BA (Hons) Tourism and Visitor Economy Management (Top Up) at University of Cumbria

This unique top-up programme is aimed at anyone who has already completed a level 5 qualification providing a final year of knowledge and experience with which to pursue a management career in one of the most exciting and varied industries in the world. The programme combines the latest academic and industry knowledge with practical experience, helping prepare you for real-world success and giving you a distinct advantage in an increasingly competitive careers market.

Faculty: Institute of Business, Industry and Leadership  |  Duration: Full-time: 1 Year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The module content for the BA Top-Up is aligned with the UNESCO sustainable development goals around ways of thinking, sustainable competence, and ways of being. This thread allows you to consider the opportunities and challenges associated with working in the visitor economy and to develop the critical thinking skills and competences needed to ensure success. Modules include: Digital Presence, Product and Place; Visitor Economy Futures; Sustainable Strategies in the Visitor Economy; Leadership Insights; Industry Work Placement (Option); Industry Research Project (Option).

Career pathways

An emphasis on applied learning, authentic assessment and skills development ensures that graduates have the knowledge and ability to become future managers in the visitor economy and improves social impact and reach. Existing placements potentially open the door to full time working with an employer and faster career progression both in the UK and abroad

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