Overview
Would you like to kick-start your tourism/ hospitality career by earning an accredited degree in Plymouth – Britain’s Ocean City?
After completing our Foundation programme, you will gain the practical skills to either specialise in Hospitality Management or become an effective Tourism and Business Manager with the ability to operate worldwide.
You will be amongst graduates who are chosen by multinational corporations, specialist tour operators, national tourist boards and hospitality organisations worldwide.
Duration
- Two Semesters
Intakes
- September
- January
- May
Fees
- £15,950
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Special Features
- First year direct entry available
- Optional placement year
- Learn in real-life settings, including our Hotel School
Programme Details
Location: UPIC at the University of Plymouth
Intake: September, January and May
Semester 1
- ILS1AND3 – Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
100% Coursework
This module has been designed to help students develop their academic literacy and communication skills in preparation for undergraduate study. It will enable students to understand the institutional culture, practices, norms and expectations of British higher education. Our students will develop academic research and communication skills using contemporary resources. As a result, this will raise students’ English language levels to the required entry point for undergraduate entry.
- SCI101MB – Numerical Techniques 1 for Business
100% Exams
This module has been designed to present some of the fundamental aspects of numerical process and their business application to students seeking to progress to the prescribed College Stage 2 pathway. It provides students with an appreciation of the knowledge and skills needed to run a business.
- BUS107 – Principles of ICT
100% Coursework
This Principles of ICT module attempts to deliver an accurate snapshot of the state of ICT as it exists currently. It equips students with a useful set of skills in the use of common productivity software and Internet based applications. The module introduces candidates to the interesting challenges that ICT presents today and covers many anchor points that may serve as a bridge to their interests and lifestyles. These bridges include the technology in their mobile telephones, computing equipment, home appliances, motor vehicles, shopping, movies and entertainment software.
- BUS108 – Business Law
40% Coursework / 60% Exams
This module has been designed to be delivered in conjunction with University Foundation programmes in Business Studies and International Relations and Politics in order to present some of the fundamental aspects of business, business management and the legal context of operations to students seeking to progress to one of the prescribed Business undergraduate degree programmes at the University of Plymouth. Students will gain an appreciation of the knowledge and skills needed to run a business.
Semester 2
- BUS101 – Accounting
50% Coursework / 50% Exams
This module has been designed to be delivered in conjunction with Business Studies (DMD UF/BUS105) in order to present some of the fundamental aspects of accounting. Students will gain an appreciation of the knowledge and skills needed to run a business.
- BUS105 – Business Studies
50% Coursework / 50% Exams
To provide students with an introduction to the fundamentals of the context and function of business. You will explore globalisation, ethics and sustainability, operations, marketing and HR, strategy, leadership and management.
- BUS103 – Economics
50% Coursework / 50% Exams
This module has been designed to be delivered in conjunction with Business Studies (DMD UF/BUS105) and Accounting (DMD UF/BUS101) to presents some of the fundamental aspects of business and business management. Students will gain an appreciation of the knowledge and skills needed to run a business.
- BUS106 – Academic Writing
100% Coursework
To provide students with a structured introduction to all aspects and stages of the academic writing process.
To develop a range of transferable written skills to prepare students for their future academic studies and professional life.
To develop independent learning and research skills as well as encourage students to take responsibility for their personal, academic and professional development.
Careers
- Hotel manager
- Catering Manager
- Travel Agency Manager
- Event Manager
Why we chose UPIC
Hear from our students about what helped them choose Plymouth, and what is so special about their experiences as a student at UPIC.