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