Foundation in Tourism and Hospitality
Complete with the sun, the sea, and stunning scenery, Plymouth is fast gaining a reputation in the tourism industry as ‘Britain’s Ocean City’.
Whether you see yourself working in a five-star luxury hotel or for a national tourist board, a professionally accredited degree will set you in the right direction. With a strong emphasis on business and management, your University of Plymouth Tourism course will prepare you for an exciting future in a fast-paced global economy.
Special features
- > First year direct entry available
- > Optional placement year
- > A growing tourism industry - 2018 witnessed yet another record year of visitors for the region, up 5% according to official tourism body Visit South Devon.
- > Kick start your career - our graduates are snapped up by multinational corporations, specialist tour operators, national tourist boards and hospitality organisations worldwide.
- > Learn in real-life settings, including our Hotel School.
Pathways at Plymouth University
| Stage 1: Foundation | Stage 2: Your Degree Options |
|---|---|
| Foundation in Tourism and Hospitality | BSc (Hons) Events Management |
| BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management |
Location
Fees for 2021/22
International: £13,750
Fees for 2022/23
International: £14,250
Duration
Two semesters
Intakes
January, May and September
Foundation Syllabus
Semester 1
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ILS1AND3 - Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
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SCI101MB - Numerical Techniques 1
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BUS107 - Principles of ICT
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BUS108 - Business Law
Semester 2
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BUS101 - Accounting
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BUS105 - Business Studies
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BUS106 - Academic Writing
You will develop a range of transferable written skills and independent learning and research skills to prepare you for your undergraduate degree.
How will I be assessed? 100% coursework -
BUS103 - Economics
Progression rule to Stage 2
Minimum 50% pass mark in all modules with minimum 85% attendance required across all modules.
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- Foundation in Arts, Design & Architecture
- Foundation in Biological/ Biomedical Sciences & Psychology
- Foundation in Business & Management
- Foundation in Computer Science
- Foundation in Construction Management & Building Surveying
- Foundation in Engineering & Robotics
- Foundation in Environmental Sciences
- Foundation in Health & Human Sciences
- Foundation in Law
- Foundation in Maritime Business
- Foundation in Mathematical Sciences
- Foundation in Navigation, Marine & Ocean
- Foundation in Politics & International Relations
- Foundation in Tourism and Hospitality
- Postgraduate Programmes
- Pre-Masters in Business & Management
- Pre-Masters in Data & Computer Sciences
- Pre-Masters in Education
- Pre-Masters in Engineering
- Pre-Masters in Psychology
- Pre-Masters in Publishing
- Pre-Masters in Tourism & Hospitality