Tourism and Hospitality Management

Partner Details

Coleg Cambria

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Foundation Degree Arts - FDA

Alternative Exit

Award Description:Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Award Learning Outcomes:Demonstrate an understanding of the contribution of disciplines, concepts and principles in explaining the nature and development of tourism Demonstrate an understanding of the domestic and international dimensions of tourism Demonstrate an understanding of the structure, operation and organisation of the tourism industry 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-CCB-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
To produce graduates who understand the structure, operation and organisation of the tourism industry in both domestic and international dimensions
To produce graduates who have a comprehensive understanding of vocationally relevant management concepts applicable to the tourism industry
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 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

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 and leisure

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Core knowledge and understanding is acquired mainly through practical fieldwork, lectures, seminars and tutorials. Web based or other open learning resources are also used in some modules. Group work is important in some modules. Development of the student as independent learner is achieved via directed and independent learning approaches within modules. Work based learning and graduate skills development are incorporated into the programme to provide a vocational element. Use of case studies and other 'work-based learning' such as guest lecturers, industry visits, at all levels. By examination and coursework. Coursework includes presentations, portfolios; individual written reports; essay; group work assignments. Industrial visits and guest lecturers are also used to provide additional work-based learning opportunities. In this way the relevance of theory to practice is developed to a strong extent.

Opportunities for work related learning

The programme has a range of activities that enable students to engage with industry and employers and experience the world of work. Guest lecturers and industry professionals are used throughout the programme to enhance and enrich the learning experience.

Programme Structure

Structure

Level 4

Level 4 Core

Level 5

Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations

The following variance to the Academic Framework regulations has been approved for this programme: Assessment through the medium of Welsh. All learners at Coleg Cambria have the right to be assessed through the medium of Welsh. Students who wish to be assessed through the medium of Welsh should inform their module tutor at the earliest possible opportunity, normally at the start of the module and then should complete a formal application within three weeks of the module’s commencement, this formal process will allow translation arrangements to be made. At submission, any work presented in Welsh will be translated into English for assessment purposes. Assessed work to be translated must be submitted through the normal formal process common to the submission of assessment materials. Our translators have been instructed to translate without changing the meaning of the work that is being presented or improving the clarity of expression. Once translated it is a student’s right to inspect the translated work for accuracy. As part of the submission process students will be asked to confirm that the translation appropriately reflects their original work as submitted, however at this stage, students are not allowed to make any substantial changes to their work other than to correct any inaccuracies in translation. The internal examiner will then mark the translated work and be able to confer with the translator where the presentation and/or meaning may appear unclear due to the nature of the translation. The marked translation and Welsh original will then be made available for external verification, during which further checks may be conducted regarding the accuracy of translation.

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