BA Honours International Tourism Management and Spanish Degree

Overview & facilities

BA International Tourism Management with Spanish offers you the chance to develop both a substantial understanding of Tourism, and also core Spanish language skills. Uniquely, we welcome applicants with no prior knowledge of Spanish.

Your studies will include:

• A deepened understanding of the academic and applied aspects of tourism
• Language-specific skills which prepare students for employment in the tourist industry either in the UK or abroad
• Enhanced understanding of the characteristics of tourists, including demand and behaviour
• The impact of tourism upon economies, communities and the environment
• Knowledge of the main political, social and cultural aspects of the Spanish language.
  

Our location close to London provides many opportunities to witness contemporary International Tourism at first hand. International Tourism Management with Spanish  Degree has a strong focus on current Global trends and issues in International Tourism. The staff team work closely together to provide you with the support you need to perform well on this undergraduate course.

As you progress through the three years of the course there is an increasing emphasis on choice and self-directed learning. You will also have the option to extend your studies to four years by spending a year overseas in a Spanish-speaking country - developing both your language skills and tourism knowledge. All students will attend a range of field trips – from one day local outings to longer overseas visits. These visits may incur extra costs for the students.

Content & modules

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Entry & applying

Entry requirements

We normally require 200-280 tariff points for entry onto undergraduate courses. However, some degrees may require additional entry requirements, for example a portfolio or an audition.

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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

Graduates of this course might expect to go into a career in the tourism industry or into the public sector element of tourism. Since graduates have a range of business knowledge and skills, they might also expect to find work in business areas not specifically related to tourism.

Students from this programme will also be able to find posts overseas or working with travel organisations requiring Spanish language skills . Other opportunities for work include airlines and hotel management. Graduates will be equipped to apply for positions in the National Tourist Board, Travel Agencies, Tour Operators, Airlines and to undertake further study at postgraduate level in Tourism.

Autonomous learning skills will equip graduates to think reflectively about their career potential and to evaluate career possibilities.