Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality

Partner Details

City of Liverpool College

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Foundation Degree Arts - FDA

Alternative Exit

Award Description:Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Award Learning Outcomes:A student who is eligible for this award will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the contribution of disciplines, concepts and principles in explaining the nature and development of the tourism, leisure and hospitality industries Demonstrate an understanding of the domestic and international dimensions of tourism Demonstrate an understanding of the structure, operation and organisation of the tourism, leisure and hospitality industries Analyse, synthesise, summarise and interpret data or information Design and use various research methods Communicate results accurately and reliably to audiences using appropriate methods Manage time and work to deadlines Apply knowledge and approaches to the solution of familiar and unfamiliar problems Engage with the development of employability skills

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-LCC-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

To produce graduates with a comprehensive understanding of the contribution that disciplines and concepts play in explaining the nature and development of tourism, leisure and hospitality
To produce graduates who understand the structure, operation and organisation of the tourism, leisure and
hospitality industries in both domestic and international dimensions
To produce graduates who have a comprehensive understanding of vocationally relevant management concepts
applicable to the tourism, leisure and hospitality industries
To produce graduates who can critically evaluate information and data and demonstrate independent thinking
perhaps challenging previously held assumptions
To produce graduates who are able to function competently as reflective professionals and who can assume
responsibility for themselves and others
To produce graduates who understand the impacts of tourism, leisure and hospitality upon communities and the
importance of sustainability and social responsibility within an international tourism context
To produce graduates who engage with the development of employability skills.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of management theories and principles applicable to tourism, leisure and hospitality

Apply underlying concepts and principles including where appropriate, the application of those principles in an employment context

Effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms

Self-appraise and reflect on personal development or achievements

Search for, select, and interpret information from a variety of sources and report results using appropriate communication skills

Develop qualities and skills in order to take personal responsibility and decisions in appropriate contexts

Demonstrate an understanding of the intercultural dimensions of tourism, leisure and hospitality

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Interactive lectures, tutor-led tutorials, small group activities, self-directed learning, case studies, problem-based learning scenarios, work-based learning. Essays, reports, portfolios, presentations, debates.

Opportunities for work related learning

The programme places emphasis on work based learning and work focused learning. The programme requires candidates to be either in employment in the industry or placed in suitable work environments to complete the foundation degree. All modules contain an employability focus either in contextual teaching and assessment. Care has been taken to ensure that teaching, learning and assessment reflect the industry context and employability skills.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

These programme rules apply to students starting the programme from September 2022 onwards – the previously validated programme rules apply to existing students.

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