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International Hospitality, Events & Tourism Management (Year 3) BA
(SCQF level 9)
Events, Hospitality and Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure
Mode of Study
Full-time
Start Date
16th Sep 2024, 4 years
Location
City Campus
Applications from International Students Welcome
Overview
The International Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management programme is delivered at City of Glasgow College and validated by Queen Margaret University (QMU). This is a top-up programme for graduates of the HND Hospitality Management, HND Travel and Tourism and HND International Events Management programmes who meet the entry requirements.
The first two years of the degree programme comprise the HND programmes mentioned above. The third year will be delivered by the City of Glasgow College when you'll attend classes at college with some visits organised to QMU. If you choose to progress to Year 4 BA (Hons), you will attend classes at the QMU campus in Musselburgh, Edinburgh. The degree will be awarded by Queen Margaret University.
Throughout your time on the BA International Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management programme you'll be a matriculated student at Queen Margaret University and will have access to both college and QMU learning resources.
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Successful completion of at least one of the following programmes with C and B* in Graded Units.
- HND Travel & Tourism.
- HND Hospitality Management.
- HND Events Management.
*Minimum pass/grade C for Graded Unit 1 plus a minimum of a B for Graded Unit 2.
Additional selection requirements
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You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this programme or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
ESOL entry requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
What you study
During Year 3 you will undertake study across six modules (three per semester):-
- Hospitality, Tourism and Events for Economic and Social Change.
- Special Interest Hospitality, Tourism and Events.
- People, Planet, Purpose.
- Project Management Live Event.
- Research Methods (Online).
- New Enterprise Start-Up.
After the course
Careers
Equipping you with excellent management skills and practical expertise, this course will put you at the forefront of these exciting industries and a wealth of career opportunities.
This degree can provide an excellent stepping stone to the management training schemes of multi-national hotel groups and towards junior management roles in areas such as food and beverage management, sales and marketing, accommodation services etc.
Other graduates may choose to pursue careers in tourism management, either with tour operators or in national or local tourism bodies.
Those most interested in events will find roles in festival and events management, arts management, event logistics, conference production, sponsorship management and charity fundraising, as well as with hotel groups.
As hospitality, tourism and events are global industries, there are great opportunities for international travel at all career stages.
Continuing Study
You can progress to 4th year of study at QMU, where you would complete a further 120 SCQF credits at SCQF level 10 and graduate with a BA (Hons) in International Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management.
Teaching
How the course is taught
The course is taught using a mix of lectures, tutorials, seminars, and practical workshops. There will be an element of online delivery, but the majority of teaching will take place on campus at City of Glasgow College. You'll be expected to undertake significant periods of independent learning outside of the classroom to meet the programme requirements.
Assessment methods
Group presentations, reports and essays, reflective exercises, live events, reflective writing, research proposal, business plans and interviews.
Additional Information
Materials
A laptop or PC is essential for this course.
Dress code
Casual with the expectation to dress appropriately for visits, interviews and events.
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Mode of Study:
Full-time
Full-time
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Start Date:
16th Sep 2024
End Date:25th Apr 2025
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Location:
City Campus
Applications from International Students Welcome