Travel and Tourism Management (Joint Honours)

Three years full-time or flexible part-time.

This programme of study is available as a major or minor option in the Joint Honours programme; it is designed to provide a strong foundation in the field of tourism management.  

Stage one

The two core modules in this stage provide a broad understanding of the world of travel and tourism from a variety of perspectives. The focus of the course is on the future of the industry and its impact on the world.

Stage two

Core study at stage two is focused on the planning and operations of the travel and tourism industry. Optional modules at stage two focus on individual growth sectors of the industry in conference, exhibition and events management and managing visitor attractions.

Stage three

All students study the 'Contemporary Issues and Innovation' module, analysing the process of new product development and innovation in the tourism industry through the examination of niche tourism products ranging from eco-tourism to dark tourism, and from adventure tourism to cultural tourism.

In stage three, students have a choice of two options; they may either choose the Tourism Consultancy project or the 'Destination Management' module. The Tourism Consultancy project provides the opportunity to apply theory to a live project, developing project management skills and gaining valuable hands-on experience to enhance job prospects. The 'Destination Management' module provides a framework for the analysis of destinations in a variety of contexts (urban, rural, attraction, resort, regional, national and international) and incorporates industry best practice guidelines.

• Excellent links with key players in the tourism industry such as the European Union of Tourism Officers, Tourism Management Institute, Explore Northamptonshire and English Heritage, as well as marketing organisations such as the Chartered Institute of Marketing
• Guest speakers and study visits are a key feature of the learning experience
• Student membership of the professional industry body, the Tourism Management Institute, is available and graduates are eligible to work towards full professional membership
• We teach industry 'best practice' guidelines. In the Joint Honours programme students select two subjects as joint for year one
  

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Typical modules include:

• Innovations in Travel and Tourism Management
• 21st century Travel and Tourism
• Tourism Choices
• Tourism Impacts and Sustainability
• Destination Management
• Managing Visitor Attractions
• Sustainable Tourism
• Tourism Consultancy

A variety of individual and group-based assessments are used including written reports, client briefs, presentation, portfolio and examinations.

The travel and tourism industry offers a world of opportunities in managing visitor attractions, destinations, conferences, special events, retail travel and in tourism consultancy.