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Course summary
Experience training with the airline industry. Cover concept areas including marketing, global tourism, aviation safety and more. Graduate prepared for a range of related careers. The world tourism and aviation industries have continued to flourish with increased international travel. This course will give you both academic and practical insight into these fascinating sectors and will help to prepare you for a range of related careers. You will experience training with the airline industry as well as a range of field trips which will bring the subject to life. You will also cover key concept areas including marketing, global tourism, aviation safety and security, the environment and hospitality.
Modules
Year 1 (national level 4): Study Skills for the Service Sector Fundamentals of Aviation Fundamentals of Tourism and Hospitality Marketing and Business For The Service Sector Aviation and the Environment Global Tourism Year 2 (national level 5): Research Methods for the Service Sector Consultancy for the Visitor Economy Aviation, Safety and Security Current Issues for Tourism and Hospitality Optional modules: Human Resource Management for the Service Sector Tourism Fieldwork 2 Destination Branding Year 3: Hospitality, Events, Aviation and Tourism work placement (optional) Final year (national level 6): Airline and Airport Commercial Operations Risk and Crisis Management for Tourism and Aviation Strategic Planning for Tourism Optional modules: Professional Development for the Service Sector Tourism Major Project
Assessment method
Your progress will be assessed with coursework, projects, presentations, practical exercises, time-constrained and multiple-choice examinations and the major project.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- NN29
- Institution code:
- S84
- Campus name:
- Sir Tom Cowie Campus
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Your qualification will need to be assessed by the course tutor to ensure the programme content meets the required learning outcomes for accreditation of prior learning from HND, Diploma, Foundation Degree or other NQF Level 5 qualification in a related subject.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Scottish Higher - BBCCC
T Level - M
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English language requirements
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English Language Requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16000 | Year 1 |
| International | £16000 | Year 1 |
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Provider information
University of Sunderland
Edinburgh Building, City Campus
Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD