BA Honours International Tourism and Hospitality Management Degree Top Up

Overview & facilities

This course focuses on the management of the tourism and hospitality industry. It provides a bridge between your previous study on a higher national diploma (or equivalent) and an honours degree.

Your studies will include:

• Strategic management and decision-making processes in the international hospitality industry
• Current international trends in tourism and hospitality marketing
• A critical understanding of event management
• Theoretical approaches to policy and planning in tourism and their application in the real world.
  

The course has been specifically designed to develop the knowledge and skills acquired through your previous study. Upon graduating, you will have the ability to solve complex problems in the area of tourism management and the hospitality business environment.

The Tourism subject at Middlesex is taught at the University’s North London Hendon campus which is well known for the diversity of the student intake. The Tourism subject carries this international flavour into the staffing - we currently have staff of seven different nationalities teaching on the programme. In addition, situated in London, a major tourism destination, we are well placed to take advantage of nearby local examples of contemporary international tourism and hospitality issues and students are encouraged to use these in their assignments.

Content & modules

The award consists of four distinct modules, all using an extensive range of examples and case studies to reflect the global nature of the industry.  This course can be studied over a single academic year and part-time study options (over two years) are also available.

Entry & applying

Entry requirements

This is a top-up programme for students who have an HND, FdA, DipHE or CertHE in Hospitality and\or Tourism Mgt and for students who have previously completed 240 credits (120 ECTS credits) in a related subject. All applications are considered on an individual basis. Please refer to the Credit Transfer webpage for further information.

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Qualifications accepted

For a comprehensive list of qualifications accepted by Middlesex, see further information under entry requirements

English language requirements

You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all four components) or TOEFL internet based 72 (with at least 17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading).

Middlesex also offers an Intensive Academic English course (Pre-Sessional) that ranges from 5-17 weeks depending on your level of English. Successful completion of this course would meet English language entry requirements. For more information on applying for the pre-sessional please email english@mdx.ac.uk. 

Entry into year two or three (transfer students)

If you have achieved a qualification such as a foundation degree or HND, or have gained credit at another university, you may be able to enter a Middlesex course in year two or three. For full details of how this works see transfer students

UK/EU applicants with existing higher education qualifications

If you have already been awarded a qualification at the same level as the course you are applying for, you may not be eligible for a tuition fee loan, see fees and funding for more information.

Applying

Applications for UK and EU students should be made to UCAS – the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. The institution code for Middlesex is M80, and the code name is MIDDX. You also need the code for the course you wish to apply for – this is found in the 'at a glance' box above.

International students from outside the EU can make a direct application.  We have a network of regional offices across the world to assist you with your application.  They have worked with people from your region coming to Middlesex before and can help. Read more on international applications

Fees & funding

The tuition fee for the 2012/2013 academic year for UK/EU students is £9,000.
The tuition fee for the 2012/2013 academic year for International students is £10,400.

Click here to find out more about fees, funding and our scholarships in 2012.

Careers & placements

Evidence shows that students obtaining a degree qualification in tourism and hospitality are in high demand, in what is a fast growing sector in this country and abroad. The majority of students leaving this course obtain either junior management positions on management training schemes in the industry.

Some of the graduate roles in the industry include:

• Hotel manager
• Tourism marketing officer
• Event organiser
• Travel agency.