International Tourism & Hospitality Management (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

Course Content

• Course Details

  This course has been designed to contribute towards achieving the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goal: SDG15 of Life on Land.

  The International Tourism and Hospitality programme is designed to provide you with the strategic and operational expertise that you will need to successfully manage tourism and hospitality businesses in an international context. The programme incorporates an extensive range of management concepts related to tourism and hospitality, including consumer behaviour, strategic and project planning, people development and leadership, sustainability as well as operational and tactical responses to common business problems.

  The overall aim is to produce qualified, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking graduates. You will develop sound academic and practical experience of management in the tourism and hospitality industries to enable you to exceed the expectations of employers.

  The International Tourism and Hospitality programme is designed to provide you with the strategic and operational expertise that you will need to successfully manage tourism and hospitality businesses in an international context. The programme incorporates an extensive range of management concepts related to tourism and hospitality, including consumer behaviour, strategic and project planning, people development and leadership, sustainability as well as operational and tactical responses to common business problems.

  The overall aim is to produce qualified, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking graduates. You will develop sound academic and practical experience of management in the tourism and hospitality industries to enable you to exceed the expectations of employers.

  What you will learn

  You will have the opportunity to study innovative modules such as the Tourism & Hospitality Business Consultancy where you apply theory to a live project and put your project management skills to practice, gaining valuable experience that will enhance your job prospects. The International Destination Management module allows you to analyse destinations in a variety of contexts (urban, rural, attraction, resort, regional, national and international) whilst incorporating industry best practice guidelines.

  Studying the Innovation in Tourism module will give you the chance to analyse the process of new product development and developments in the tourism industry through examining niche tourism products such as ecotourism, dark tourism, adventure tourism and cultural tourism. You will develop your academic and employability prospects through the Achieve Your Potential module, where you are encouraged to reflect and work on how you can develop your personal brand and skills to achieve your future career and academic goals.

  You will be introduced to the theory and practice of training and management in the Leading and Developing Tourism & Hospitality Teams module, and the Consumer Behaviour module will explore factors affecting tourist buying behaviour with a focus on cultural and social influences as well as the influence of reference groups. Finally, the Research Project module enables students to independently carry out an investigation of a current ‘industry’ or ‘sector’ issue related to their degree and their professional development by carrying out relevant research.

  List of modules

  Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 22/23. The modules relating to the academic year 23/24 will be available from June 2023.

  • Stage 1
    • Professional Consultancy Project (20 Credits)
      Module code: LEI3002

      Status: Compulsory
      This module develops your ability to formulate, implement, and manage a successful consultancy project within a relevant industry sector, providing vocational currency and enhancing your employability skills. The module also provides you with the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the broader issues affecting that industry sector.
    • Innovation in Tourism and Hospitality Management (20 Credits)
      Module code: LEI3003

      Status: Compulsory
      This module provides the opportunity for students to explore and analyse the process of new product development and innovation in the tourism industry against a backdrop of pertinent, contemporary travel and tourism issues and concerns. Overall, the module aims to equip students with an approach to tourism management that recognises the value of innovation and creativity and acknowledges the sources and role of change in a dynamic tourism environment.
    • Live Events Management (20 Credits)
      Module code: LEI3013

      Status: Compulsory
      This module enables students to critically explore and analyse the processes of designing, planning, and implementing live events, and relate the skills required their own career aspirations. In addition, events are evaluated in relation to the macro environments in which they operate.
    • International Destination Management for Tourism and Hospitality (20 Credits)
      Module code: LEI3014

      Status: Compulsory
      This module provides a framework for analysis of the strategic nature and dynamics of tourist destinations and the challenges facing destination managers responsible for the planning, management and marketing of tourism destinations. The module seeks to demonstrate the opportunities for hosts, visitors and other tourism stakeholders to achieve their agendas and maximise their benefits in a balanced way without compromising the future. The module has a broad strategic management and international focus and is designed to provide students with a subject specialism in the field of destination management.
    • Service Excellence Design (20 Credits)
      Module code: LEI3025

      Status: Compulsory
      This module explores methods, strategies and practices that contribute to the delivery, leadership and management of high quality service experiences. The module emphasizes the relationship between the service provider and the consumer through the consideration of how value is created; how information is transmitted; how services are made tangible; how the service experience is managed, and how relationships are maintained, in cross-cultural contexts.
    • Research Project (20 Credits)
      Module code: LEI4002

      Status: Compulsory
      This module enables students to independently carry out an investigation of a current 'industry' or 'sector' issue relevant to their degree and their professional development. The students will make use of relevant academic concepts to structure their investigation and then collect and analyse a sample of secondary data.

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• Entry Requirements

  If you hold a HND/FdA Tourism Management or equivalent qualification then you will be eligible to apply for this course. We welcome international students that have an equivalent Diploma/degree and English Language equivalent grade 6 IELTS.

  If you have completed the ATHE Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism you will be able to progress onto our BA Hons (Top-up).

  For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

  If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

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• Fees and Funding

  23/24 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • UK Full Time: £9,250
  • UK Part Time: £1,540 per 20 credit module
  • International Full Time: £15,500

  For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.

  Additional costs

  There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2023. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.

  22/23 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 22/23 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • UK Full Time: £9,250
  • UK Part Time: £1,500 per 20 credit module
  • International Full Time: £14,500

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• Industry Partnership Group

  Find out who our industry partners are:

  Canal & River Trust

  

  Something Borrowed Event Hire

  

  Marriot

   

  

  Sheer Edge – Corporate Hospitality & Event Support

  

  Whittlebury Park

  

  Silverstone

   

  

  CJS Event Solutions

  

  Markshall Estate

  

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• FAQs

  How will I learn?

  We use a blended approach to teaching and learning at the University of Northampton, using a range of methods and approaches to share knowledge and support your learning. Our online learning platform offers access to course materials and resources anytime and enables you to engage beyond the classroom and learn in a variety of ways which enhances your digital capabilities.

  For this course you can expect taught study to be in workshop format, usually totalling 12 hours per week. We recommend that you spend 24 hours per week in self-directed study time.

  How will I be assessed?

  Your learning is assessed using a variety of diverse and innovative methods, such as live client briefs, video and poster presentations, electronic portfolios, research projects and written reports. All assessments are designed to be industry relevant and address real issues within the tourism industry and related sectors.

  Will I go on any study trips?

  In previous years students have participated in at least one optional study trip to a European destination. The cost of optional trips would not normally exceed £500 for flights and accommodation. You may need to allow an additional £100 for your expenses on the trip.

  Are there any special features on this course?

  The Events, Tourism and Hospitality team has excellent links with industry and local key players such as the Canal and River Trust, River Nene Regional Park (Nenescape), the Northampton Carnival Arts Consortium, Hilton and Marriott Hotels.

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Careers and Employability

Our Top Up degree graduates have gone on to work in a range of sectors and job roles, locally, nationally and internationally, including aviation, hotel management, attraction and resort management, and within the retail and business travel sectors.

Postgraduate Opportunities

Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our postgraduate courses to give you a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

• International Tourism Development MA
• International Hotel Management MA