BSc (Hons) Business and Tourism Management | ARU London
Campus: London
Duration: 3 Years or 4 Years with Foundation
Available Starts: September, January
Tariff Points: 104 UCAS points
Institution Code: L63

UCAS Code
3 Years - NN18
4 Years - NN14

Overview
Tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing industries offering a wide range of potential career opportunities around the globe – in the UK alone, it is the largest industry, the 3rd largest export earner and worth approximately £115 billion a year.

This degree has been developed to give students the key business skills needed for a successful career in this sector. There is a particular focus on the current challenges facing the tourism industry; these include sustainability, global issues, ethical tourism, diverse competition and crisis management. Designed to unlock your potential by enhancing both your commercial awareness and specialist subject knowledge. This degree is a perfect entrance into this exciting important industry.

*All students enrolled onto this degree will be able to access free membership into the Institute of Hospitality. Uniting professionals, Promoting excellence, Facilitating learning.

Structure and content
See below for the modules which you will study:

Year 1
  • Hospitality, Tourism and Events Environment
  • Academic and Professional Skills
  • Managing Quality in Hospitality, Tourism and Events
  • Business Finance

Year 2
  • Customer Service for Tourism and Hospitality
  • Managing Human Resources
  • Tourism Management
  • Principles and Practices of Marketing

Year 3
  • Tourism and Events Management Live Project
  • Business Strategy
  • Sustainable and Ethical Tourism (15 credits)
  • Global Hospitality and Tourism Issues (15 credits)
  • Undergraduate Major Project (Integrated Case Study)

Teaching and assessment
We’ll assess your progress through a variety of methods from coursework, group assignments, activity-based assignments and exams. You can expect to part take in on-going problem-solving activities, projects and presentations. You’ll also be able to access support material through our ARU Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

All assignments are designed with your career progression in mind and give you opportunities to develop and improve transferable skills employers look for.

Entry requirements
ARU London's standard offer is 104 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels, e.g. BCC.

Alternatively, ARU London asks for:
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC.
  • Scottish Highers: BBCCC.
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a business-related subject.
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points.

Applicants studying for other qualifications should contact ARU London to discuss their circumstances.

We also welcome applications from mature individuals who can demonstrate appropriate, relevant work experience.

All applicants are required to have at least 5 GCSEs at C/4 or above including English and Maths. Students whose first language is not English and who have not previously studied in the UK are required to have IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on our assessment of your overall suitability for the course. We treat everyone as an individual which means we will look at your whole application including any relevant work experience and personal circumstances as well as your educational qualifications.

Employability
We encourage all students to consider their future when choosing what degree to study. We don't expect everyone to know what they want to do after university, but it is important that the associated jobs interest you.

Associated Jobs:
  • Tour Manager
  • Travel Agency Manager
  • Tourist Information Centre Manager
  • Tourism Officer
  • Event Manager
  • Hotel Manager
  • Customer Service Manager
  • Marketing Executive
  • Holiday Representative

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