Overview
The Tourism Management with Entrepreneurship (Hons) course from University of East London covers a wide range of topics that are essential for a career in tourism management, as well as broader themes in business management that will root your understanding of tourism in the wider business environment, helping you to remain flexible in the job market and contribute more to your employer.
Course structure
The first and second year is focused on building your key skills in tourism management while cementing the basics of good business, such as people management and marketing.In the third year, you will study core modules that cover different practical aspects of tourism management, including destination marketing, strategic management and finance. You will also have the chance to choose from a number of optional modules that allow you to focus on themes. You will also have the option of undertaking a work-based project that takes the form of a real internship at an organisation in the tourism industry.
The fourth year is the final year. In this year you will focus on an individual Research Project giving you the chance to apply your skills to a practical project of your choice. You will also study core modules covering innovation and enterprise, sustainable tourism and sports and event tourism.
Your future career
There is a vast range of careers available to those qualified in the Hospitality, Events and Tourism sectors. These could include jobs such as; expert operatives, supervisors, junior managers, creative 'intrapreneurs' and start-up business entrepreneurs (niche services) have been defined for the hotel, meetings and events, banqueting and business tourism venues. Entertainment in Stadia, Arena and Theatre venues require similar supervisory, operational and junior management roles.
UEL is connected to a number of trade and professional associations whose membership comprises employers and operatives from across the Hospitality sector. These include:
- Meeting Professionals International (MPI)
- UK Hospitality
- Institute of Hospitality (IOH)
- London Food Board
- Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA)
- HR in Hospitality
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- Personal Skills for Hospitality, Events and Tourism (Mental Wealth)
- The Business Environment for Hospitality, Events and Tourism
- The Event Industry: Concepts and Approaches
- Service and Experience Marketing
- Understanding Hospitality, Event and Tourism Experiences
- Tourism, Globalisation and Business Strategy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Entrepreneurship Hospitality Management Tourism & Leisure View 120 other Bachelors in Entrepreneurship in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- A LEVEL: Must include passes at A2 in at least two subjects.
- BTEC: Extended Diploma or Diploma
- INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE: Diploma with 25 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level.
Tuition Fee
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International
13740 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13740 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
UK: Part time: £2,310 per 30 credit module
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.