Placements
88%
All courses offer you the opportunity to undertake a work placement both nationally and internationally.
In the subject area of Tourism, Transport and Travel we scored 88% for student satisfaction – best in Yorkshire.*
Part 4 — The courses
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To find out more, see our Events, Hospitality and Tourism Management brochure
With hard work comes reward. And that’s certainly the case in the events, hospitality and tourism sector. It can take months of planning to stage one event but when you get it right, it is an incredibly fulfilling experience. For the people who take part and for you too. So if you like the challenge of making big plans and helping them take shape – and thinking on your feet when thrown a curve ball – these courses could be for you. Events, Hospitality and Tourism Management are huge sectors with lots of opportunities for exciting careers across the globe. Whichever course you choose to study, we’ll give you the chance to develop your skills and your know-how. And you could take up a placement in a business to apply all your learning in a real world situation. Let’s take a look at what’s possible, course by course. Events Management BA(Hons) covers a wide range of skills. You’ll study the intricacies of the brand, identifying the target audience,
I wanted a course that incorporated customer service, travel and business management. I appreciated the emphasis on placements. Hannah Kitching, Travel and Tourism Management BA(Hons)
devising the event concept, planning the logistics and coordinating the technical aspects before actually executing all your planning and hard work in the final event. Hospitality Business Management BA(Hons) focuses on international business and the hospitality industry. You’ll have the opportunity to learn how to organise, how to get your ideas across and how to manage other people. You’ll also get the chance to take a paid placement, either in the UK or overseas. Travel and Tourism Management BA(Hons) gives you the chance to learn the fundamentals of successful business through the lens of tourism. You will develop your skills through a combination of research, practical experience and shared academic and industry knowledge. Previous graduates have gone on to work in hotels, events management companies, restaurants, leisure businesses and travel operators, both in the UK and overseas. They have taken on a wide range of roles, including International Events Co-ordinator, Conference and Events Supervisor, Sales and Marketing Manager and International Account Executive. **
Inspiring Graduate Amy Blower Amy graduated Hospitality Business Management BA(Hons) in 2014 and is now Retail Graduate Assistant Manager at Mitchells and Butlers.
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