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Programme Information
This degree is recognised as one of the most established
tourism programmes in the country. Its purpose is to
provide a thorough grounding in all the business and
management skills essential for developing a career in travel and tourism - one of the largest and most dynamic
industries in the world.
Northumbria University has a first rate reputation for working in partnership and consultation with the travel and tourism industries. Reflecting the scale, diversity and significance of the industry, this programme studies the economic, social, political and environmental aspects of tourism. Not only does it enable you to develop valuable business skills, it gives you the opportunity to specialise in aspects of the travel and tourism business plus modern languages.
The programme is supplemented by a series of talks from high-profile guest speakers. With the additional benefit of a year in industry, this programme produces graduates of a high calibre, many of whom can now be found in senior positions in travel and tourism organisations.
Programme Content
Year 1
The first year is an introduction to modern business and
management. In line with Newcastle Business School's philosophy, students study subjects such as International
Business Environment, Management, Finance, Business Processes and How to Solve Business Problems.
Students also take a module in Travel and Tourism in order to develop an appreciation of sector specific issues and how the business and management topics can be applied to Travel and Tourism.
Year 2
In the second year the management topics continue
and students study subjects such as Performance
Management, Personal and Organisation Development
and International Business Contexts. There are also
modules developing knowledge of the Travel
Industry Management and Operations, the Experience
Economy, Resort Planning and Destination Management. One particular feature of the second year is the overseas field trip. Recent destinations have included Cyprus and Spain.
Year 3/4
All final year students do a dissertation and modules in
Business Ethics and Strategic Management and Leadership. Additionally Travel and Tourism students will take modules in Responsible Tourism, Conferences, Events and Exhibitions Management and Cultural Tourism.
Coursework and Assessment
Teaching and assessment methods include lectures,
workshops, seminars, projects and group exercises. The aim is to help students become effective independent learners equipped with practical skills and competencies. Each module is assessed using one or a combination of
coursework, examinations or projects. The final year
dissertation will be completed under the guidance of a tutor.
Placement Information
There is the opportunity to undertake a year-long
placement at the end of Year 2. Students get full support from the Placements Office to obtain a placement to prepare them for final year studies and future employment. Organisations include the Civil Aviation
Authority, Marriot, Olympic Activities Abroad and more.
City and Guilds
Successful completion of the placement year to City and
Guild standards allows the University to award the
Licentiateship of City and Guilds (LCGI), a national
qualification recognised by employers such as Lloyds TSB.
Careers
Employability rates are very high and the programme is a
good source of highly valued graduates who can now be
found working in all areas of the industry including the
Thomas Cook group TUI Travel and running their own business. Northumbria has an excellent relationship with many employers.