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London School of

Hospitality and Tourism

We are an award-winning and well-respected provider of hospitality andtourism education and training, led and endorsed by experts from acrossthe industry. In 2009, we were the only UK university to receive the Queen’sAnniversary Prize for outstanding hospitality and tourism education.

TopaccreditationMeanwhile, our tourism courses areaccredited by the Institute of Traveland Tourism and The Academy ofCulinary Arts, The AssociationCulinaire Française, The Craft Guildof Chefs and The Master Chefs ofGreat Britain. All recognise ourSchool as a centre of excellence.

High-profilepatronsOur excellent links with industry have helped us attract recognisedprofessionals who act as patrons for the School. They support your learning through guest lectures, talks, live demonstrations andproviding work experience in some of the UK’s most successfulhospitality and tourism businesses.

University of West London • Undergraduate Prospectus 2013

Superb facilitiesAll our courses offer you access to excellent facilities andequipment. For example, culinaryarts and hospitality students trainin our own restaurants, FEAST and Pillars. Pillars has twice been named London TrainingRestaurant of the Year byRestaurant Magazine.

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CoursesFdA/BA (Hons) Airline and Airport Management 90BSc (Hons) Culinary Arts Management 91FdA/BA (Hons) Event Management 92FdA/BA (Hons) Event Management with Hospitality 93FdA/BA (Hons) Event Management with Tourism 94FdA/BA (Hons) Top-upFood and Professional Cookery 95BA (Hons)/BA (Hons) Top-upHospitality Management 96FdA Hospitality Operations Management 97BA (Hons) Hospitality Management and Food Studies 98FdA/BA (Hons)/BA (Hons) Top-upInternational Hotel Management 99FdA Travel and Tourism 100BA (Hons) Travel and Tourism Management 101

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FdA/BA (Hons) Airline and Airport Management These specialist courses offer you an excellent combination of academiclearning and practical industry-focused study, through a one year workplacement. This combination of knowledge, skills and experience leads toexcellent employment opportunities within the global aviation industry.

Course overviewAccredited by the Institute of Travel and Tourism,this course is centred around two of the mostdynamic management sectors of the travel and tourism industry: airlines and airports. It islocated within a few miles of the world’s busiestinternational airport, Heathrow and is designed to give you the practical experience you need to complement your academic studies.

The first year of the course provides a focus on the structure, nature and operating characteristicsof the international aviation industry. You will learn about contemporary industry issues and the decision-making processes integral to the airline and airport business.

In your final year you will develop your knowledge of airline and airport operations management as well as investigating the main issues which influence theindustry. You will have the opportunity to chooseoptional modules, to allow you to tailor the course to suit your interests. You will also complete a dissertation based on an area of particular interest to you.

Throughout the course, we will deliver a range of management related modules to support yoursubject specific studies. You will learn about sales andmarketing and managing people, which will provideyou with the core knowledge to work successfullywithin the aviation business environment.


Foundation degree students will complete Levels 4and 5 of the course and will have the opportunity to top-up to the bachelors degree on successfulcompletion (based on grade point average). Those undertaking the BA (Hons) will study Level 4through to Level 6. Both courses provide a one yearwork placement. This will give you the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge of the aviationsector, and to put theory into practice within a realbusiness environment.

Entry requirementsFor the FdA, applicants will need 160 UCAS pointsnormally in a minimum of two subject areas, plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade A*–C, or equivalent.

For the BA (Hons), applicants will need 200 UCASpoints normally in a minimum of two subject areas, plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade A*–C, or equivalent.

English Language requirementsIELTS 5.5 overall and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the four individual components (reading, writing, speaking and listening).

For detailed information on internationalequivalences and alternative entry qualifications,please refer to page 145.

UCASCODEFdA: N853BA (Hons):N854

AWARDFdA/BA(Hons)

DURATIONFdA: Full-time,three years(including workplacement)BA (Hons): Full-time, fouryears (includingwork placement)

STARTINGSeptember 2013

LOCATIONEaling

CAREER OPTIONSOn completion of thiscourse, students can expectto find employment in arange of aviation sectors.These include airlineoperations and marketing,airport operations andplanning, airline and airportpolicy, business planning,sales, staff recruitment and training, anddestination development.

Scan the QR code above formore course information or visit:uwl.ac.uk/N853 (FdA)uwl.ac.uk/N854 (BA (Hons))

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BSc (Hons) Culinary Arts Management


Course overviewOn this course, you will develop a range of kitchentechniques, including working with pastry. Thesetechnical skills will be supported by other non-practicalmodules including Microbiology, Nutrition andGastronomy. You will also undertake a range ofmanagement modules, such as RestaurantManagement and Food and Beverage Management,to help you to develop the business skills needed tobecome a successful manager within the industry.

To support your practical studies, you will undertakea four to six week work placement at the end ofyour first and second years. The placement will beundertaken in a well recognised establishment,where you will be able to practice your technicaland professional skills.

Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to take part in a range of activities outside of the classrooms and kitchens, including enteringnational and international competitions, exhibitingat events and industry visits. We also invite ourpatrons to give guest lectures, training sessions and dinners – in recent years James Martin, Heston Blumenthal, Cyrus Todiwala and Gary Rhodes have supported our students.

Entry requirementsUCAS points200 UCAS points normally in a minimum of twosubject areas, plus GCSE English and Mathematicsat A*–C, or equivalent.

English language requirementsIELTS 5.5 overall and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the four individual components (reading, writing,speaking and listening).


What our alumni sayJonathan Burridge

“It’s hard to put a finger on a single point ofenjoyment thinking about my course, as there were many. A few aspects included the vast amountof information available at your fingertips throughvarious resources, excellent support from extensivelyknowledgeable tutors, and facilities that match top industry standards. Also the opportunities really stand out, like the chance to work with leading industry chefs such as Heston Blumenthaland supporting a whole host of events with your class team!

I’ve now managed to break into food productdevelopment, which is notoriously hard to do for chefs of any age and skill.”

Designed for those with an interest in international food, this course preparesyou to work at the highest industry standards within the global hospitalityindustry, while giving you the business knowledge and management skillsnecessary to manage five star and fine dining establishments.

UCASCODENW27

AWARDBSc (Hons)

DURATIONFull-time,three years


LOCATIONEaling

Scan the QR code above formore course information or visit:uwl.ac.uk/NW27

CAREER OPTIONSThis course will prepare youto work within restaurantson a fast progression routeto senior chef roles, or foodand beverage management.You might also considerproduct development orworking as a chef on a yachtor in private households.

It also prepares you for avariety of roles outside ofthe kitchen, including foodjournalism, product design,and teaching and education.

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FdA/BA (Hons)Event Management From conferences, exhibitions, weddings and sporting occasions tocharity, arts and live music events, this course covers the key aspects of event management needed for a successful career in this rapidlyexpanding and exciting industry, both nationally and internationally.

Course overviewThis course provides an opportunity for you todevelop skills in event management. It focuses on the key event practices and principles to giveyou an understanding of how events are plannedand developed, how to win bids for event contractsand the design techniques used to create eventexperiences. You will learn how to plan andmanage events at community, national andinternational levels in areas such as exhibitions,brand experiences, sports awards, ceremonies,festivals, weddings and conferences.

In the first year you will gain a comprehensiveunderstanding of the events industry and buildrelevant skills such as planning events and managinglogistics. We will then build on this foundation in the second year where you will learn about a rangeof areas, including live event management, eventbidding, sales and marketing and wedding planning.The final year takes a more strategic approach,looking at event design, conference and exhibitionstudies, impact analysis and future issues and trends. You will also complete a dissertation based on an area of particular interest to you.

Foundation degree students will complete Levels 4 and 5 of the course and will have theopportunity to top-up to the BA (Hons) onsuccessful completion (based on grade pointaverage). Those undertaking the full BA (Hons) will study Level 4 through to Level 6.


Close to world-class facilities such as the Wembleyand Twickenham Stadiums, unique London venuessuch as the National History Museum, HamptonCourt and Kew Gardens, as well as some of theworld’s most prestigious conference hotels, we are ideally located to provide the academic andpractical skills you will need to progress within in the events industry.


For the BA (Hons), applicants will need 200 UCASpoints normally in a minimum of two subject areas,plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade A*–C, or equivalent.

English language requirementsIELTS 5.5 overall and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the four individual components(reading, writing, speaking and listening).

For detailed information on internationalequivalences and alternative entry qualifications, please refer to page 145.

Key factWe have excellent links with the industry, to help you gain the required 400 hours of workexperience during Levels 4 and 5 of the course.

AWARDFdA/BA(Hons)

DURATIONFull-time,FdA: Two yearsBA (Hons):Three years

CAREER OPTIONSOnce you’ve successfullycompleted the course, youwill be prepared for careersin a range of areas, includingexhibitions, road shows,conferences, corporatehospitality and festivals. You will also be prepared toset up as a freelance eventorganiser or a weddingplanner, for example.




LOCATIONEaling

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FdA/BA (Hons) EventManagement with Hospitality


Course overviewThese courses give you the opportunity to developskills in events and hospitality management. Itfocuses on the key event practices and principles togive you an understanding of how events areplanned and developed, how to win bids for eventcontracts and the design techniques used to createevent experiences. You will learn how to plan andmanage events at community, national andinternational levels in areas such as exhibitions,brand experiences, sports awards, ceremonies,festivals, weddings and conferences.

To complement the event modules, you will study hospitality modules that look at the provision and management of food and beverage services or production. In addition, you will study essential business modules that will provide you with an understanding of areassuch as managing people, project management,sales and marketing, and accounting.

Throughout the first and second years of the course, you will be expected to undertake 400hours of events work experience. Our PlacementOffice has over 75 event companies, who are ableto offer our students relevant work to help themachieve this requirement.

Foundation degree students will complete Levels 4 and 5 of the course and will have the opportunity to top-up to the BA (Hons) onsuccessful completion (based on grade pointaverage). Those undertaking the BA (Hons) will study Level 4 through to Level 6.

Entry requirementsFor the FdA, applicants will need 160 UCAS points normally in a minimum of two subject areas, plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade A*–C, or equivalent.

For the BA (Hons), applicants will need 200 UCAS points normally in a minimum of two subject areas, plus GCSE English andMathematics at grade A*–C, or equivalent.



These courses give you the opportunity to develop skills in events and hospitality management, for example, catering and conference management.

AWARDFdA/BA(Hons)

DURATIONFull-time,FdA: Two yearsBA (Hons):Three years

CAREER OPTIONSThe event management and hospitality industriesoffer challenging andenjoyable career options,within a wide range ofsectors nationally andinternationally.

On completion of thiscourse, you will be able toapply for a range of roles in many areas includingcorporate hospitality,exhibitions, conferences and live events.




LOCATIONEaling

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FdA/BA (Hons) EventManagement with Tourism These courses provide an opportunity to develop skills in eventmanagement together with knowledge of the tourism sector.Together events and tourism are a major source of employmentand income generation in the UK.

Course overviewThese courses provide an opportunity for you todevelop skills in events and tourism management.It focuses on the key event practices and principlesto give you an understanding of how events areplanned and developed, how to win bids for eventcontracts and the design techniques used to createevent experiences. You will learn how to plan and manage events at community, national andinternational levels in areas such as exhibitions,brand experiences, sports awards, ceremonies,festivals, weddings and conferences.

