Tourism and Events Management FdA

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This course gives you a strong start in the main ideas and theories in the tourism and events industries. You'll graduate with the knowledge you need to start an exciting career in this fast-paced sector.

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Overview

On this two-year foundation course, you'll learn everything you need for a successful career in the events and entertainment industry, a major part of the global economy with a huge number of graduate roles available. You'll be able to explore your interests, personalising your education to help you reach your career goals.

In the course, you'll learn about the major issues in the industry including the latest trends and practices in customer experience management. You'll be invited to guest lectures from the University's global network of industry professionals giving you first-hand knowledge and the chance to build your network.

You'll learn through traditional classroom lectures, field and study trips, company visits and activities like the Santander Enterprise Challenge and the Business Enterprise Challenge. Plus, innovative teaching methods like Virtual and Augments Reality help you understand global tourism and give you a deep understanding of the subject.

In this course, you'll learn to think critically, becoming well-informed independent learners with the transferable skills employers around the world are looking for. Plus, you'll go on work-based practice in a business you select and choose your assessments that fit with your style of learning.

Graduates from this course can go on to study the BA (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management (Top-Up).

Find out more about this course in the FdA Tourism and Events Management programme specification.

Why us?

University of the Year for Social Inclusion (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021)
Our Tourism Hospitality and Events courses received a 98% overall satisfaction rating in the 2019 National Student Survey (NSS)
Our Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism courses are 2nd in the UK according to The Guardian University league table 2019
National and international work experience opportunities
Where appropriate, field visits to regional events and tourism attractions

Our Tourism, Transport and Travel courses were ranked 3rd overall in the UK in the 2018 UK Engagement Survey
Our Tourism, Transport and Travel courses were ranked 3rd in the UK for Retention and Progression, and 2nd in the UK for Employability in the 2018 UK Engagement Survey
Our Hospitality, Events, and Tourism degrees are ranked best in the UK for student satisfaction by the Complete University Guide 2021

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Course structure

You'll be taught through both face-to-face teaching and self-study, using your own work experiences and theory to apply academic thought to real-world examples.

To help you become independent researchers, you'll have access to our Library and training on a range of digital platforms, giving you the transferable skills top employers are looking for. You'll work on your own and in groups to understand and critique the main ideas in tourism and events theory.

The course is marked through group presentations, written course work, examinations, and oral and visual presentations like academic posters and feedback will be given to help you improve.

Year 1 Modules (subject to change)

Academic development skills (30 credits)
Leading and Managing Tourism and Events Organisations (30 credits)
Legal Issues in Tourism and Events Organisations (30 credits)
The Role of Marketing in Tourism and Events Management (30 credits)

Year 2 Modules (subject to change)

Environmental Issues in Hospitality and Events (30 credits)
Exploring MICE: Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (30 credits)
Tourism Trends and Practices (30 credits)
Work-Based Learning (30 credits)

Some modules have prerequisites. Read more about what this means in our Help and Advice article.

Entry requirements

We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.

To study this course you'll need:

You must meet the minimum English language requirements to join the course.

This course is for students who have:

Just missed the grades to study the three-year degree or
Relevant work experience and want to improve their study skills

Please note: Entry requirements are meant as guides only. We might offer you an entrance interview to help us decide if you are suitable for this course if you've been out of education for some time or have employment-based knowledge.

Fees and finance

The annual, full-time, fee for this course is:

£8,750 if you are from the UK (including EU students with settled or pre-settled status resident in the UK)

Please note: Fees may be subject to change in the next academic year.

Find out more about scholarships and discounts that might be available to you.

This information was correct at the time of publication.

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Career ready

At the University of Sunderland in London, we have close links with employers and our teaching is designed to help you understand the connections between theory and practice.

Our graduates have gone on to work in management roles in the industry including as Hotel Managers, Tourism Development Officers and Resort Office Managers.

With this degree, you could work for hotels, airlines, travel agencies, events organisers, heritage attractions, Local Authorities and other public sector bodies.

Field Trips

You will have the chance to go on field visits to regional events and tourism attractions.

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Contact

Contact Student Recruitment for further information about studying at the University of Sunderland in London:

020 7531 7333

admissions-london@sunderland.ac.uk.

Read the FdA Tourism and Events Management programme specification for more information on the FdA (Hons) Tourism and Events Management course.

Page last updated: 22 March 2023

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