The Travel and Tourism Industry offers opportunities both locally and internationally. The Travel and Tourism product in Northern Ireland has, in recent years, seen a growth in many areas such as Screen Tourism and World class events. Overall, a course in Travel and Tourism Management offers vocational and academic training to develop your knowledge and understanding of the industry, develop skills in Business, Management, study, personal development, and communication to help you enhance your career prospects.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in self-fun...
The Travel and Tourism Industry offers opportunities both locally and internationally. The Travel and Tourism product in Northern Ireland has, in recent years, seen a growth in many areas such as Screen Tourism and World class events. Overall, a course in Travel and Tourism Management offers vocational and academic training to develop your knowledge and understanding of the industry, develop skills in Business, Management, study, personal development, and communication to help you enhance your career prospects.<br/><br/>Students will have the opportunity to participate in self-funded international trips along with the option of applying for the Study USA programme (all subject to approval). Students also undertake local sight visits to attractions and events to enliven their learning experience.<br/><br/>There is also a compulsory work-based learning period in the final semester of year two which can be either local or international. Previously, students have been placed, for example, in Miami, South Africa, Mauritius, Norway, Belgium and Amsterdam as well as locally in Tourism organisations and attractions, Travel Agencies, Events companies, Hospitality organisations and the Air and Sea Ports. Assessment is typically by a combination of assignments and a project completed during the work placement.<br/><br/>Whilst studying the Foundation Degree in Travel & Tourism modules would include:<br/><br/><br/> - Global Travel Destinations<br/> - Inbound and Domestic Tourism<br/> - Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality and Events<br/> - Managing Financial Performance<br/> - Management in Action<br/> - Events Operations<br/> - Work Based Learning<br/> - Global Travel & Tourism Management<br/> - Marketing & Entrepreneurship<br/> - People Management<br/> - Personal Professional Development<br/><br/><br/>This programme of study is likely to include enrichment units, which are an additional component to enhance your employability.<br/><br/>Please read our Terms and Conditions at https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/media/5idjrsdi/belfast-met-terms-and-conditions-for-enrolment-and-application-202526.pdf before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
01/09/2025
Campus
Titanic Quarter Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
U219
Institution Code
B07
Points of Entry
Year 1
64
Minimum entry requirements are pre-defined by the College’s admissions criteria, which can be found by visiting our entry criteria page at https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/full-time/higher-education/entry-criteria-higher-education/ Enhance entry criteria for this course is listed below: A minimum of 64 tariff points at Level 3 (UCAS new tariff points for entry to Higher Education 2017) to include a minimum of two A2 level passes (Grade A-E) or equivalent. You must also have a minimum of a Grade C/04 in both GCSE English Language (or equivalent). Applicants who do not meet the tariff points but do have prior learning and/or specific industry experience may avail of the APL (Accreditation of Prior Learning) subject to BMet guidelines. Early application is advised if you require APL. Proof of qualifications MUST be provided when you enrol, e.g. exam certificates. All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, apart from language-specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.
Minimum entry requirements are pre-defined by the College’s admissions criteria, which can be found by visiting our entry criteria page at https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/full-time/higher-education/entry-criteria-higher-education/ Enhance entry criteria for this course is listed below: A minimum of 64 tariff points at Level 3 (UCAS new tariff points for entry to Higher Education 2017) to include a minimum of two A2 level passes (Grade A-E) or equivalent. You must also have a minimum of a Grade C/04 in both GCSE English Language (or equivalent). Applicants who do not meet the tariff points but do have prior learning and/or specific industry experience may avail of the APL (Accreditation of Prior Learning) subject to BMet guidelines. Early application is advised if you require APL. Proof of qualifications MUST be provided when you enrol, e.g. exam certificates. All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, apart from language-specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.
Minimum entry requirements are pre-defined by the College’s admissions criteria, which can be found by visiting our entry criteria page at https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/full-time/higher-education/entry-criteria-higher-education/ Enhance entry criteria for this course is listed below: A minimum of 64 tariff points at Level 3 (UCAS new tariff points for entry to Higher Education 2017) to include a minimum of two A2 level passes (Grade A-E) or equivalent. You must also have a minimum of a Grade C/04 in both GCSE English Language (or equivalent). Applicants who do not meet the tariff points but do have prior learning and/or specific industry experience may avail of the APL (Accreditation of Prior Learning) subject to BMet guidelines. Early application is advised if you require APL. Proof of qualifications MUST be provided when you enrol, e.g. exam certificates. All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, apart from language-specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.
Minimum entry requirements are pre-defined by the College’s admissions criteria, which can be found by visiting our entry criteria page at https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/full-time/higher-education/entry-criteria-higher-education/ Enhance entry criteria for this course is listed below: A minimum of 64 tariff points at Level 3 (UCAS new tariff points for entry to Higher Education 2017) to include a minimum of two A2 level passes (Grade A-E) or equivalent. You must also have a minimum of a Grade C/04 in both GCSE English Language (or equivalent). Applicants who do not meet the tariff points but do have prior learning and/or specific industry experience may avail of the APL (Accreditation of Prior Learning) subject to BMet guidelines. Early application is advised if you require APL. Proof of qualifications MUST be provided when you enrol, e.g. exam certificates. All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, apart from language-specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.
Minimum entry requirements are pre-defined by the College’s admissions criteria, which can be found by visiting our entry criteria page at https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/full-time/higher-education/entry-criteria-higher-education/ Enhance entry criteria for this course is listed below: A minimum of 64 tariff points at Level 3 (UCAS new tariff points for entry to Higher Education 2017) to include a minimum of two A2 level passes (Grade A-E) or equivalent. You must also have a minimum of a Grade C/04 in both GCSE English Language (or equivalent). Applicants who do not meet the tariff points but do have prior learning and/or specific industry experience may avail of the APL (Accreditation of Prior Learning) subject to BMet guidelines. Early application is advised if you require APL. Proof of qualifications MUST be provided when you enrol, e.g. exam certificates. All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, apart from language-specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £3,110 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
International | £7,735 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |