Courses-Bachelor with Foundation year-Business and Management

Business and Tourism Management

BSc Hons

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Course overview

This Business and Tourism course will provide you with a solid foundation in business theory and practice in the context of modern tourism. You'll study a variety of topics, including marketing strategy and tourism from a sociological standpoint. You'll also broaden your perspective on alternative tourist visions. Tourism is one of the world's largest industries, and it plays an important strategic role in the development of numerous destinations. Tourism's restarting, rebuilding, and reinvention is an exciting potential. Also, entrepreneurial professionals are needed in the sector to contribute to lead or establish profitable firms that can support sustainable tourism under difficult global circumstances. This BSc (Hons) in Business and Tourism with Foundation Year is designed for students who want to gain professional skills and insider knowledge of the tourism sector. With a curriculum that enforces a range of transferable, practical business skills, the course provides you with the foundation you need to run or start a firm in the industry. You will gain business skills and knowledge unique to tourist management, allowing you to adapt to industry requirements in national and international contexts. The course will cover numerous facets of the tourist sector and how to manage them in a business setting, including national and international travel, understanding the tourism environment, current issues in tourism management, and sustainable tourism management. This programme will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to work in this intriguing and lucrative profession with business acumen. We all look forward to our travels, but we rarely consider what happens behind the scenes, the processes, systems, and activities that allow us to travel and enjoy ourselves while we're away from home. The BSc (Hons) Business and Tourism degree with Foundation Year is intended to provide you with a thorough understanding of business management as it applies to the worldwide tourism sector. Tourism operates in an exciting and fast-paced environment that is at the forefront of innovation while being shaped by ethical considerations. This course allows you to investigate such dynamics from a business and practical standpoint. This well-established programme provides you with the knowledge, analytical abilities, and life-changing experiences you need to succeed as a tourism professional.
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What our students say..."I chose to study with Atlantic because the staff members were really supportive and nice. The course also fitted around my job. With their help, I've finally learned to cope and understand my learning pattern, what I'm looking for in a course and what my future aspirations are."Lidia Pavlov Business and Tourism Management student

About institution

Providing everything from undergraduate degrees and college courses to master’s degrees and research opportunities, Anglia Ruskin University is one of the top 20% of universities in the country and was named University of the Year in 2023. With 4 campuses and strong links to industries, it’s a place where you can really grow academically and professionally.

Modules

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4

Assessments

The assessments are specifically designed to help students gain a better grasp of the industry. Students will be encouraged to reflect on real-life problems and issues in order to solidify their knowledge and understanding. This program employs the following assessment activities:
  • Coursework
  • Essays
  • Activity-based assignments
  • Exams
  • Teamwork
  • Activities

Entry requirements

Fees & funding

Course fee per year: £9,250 The Tuition Fee of the course may vary depending on the institution you wish to study at, as well as your status in the UK. The course is available for UK/EU & International Students and eligible for Student Loans Company (SLC) funding to help cover the cost of your tuition fees and other expenses. If you are an UK/EU citizen or living in the UK on an Indefinite stay, apart from the tuition fees, you could also receive support from the government via Student Loans Company to cover some living costs while studying. The maintenance loan depends on each individual's circumstances.
Fees breakdown:
Tuition fee loans cover the full cost of your course and are paid directly to the course provider.
Student Finance has to be paid back, however, you only make Student Loan repayments once you've left your course AND are earning enough. Repayments vary with your salary, and stop altogether if your income drops too low.
Maintenance Loan pays for day-to-day living expenses like rent, bills, food and books. Unlike the fees loan, it's paid directly to your student bank account once a term and you can spend it on anything you like.
Students can also apply for other types of special support grants, such as childcare grants or Disabled Students' Allowance if eligible.
Moreover, almost all universities offer a selection of student bursaries. These are cash gifts you usually don't have to repay.
Please submit an enquiry to find out more or use our calculator to estimate how much Maintenance Loan you can get and how much you will have to repay per month once you finish your course.
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Study & Career progression

The BSc (Hons) Business and Tourism program prepares you for positions in a variety of industries, including:

  • Destination marketing
  • Human resources
  • Planning tours and trips
  • Tourism business marketing and sales
  • Tourism business operations
  • Contracting suppliers
  • Air cabin crew
  • Holiday representative
  • Hotel manager
  • Tourism officer
  • Passenger transport manager

At the same time, you could also continue your studies, specialising in an area of interest or exploring something new. See our postgraduate courses

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