To complement the event modules, you will alsostudy tourism modules that will enable you to applyevent management principles to tourism relatedevents, and to understand the role that events playin developing tourism destinations. In addition, you will study essential business modules that will provide you with an understanding of areassuch as managing people, project management,sales and marketing, and accounting.

Throughout the first and second years of thecourse, you will be expected to undertake 400hours of events work experience. Our PlacementOffice has over 75 event companies, who are able to offer our students relevant work to help them achieve this requirement.


Foundation degree students will complete Levels 4 and 5 of the course and will have theopportunity to top-up to the BA (Hons) onsuccessful completion (based on grade pointaverage). Those undertaking the BA (Hons) will study Level 4 through to Level 6.


For the BA (Hons), applicants will need 200 UCASpoints normally in a minimum of two subject areas, plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade A*–C, or equivalent.

English language requirementsIELTS 5.5 overall and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the four individual components (reading, writing, speaking and listening).


AWARDFdA/BA(Hons)

DURATIONFdA: Full-time,two yearsBA (Hons): Full-time,three years


LOCATIONEaling

CAREER OPTIONSTogether events and tourismare a major source ofemployment in the UK andboth offer challenging andenjoyable career options,within a wide range ofsectors. On completion ofthis course, you will be ableto apply for a range of rolesin many areas includingcorporate hospitality,exhibitions, conferences, live events, cruise ships and international events in tourism.


UCAS CODEFdA: N893BA (Hons):N892

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FdA/BA (Hons) Top-upFood and Professional Cookery


Course overviewThis course takes a practical approach to give you knowledge of the theories and concepts thatunderpin professional cookery. It is based on a classical foundation, combined with moderncooking trends and techniques. You will develop a range of kitchen techniques, including workingwith pastry and you will undertake a range of non practical modules, including Microbiology, Food and Nutrition, and Hospitality BusinessManagement, which will give you the skills to become a successful supervisor within a kitchen environment.

To support your practical studies, you will undertake a six to seven month work placement within akitchen environment. The placement will beundertaken in a well recognised establishment,where you will be able to practice your technicaland professional skills.

Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to take part in a range of activities outside of the classrooms and kitchens, including enteringnational and international competitions, exhibitingat events and industry visits. We also invite ourpatrons to give guest lectures, training sessions and dinners – in recent years James Martin, Heston Blumenthal, Cyrus Todiwala and GaryRhodes have supported our students.

Foundation degree students will complete Levels 4and 5 of the course and will have the opportunityto top-up to the bachelors degree on successfulcompletion (based on grade point average).

Entry requirementsFor the FdA, applicants will need 160 UCAS points normally in a minimum of two subject areas, plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade A*–C or equivalent.

For the BA (Hons) Top-up, applicants will need anFdA in Food and Professional Cookery or equivalent.



What our students saySamantha Munt-Oliver, 2nd Year student

“I started at the University in 2007 and spent three years studying for my Chef and Restaurantdiploma, which I really enjoyed. I am now in my second year of the Foundation Degree inProfessional Cookery and I plan to continue onto the BA (Hons) course”.

Food and professional cookery is a subject that has an ever increasing interest with theUK and international communities. This course explores a range of issues and theoriesrelated to food, and is underpinned by the development of excellent practical skills.

AWARDFdA/BA (Hons) Top-up

DURATIONFdA: Full-time,two years(including workplacement)BA (Hons) Top-up: Full-time,one year


LOCATIONEaling

CAREER OPTIONSOnce you have successfullycompleted this course, youwill be in a position to takeon a variety of operationalroles within the hospitalityindustry. It will prepare youto work within kitchens in a range of establishments,including restaurants,bakeries, cafes and coffeeshops. You might alsoconsider running your own food business.

Scan the QR code above formore course information or visit:uwl.ac.uk/D600 (FdA)uwl.ac.uk/D630 (BA (Hons) Top-up)

UCAS CODEFdA: D600BA (Hons) Top-up:D630

Entry requirementsFor the BA (Hons), applicants will need 200 UCASpoints normally in a minimum of two subject areas,plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade A*–C,or equivalent.

