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Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management (Level 5 Foundation Degree) (Subject to Validation)

Open University
Travel & Tourism

Course Overview

This programme has been designed to prepare you for a career in the Hospitality, Tourism & Events industry. Exemptions for modules already achieved will be determined by the specific progression degree you apply to as well as the Universities regulations in relation to exemptions. A number of trips are organised as part of the programme which incur a financial cost to the Student. Mandatory day trips, approximately £40. Optional International Residential, approximately £400 - £500. Additional qualifications to enhance skills for employment are included in the course and fees associated with these are £80. Day trips, site visits and guest speakers play an important part of the programme along with additional qualifications to enhance employability and individual skills sets and it is recommended that all aspects are engaged with throughout the entire programme of study.
  • Start Date
    9 Sept 2024
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    2 years full time
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • Course: Level 5 Foundation Degree Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management FT *subject to validation by Open University
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 09/09/2024
    Fees:
    £2,500 per annum (subject to change)

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

48 UCAS Tariff points + GCSE English Grade C or equivalent (eg. Essential Skills Level 2 Literacy). Access – 50% (which includes Level 2 Communications and Mathematics). Applicants who do not meet the formal entry requirements may be eligible to apply through APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning). For details, visit: www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply. Attendance at an information session is required

ROI Requirements

48 UCAS Points plus OLC (Grade 04 or above) in English; Access – 50% (which includes Level 2 Communications and Mathematics). Applicants who do not meet the formal entry requirements may be eligible to apply through APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning). For details, visit: www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply. Attendance at an information session is required

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Attendance at Information Session

Work Placement

Placement is a compulsory part of the programme and this can be undertaken at home or abroad.

Fee Information

  • Additional Fees
  • Field Trips - £40
  • Kits - £40
  • Other - Optional International Residential, approximately £400 - £500. Additional qualifications to enhance skills for employment are included in the course and fees associated with these are £80.

What's Next?

Further Study

On successful completion you may have the opportunity to progress to a range of other HE Institutions or Universities within the UK or Ireland.

Career Prospects

You can also progress into a number of career pathways within the sectors of Hospitality, Tourism, Travel and Events.

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