Business and Tourism Management with Sandwich Placement(Hons) University of Wolverhampton

Overview

A practical and practice-based programme, this course will equip you with the agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which are vital for success in tourism organisations. The  Business and Tourism Management with Sandwich Placement(Hons) course is at  University of Wolverhampton  is based around four core pillars of being digital, sustainable, innovative and responsible tourism professionals. 

You will explore the functional areas of tourism through these themes giving an immersive experience which will result in a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by tourism organisations and destinations in the 21st century.

What's unique about this course?

• 6th in the UK for Business and Management courses (The Guardian University Guide 2025)

• The University is an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence

• The tourism course will grant an annual ITT Centre of Excellence Student of the Year award to a student identified by the university.

• The course is also aligned to membership with the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA)

Potential Career Paths

• The course will provide the student with opportunities to advance their ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies.  

• The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow students to develop their own understandings of collective responsibilities as global citizens within their local, national, and international communities. 

• The course provides an opportunity for the student to pursue a one-year work placement in employment, either in the UK or abroad.  

• Support will provide to aid with the preparation of CVs, and workshops will available that support the completion of application forms and provide guidance on interview techniques.

• Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities.  

• The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of tourism related areas including location marketing, green tourism development, and tourism research.