For the Top-up, applicants will need an FdA, a HND or a DipHE in a hospitality related subject.



Key factWe have a student centred approach where youwill have regular personal tutorial group sessions.Our lecturers and tutors are accessible to give youadvice and guidance.


Course overviewOn these courses, you will learn about themanagement of hospitality products and services,and you will be encouraged to develop a strategicapproach to the ever-changing business, economicand social demands placed on the industry.

On the BA (Hons) you will undertake a one yearwork placement. The work placement can beundertaken in any sector of the hospitality industry,either in the UK or abroad and will provide you with essential experience and knowledge ofworking within the industry.

We use a combination of continuous assessmentmethods, to ensure that you have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills and abilities in a variety of ways including presentations, group work andpracticals, as well as reports, essays and exams. We also provide a contemporary learningenvironment, with a range of e-learning facilities to support your development.

Those undertaking the BA (Hons) will study Level 4 through to Level 6. Those undertaking the BA (Hons) Top-up will study Level 6 only.

These courses will allow you to develop your technical, supervisory and managerialabilities within the context of the hospitality business. Once you’ve completed ourFdA Hospitality Operations Management, the BA (Hons) Top-up provides you withan opportunity to gain a bachelors degree.

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CAREER OPTIONSThis course will help you to develop the skills andknowledge needed formanagement within thediverse hospitality industry.Our graduates typically joininternational hotel andleisure groups, or pursuecareers in restaurantcompanies, the contract orlicensed sectors, or run theirown hospitality businesses.

Scan the QR code above formore course information or visit: uwl.ac.uk/N220 (BA (Hons))uwl.ac.uk/N865 (Top-up)

AWARDBA(Hons)/BA (Hons)Top-up STARTING

September 2013

LOCATIONEaling

DURATIONBA (Hons): Full-time, four years (including work placement)BA (Hons) Top-up: Full-time, one year

UCAS CODEBA (Hons): N220BA (Hons) Top-up: N865

FdA HospitalityOperations Management This course will allow you to develop your technical, supervisory and managerial abilities within the context of the hospitality business. Once you’ve successfully completed this course, our BA (Hons) Top-up provides you with an opportunity to gain a bachelors degree.

Course overviewOn this course, you will learn about themanagement of hospitality products and services,and you will be encouraged to develop a strategicapproach to the ever-changing business, economicand social demands placed on the industry.

You will undertake a one year work placement. The work placement can be undertaken in anysector of the hospitality industry, either in the UK or abroad, and will provide you with essentialexperience and knowledge of working within the industry.

Throughout the course, we use a combination of continuous assessment methods, to ensure that you have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills and abilities in a variety of ways including presentations, group work and practicals, as well as reports, essays and exams. We alsoprovide a contemporary learning environment, with a range of e-learning facilities to support your development.

Entry requirements160 UCAS points normally in a minimum of twosubject areas, plus GCSE English and Mathematicsat grade A*–C, or equivalent. Applicants must beworking in a hospitality role.



Key factWe have a student centred approach where youwill have regular personal tutorial group sessions.Our lecturers and tutors are accessible to give you advice and guidance.

UCASCODEN862

AWARDFdA

DURATIONFull-time,three years(including workexperience)


LOCATIONEaling

CAREER OPTIONSThis course will help you to develop the skills andknowledge needed formanagement within thediverse hospitality industry.Our graduates typically joininternational hotel andleisure groups, or pursuecareers in restaurantcompanies, the contract or licensed sectors, or runtheir own hospitalitybusinesses.

Scan the QR code above formore course information or visit:uwl.ac.uk/N862

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BA (Hons) Hospitality Management and Food Studies

Course overviewThis course will give you the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed formanagement within the diverse hospitalityindustry. It will help you to develop a strategicapproach to the ever-changing business, economicand social demands placed on the industry, while developing your knowledge and skills in food and beverage management.

