University of Central Lancashire
Management in Tourism (Top-up) BA (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Management in Tourism (Top-up) BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Architecture.

Overall student satisfaction
72 /100
25 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in architecture, building and planning

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Architecture at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23000 £23000 £27500
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £28000 £18000 - £30000 £22500 - £37500


Salary of all UK Graduates of architecture, building and planning

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23131 £25010 £28792
25-75 percentile range £20700 - £25694 £19794 - £30100 £23742 - £35267

Course Description

Course overview

If you’re looking to succeed as a professional manager within the fast-growing tourism industry, then this top-up course is exactly what you’re looking for.

Why study with us

  • Many of our graduates are now working for large international organisations.
  • You’ll be allocated a personal tutor who’ll support you and help you to develop your study skills.
  • This is a well-respected course, taught by a specialist team of experts in the area.

What you will do

  • This programme begins with an intensive one-week induction which will give you the chance to meet other students and get up to speed with University life.
  • You’ll be allocated an academic adviser who’ll support you and help you to develop your study skills as you progress.
  • We keep most class sizes small, so your tutors will get to know you individually.

Accreditations

  • Our course has been accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, the professional body for managers and aspiring managers in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry worldwide.

Future careers

Many of our graduates are now working for large international organisations. The skills you develop on this course will equip you for management roles across the thriving tourism, events and hospitality industries.

We have strong links with employers including Merlin Entertainments and Cruise 118. Students have recently secured roles at British Airways, Cruise 118, Co-op Travel, P&O, Hilton and many others.

Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA.

Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Management in Tourism (Top-up) BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire

35% Elementary occupations
15% Skilled trades occupations
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Sales occupations
10% Teaching Professionals

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

ALL applicants must possess a Level 5 qualification, such as an HND or FdA in a relevant area in order to be considered for this course. A copy of your HND/FdA module transcripts will be requested, and the original required to be seen at enrolment.

Pass Foundation Degree with 40% in Tourism Management, Travel and Tourism, Tourism and Events, Tourism and Hospitality, Business Management and Tourism.

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Management in Tourism (Top-up), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Management in Tourism (Top-up) BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1

Additional fee information

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

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About University of Central Lancashire

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.

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undergraduates:
16990
postgraduates:
4915
Total:
21905
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