Tourism Management 2012
"My professional training year has already proved invaluable... I have learnt skills that you could never learn doing a straight degree."
Amanda Colbran
This degree programme draws upon our experience in the study of tourism stretching over 40 years. It is designed to develop your skills and knowledge at the cutting edge of an exciting and rapidly growing industry in one of the largest sectors of the world economy. The degree will develop your specialist understanding of tourism alongside a detailed study of management and business.
Factfile
| Minimum Entry Requirements | A level grades ABB All applicants should also adhere to the University's General Entrance Requirements. |
|---|---|
| Required Subjects | Minimum grade C (or equivalent) in GCSE Mathematics. |
| English Language Requirements | An IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent with no less than 6.0 in any component for non-native-English-speaking applicants. Please note that the University of Surrey offers English language programmes and is also an IELTS Test Centre. |
| Other Suitable Qualifications | BTEC National Diploma - DDM Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Selection Process | Offers are usually made in terms of grades. We do not include General Studies in our offers. We invite suitable candidates to visit the University to find out more about the programme and meet staff and students. |
Degrees
Degree Programme
BSc (Hons) Degree
| Degree | UCAS code | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| * Programme includes a professional training year | ||
| BSc (Hons) Tourism Management | NN28 | 3/4* years |
Degrees
Degree Programme
BSc (Hons) Degree
| Degree | UCAS code | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| * Programme includes a professional training year | ||
| BSc (Hons) Tourism Management | NN28 | 3/4* years |
Our Degree
Tourism is one of the largest industry sectors in the world and offers a multitude of exciting career opportunities. Organisations from hotels to transport, tour operators to events companies and attractions to destination marketing agencies are looking for highly educated professionals to join their teams. The Tourism Management programme at the University of Surrey is internationally renowned as one of the best ways to make your mark in this fast developing industry.
Surrey is ranked as the best institution in the UK for studying tourism in all the major league tables. You will be taught by experienced and knowledgeable staff, many of whom are internationally respected experts in their research fields. The programme reflects how varied and dynamic the tourism sector really is, and covers management and business aspects, as well as topics such as social integration, innovation and sustainability.
Academic lectures are combined with guest lectures from industry professionals, and there is the opportunity to gain relevant work experience in a professional placement year. The Tourism Management programme is relevant to industry, which is reflected in our excellent performance in student employment.
The University is a world leader in tourism education and research. We hold unique simultaneous accreditation from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Other degrees you may be interested in:
Accounting and Finance
Business Management*
Business and Retail Management
International Business Management
International Hospitality Management
International Hospitality and Tourism Management
* Programme also offered as a joint or combined degree with French, German, Spanish or English.
Programme
Programme Overview
At Level 1 all modules are compulsory: they will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to get you started. The programme contains tourism-specific modules, such as Tourism Management and Tourism Impact, which looks at the nature of the tourism industry and some of the effects it causes. Generic management modules such as Business Environment and Marketing Principles help you develop your core understanding of the business world.
At Level 2 and Level 3 you will build on this foundation and develop your knowledge in specific topic areas. You will choose optional modules that match your interest. Tourism Policy and Development examines the development, formulation and role of policies for tourism that meet the needs of stakeholders and establish planning goals and instruments.
In the first semester of Level 2, you can choose to take part in one of our international exchanges. Tourism is an international sector and an exchange semester could be a fantastic way to learn about tourism topics from an international perspective.
Core management modules such as Business Finance and Managing Organisations and Human Resources ensure that when you enter a business you are able to understand how to manage people and budgets. Tourism and Tourism Theory in Practice offers students the chance to see how what they have studied in the classroom actually works in practice. This module takes students on a field trip to Kenya to see how tourism helps a developing nation, too.
Programme Structure
Level 1
Compulsory modules:
- Business Communication Skills
- Tourism Management
- Business of Tourism
- Business Environment
- Business Information Skills
- Tourism Impact
- Marketing Principles
- Introduction to Accounting
Level 2
Compulsory modules:
- Travel and Transport
- Tourism Policy and Development
- Business Finance
- Business Delivery Skills
- Sustainable Tourism
- Managing Organisations and Human Resources
- Two optional modules
Level P
- Optional professional training year
Level 3
Compulsory modules:
- Business Strategy
- International Tourism Destinations
- Tourist Behaviour
- Issues in International Event Management
- Four optional modules
Optional modules at Levels 2 and 3 are chosen from the following topics:
- Tourism and tourism theory in practice (includes overseas field trip)
- Hospitality management
- Marketing
- Human resource management
- Entrepreneurship
- Information systems
- Languages
Professional Training
If you want to put your developing knowledge and abilities into practice and work for some of the world’s most prestigious hospitality and tourism companies, such as Amadeus, Virgin Airlines, TUI, P&O Cruises and Warner Bros, the optional professional training year provides a valuable opportunity to spend a year in salaried employmentPlacements can take place in the UK, across Europe or further afield, such as New Zealand or Florida. We have many years’ experience in helping students secure fulfilling placements and we have developed partnerships with a range of excellent companies across numerous sectors, from hospitality and tourism to retail and finance. Last year, for the first time, we had a student working at Buckingham Palace.
The placement year is an integral part of the academic programme and each student has an academic supervisor who maintains regular contact with the student. You will gain valuable experience working with people in a professional business environment and increase your confidence. In addition, potential employers are attracted to graduates who have undertaken a year’s professional training because of the relevant experience they have gained.
Why Surrey?
Key reasons to study Tourism Management 2012 at Surrey
- Our school is ranked as offering the best hospitality and tourism programmes in the UK by every league table and was the first UK centre to gain United Nations World Tourism Organization TedQual Certification
- Over 40 years’ experience in hospitality and tourism education, with alumni working at all levels across the world in tourism and hospitality companies
- A truly international and multicultural environment in which to learn
- International student exchange opportunities in many global locations
- Professional placements with leading UK, European and international companies, providing outstanding placement prospects and enabling you to have a clear advantage when you graduate and seek employment
Careers
Top for Jobs
Graduates over the last few years entered employment in roles such as:
- Samdale – International Marketing Assistant
- Braziliana Cafe – Cafe owner
- Speed Travel – Travel Consultant
- IBM – Project Manager
- Nokia – Opex Analyst
- Crew Clothing – Branch Manager
- Trinity Mirror – Finance Analyst
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car – Management Trainee
- Marriott Hotels – Sales Executive
- P&O Cruises – Assistant Administration Manager
- Tui Travel PLC – Reservations Consultant
Career Opportunities
There is great demand for Tourism Management graduates in all related service sector industries. Graduates of our degree have proven to be highly employable across a range of organisations, not just within tourism.Some of our graduates choose to go into operational management roles, developing and managing companies and resorts around the world. Others specialise in marketing, human resources, IT and other head-office positions in large tourism corporations. Many find excellent career opportunities in tourism consultancy businesses.
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Teaching
Each 15-credit module is designed to involve 150 hours of student work. This time will be spent in lectures, laboratories and tutorials, and includes private study on your own or in small study groups. You will also have to write essays and assignments that draw on your understanding of a particular area.
Our staff members are innovative in delivering engaging learning sessions that bring together theory and practice for your intellectual and professional development.