Throughout the course, you will take a range ofmodules relating to hospitality operations andmanagement. In addition, you will study specificfood studies modules, including Food andBeverage Service Studies or Food ProductionOperations, Food, Society and Culture, and Food Policy. You will also learn about sales and management, managing resources, andmanagement accounting and decision-making, to help you develop the appropriate business skillsto successfully manage a hospitality business.

To complement your academic studies, you willundertake a one year work placement betweenyour second and third years. The work placementcan be undertaken in any sector of the hospitalityindustry, either in the UK or abroad, and willprovide you with essential experience andknowledge of working within the industry.

Entry requirements200 UCAS points normally in a minimum of two subject areas, plus GCSE English andMathematics at grade A*–C, or equivalent.

English Language requirementsIELTS 5.5 overall and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the four individual components (reading, writing, speaking and listening).


This course will allow you to develop your technical, supervisoryand managerial abilities in hospitality, while providing a particularfocus on the provision of food and drink.

UCASCODEND26

AWARDBA (Hons)

DURATIONFull-time,four years(including workplacement)


LOCATIONEaling

CAREER OPTIONSThe food service sectoroffers excellent employmentprospects for successfulgraduates of this course.There are a range ofpossible career routes that you might consider,including food and beveragemanagement, restaurantmanagement, banquetingmanagement orconference management.

Scan the QR code above formore course information or visit:uwl.ac.uk/ND26

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FdA/BA (Hons)/BA (Hons) Top-upInternational Hotel Management


Course overviewOn these courses, you’ll develop the specialist skills and knowledge needed for managementwithin the international hotel industry. You willlearn about the management of internationalhotel products and services and in the final yearyou will develop a strategic approach to hotelmanagement within the constantly changingglobal environment.

You will learn how to effectively manage resources,people and information. In addition, we willencourage you to develop valuable transferableskills such as teamwork, problem solving, decision-making and time management, as well as presentation, analytical and IT skills.

If you’re studying the FdA or the BA (Hons), you will undertake a one year work placement. The work placement can be undertaken in any sector of the hospitality industry, either in the UK or abroad, and will provide you with essential experience and knowledge of working within the industry.

Foundation degree students will complete Levels 4 and 5 of the course, and will have theopportunity to top-up to the BA (Hons) onsuccessful completion (based on grade pointaverage). Those undertaking the BA (Hons) will study Level 4 through to Level 6.

Entry requirementsFor the foundation degree, applicants will need 160 UCAS points normally in a minimum of two subject areas, plus GCSE English andMathematics at grade A*–C, or equivalent.

For the BA (Hons), applicants will need 200 UCAS points normally in a minimum of two subject areas, plus GCSE English andMathematics at grade A*–C, or equivalent.

For the Top-up, applicants will need an FdA, an HND, or a DipHE in a relevant subject.



These specialist courses offers you an excellent combination of academic learning andpractical industry-focused study, through a one year work placement. This combinationof knowledge, skills and experience leads to excellent employment opportunities withinthe global hotel industry.

AWARDFdA/BA(Hons)/BA (Hons)Top-up

CAREER OPTIONSOn successful completion of this course, you will be equipped with theknowledge and skills to work within internationalhotel companies, with thepossibility of working in other countries andexperiencing other cultures.

After completing this course,you may choose to specialisein a specific business functionof international hotelmanagement, for exampleoperations, marketing,finance or human resources.

Scan the QR code above formore course information or visit:uwl.ac.uk/N863 (FdA)uwl.ac.uk/N221 (BA (Hons))uwl.ac.uk/N867 (Top-up)

DURATIONFdA: Full-time, threeyears (includingwork placement)BA (Hons): Full-time, four years(including workplacement)BA (Hons) Top-up:Full-time, one year

UCAS CODEFdA: N863BA (Hons):N221BA (Hons)Top-up: N867


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FdA Travel and Tourism Located in west London, the heart of Britain’s tourist sector,this course offers an excellent combination of academiclearning and practical, industry-focused study, opening up excellent career opportunities when you leave us.

