International Tourism & Hospitality Management (top-up)

This course is specifically designed for holders of HND qualifications or similar UK and international qualifications. The award allows you to gain a full honours degree in one year.

This course has been specifically designed to meet the needs of the international tourism industry and is composed of four compulsory modules plus two designated modules. You are encouraged to take a critical and analytical perspective to your understanding of tourism business theory combined with a proactive business development approach throughout.

The course is accredited by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI) and the Tourism Society, the professional bodies for tourism management in the UK.

By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:

• You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.

• Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.

• We invest more money into your education than 90% of Universities in the UK**

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Stage Three
• Research Project (Compulsory)
• Tourism & Hospitality Business Consultancy (Compulsory)
• International Destination Management for Tourism & Hospitality (Compulsory)
• Achieve Your Potential (Compulsory)
• Leading and Developing Tourism & Hospitality Teams (Compulsory)
• Consumer Behaviour in Tourism & Hospitality (Compulsory)

Module information is quoted for 22/23 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly. 23/24 entry modules will be updated in June 2023.

The course is assessed in a number of ways:

• Written reports

• Client briefs

• Presentation

• Portfolio

• Examinations