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.
| Award Name | Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Ulster University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 | Ulster University |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Contact Hours
19 hours maximum studying and preparing assessments in your own time per week, including use of online materials.
Entry Requirements
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)
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
Careers / Further progression
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.
Further information
Start Date: 02/09/2024.
Bangor Campus
12
£2,850. 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.
Year: 2024/25.
Applications are now open for 2024.
Visit apply.serc.ac.uk and apply online (see "Application Weblink").
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.
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.
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.
South Eastern Regional College
Bangor Campus
Castle Park Road
Co Down
BT20 4TD
Email: info@serc.ac.uk
Phone: 0345 600 7555