Course overviewAccredited by the Institute of Travel and Tourism,this course is designed around one of the world’smost exciting and vibrant industries – tourism. It provides you with an understanding of thestructure, nature and operating characteristics of the international tourism industry and isdesigned to give you the practical experience you need to complement your academic studies.

You will learn about contemporary issuesassociated with the travel and tourism industry,such as visitor attractions, tour operators, travel agencies, transportation for tourism, and governments and tourism, and you willundertake a one year work placement. This will give you the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge of the travel and tourism industry, and to put theory into practice within a real business environment.

Throughout the course, we will deliver a range of management related modules to support your subject specific studies. You will learn aboutsales and marketing, legislative frameworks andmanaging people, which will provide you with the core knowledge to work successfully within a travel and tourism business environment.


Once you have successfully completed this course, (based on grade point average) you can choose to go onto the final year of ourBA (Hons) Travel and Tourism Management course, to gain a bachelors degree.

Entry requirements160 UCAS points normally in a minimum of two subject areas, plus GCSE English andMathematics at grade A*–C, or equivalent.



Key factA career within the travel and tourism industryprovides you with truly global opportunities. Our graduates have found and continue to findexciting work placements all over the world.

UCASCODEN810

AWARDFdA

DURATIONFull-time,three years(including workplacement)


LOCATIONEaling

CAREER OPTIONSOn successful completion of this course, you canexpect to start your career in a variety of differentareas, including touroperations, retail travel, visitor attractions, the hotelor airline industries, thecruise sector and publicsector tourism agencies.


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BA (Hons) Travel and Tourism Management


Course overviewAccredited by the Institute of Travel and Tourism,this course is designed around one of the world’smost exciting and vibrant industries – tourism.It provides you with an understanding of thestructure, nature and operating characteristics of the international tourism industry and isdesigned to give you the practical experience you need to complement your academic studies.

You will learn about contemporary issuesassociated with the travel and tourism industry,such as visitor attractions, tour operators, travelagencies, transportation for tourism, andgovernments and tourism. In your final year, you will have the opportunity to choose optionalmodules, to allow you to tailor the course to suit your interests and you will complete a dissertationbased on an area of particular interest to you.

At the end of your second year, you will undertake a one year work placement. This will give you the opportunity to enhance your skills andknowledge of the travel and tourism industry, and to put theory into practice within a realbusiness environment.

Throughout the course, we will deliver a range of management related modules to support your subject specific studies. You will learn aboutsales and marketing, legislative frameworks and

managing people, which will provide you with the core knowledge to work successfully within a travel and tourism business environment.

Entry requirementsUCAS points200 UCAS points normally in a minimum of two subject areas, plus GCSE English andMathematics at grade A*–C, or equivalent.



What our students saySoraya Gharib, final year student

“Studying Travel and Tourism Management at UWL has already opened the most exciting doorsfor me. For example my one year work placementwith Universal Studios in Orlando, which has beenan incredible experience, or a career opportunity at the Olympic Games. I am more than confidentthat this course was the right choice for me”.

Located in west London, the heart of Britain’s tourist sector,this course offers an excellent combination of academiclearning and practical, industry-focused study, opening up excellent career opportunities when you leave us.

UCASCODEN801

AWARDBA (Hons)

DURATIONFull-time,four years(including workplacement)


LOCATIONEaling

CAREER OPTIONSA career within the traveland tourism industryprovides you with trulyglobal opportunities. Ourgraduates have found andcontinue to find excitingwork placements all over the world. On successfulcompletion of this course,you can expect to start yourcareer in a variety ofdifferent areas, includingtour operations, retail travel, visitor attractions, the hotelor airline industries, thecruise sector and publicsector tourism agencies.


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