Ulster University Foundation Degree Hospitality & Tourism Management with Specialisms

This course offers exciting, modern and engaging content, embracing all three industries. It provides students with the opportunity to appreciate the symbiotic relationship that binds Hospitality & Tourism, while simultaneously acquiring a balanced mix of academic and practical skills.


Academic Year: 2024/25

Course Code: 10734

Campus: Bangor

Study Type: Full-Time

Education Level Higher Education

Sessions

The following sessions are open for application on this course:

Campus & Course Type Start
Full-Time
Bangor
02/09/2024

Course Structure

This programme is currently under review with Ulster University and as a result some content may be subject to change.

The course provides a strong vocational content delivered through Hospitality & Tourism 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 Hospitality & Tourism industry.

Modules Studied Include:

  • Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism
  • Food and Beverage Service Operations
  • Events perations
  • Global Destinations
  • Introduction to WBL
  • Management in Action
  • Managing Financial Performance
  • Employability
  • Skills Food and Beverage Management
  • WBL in Practice
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing & Entrepreneurship  

By the end of the entire course, students are expected to provide evidence of a total 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 student's own efforts for identifying appropriate placements.  

This programme is based on a hybrid learning model with a focus on face-to-face delivery.

 

Contact Hours

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

Entry Requirements

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

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  

How will I be assessed and given feedback?
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.

Where will it take me?
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).

How will it make me more employable?
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.

Additional Costs
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.

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

Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

In addition to the above Terms & Conditions students must also adhere to the following:
  • Comply with College Policies and procedures
  • Submit all coursework and assessments by specified dates, coursework submitted without consent after the deadline shall not normally be accepted.
  • Pass all modules in each year of study in order to proceed to the next year of the programme 

Available Sessions Summary

The following sessions are open for application on this course:

Campus & Course Type Start
Full-Time
Bangor
02/09/2024

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Ulster University Foundation Degree Hospitality & Tourism Management with Specialisms
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Bangor

02/09/2024

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£2850.00

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