Ulster University Foundation Degree Hospitality & Tourism Management with Specialisms

 19 hours maximum studying and preparing assessments in your own time per week, including use of online materials

GCSE and University General Entrance requirement statement

• Three GCSE to include GCSE English Language Grade C or above OR Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills Literacy

GCSE Maths

• GCSE Mathematics Grade c or above OR Pass in Essential Skills

UCAS

A minimum of 64 UCAS points including:

• Two A Levels at A2 OR
• Level 3 National Diploma 

(in alignment with UU general entry requirements)

Access Diploma

• Access Diploma in Foundation Studies with an overall average of 60%+ International requirements Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
• IELTS 6.0; (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)
• PTE 51
• Or equivalent (Examples of equivalent qualifications would be a GCSE in English, Level 3 Programmes, Essential Skills in Literacy – Grade C, ESOL Level 2 or another qualifications gained at an Institution within the UK).

Admissions

• Successful completion of the Admissions Process

APEL

• Provide evidence of ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Further details on APEL can be found in the Admissions Section of our website  

Students are assessed using a range of different methods. These include examinations, coursework, Project Based Learning, presentations, practical, posters, leaflets, role-play, and case studies. This is dependent on the requirements of each unit of study. Oral, written and online feedback will be provided during your course to help improve and monitor performance.

Previous SERC graduates have progressed to university or employment in the relevant field. Notably, this course offers specific Ulster University enhanced progression (via a Bridging provision and subject to Ulster University minimum marks entry criteria) to the BSc Hons International Hospitality Management and standard progression to both BSc Hons International Travel & Tourism Management and BSc Hons International Leisure and Events Management. It is also possible to progress from this course to other Ulster University BSc Hons courses within Ulster Business School (for example BSc Hons Marketing).

The course provides a strong vocational content delivered through tourism, hospitality and events specific modules. You will be presented with opportunities to acquire and enhance academic, technical (industry specific) and transferable skills (communication, organisational skills, problem solving, leadership, critical thinking.) which will help you to apply to relevant jobs within the tourism, hospitality and events industry. By the end of the entire course, students are expected to provide evidence of a total of 25 weeks industry experience, including the placement period. Students are strongly encouraged to identify and secure their own placement. SERC’s Placement Officer can offer support to students’ own efforts for identifying appropriate placements.

It is recommended to budget approximately £150-£200 per academic year to allow for routine field trips, uniforms, learning materials and additional part-time qualifications which may be relevant.  Any optional additional study trips that involve overnight stays would be an additional cost.

 This course is offered as a collaborative provision with Ulster University, Ulster University is the validating body, regulating the course.