Sustainable Tourism Management BA(Hons)

Be part of the future of tourism on this innovative course, delivered in partnership with the Eden Project. Based in one of the UK’s leading visitor destinations for your final year, you’ll learn about the environmental impact of tourism, and how to manage sustainable tourism.

Key details

Location	Penryn Campus
Course Duration	2 years
Attendance	Full-time
UCAS code	To be confirmed
Contact	01326 254350
Subject to validation during this academic year	✔

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Introduction

This course is new for entry year 2020.

Combining the expertise and knowledge of our School of Entrepreneurship with the visionary and pioneering Eden Project, this course offers a unique approach, with sustainability at its core.

You’ll be at the heart of the action from day one; taking part in regular live team projects, destination visits and multiple micro- placements with local and global partners across a wide range of tourism sectors including coastal, eco, adventure, garden and cultural tourism.

You’ll grow your professional network and learn to tackle the social, environmental and market challenges of travel and tourism, at home and internationally, whilst studying in Cornwall - a major tourist destination.

You will:

Spend your second year studying at the Eden Project, a globally-recognised leader in sustainability.
Get the chance to work on a live project in an international tourism destination, with your travel and accommodation expenses funded as part of the course.
Undertake a minimum of six micro-placements at the Eden Project and various other locations.
Develop a sustainable approach to management in the globally expanding tourism industry.
Explore the moral and political pressures of tourism and how to manage them sustainably.
Be industry-ready with a full degree in just two years.

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Course details

What you'll learn

Together we’ll explore the impact of tourism on the environment, society and the commercial landscape. And by working on live collaborative projects on and off campus, you’ll learn to become a professional tourism manager with a proactive approach to sustainability and ethical leadership.

Year one

You’ll gain a firm grounding in the processes of tourism planning as you develop an understanding of creative and innovative approaches. Exploring everything from marketing to managing resources and engaging with clients, you’ll consider wellbeing in the industry, develop team working and presentational skills, hear from industry speakers, attend field trips and deliver three assessed team projects.
Modules
- Marketing & Digital Media
- Real World Skills
- Contemporary Tourism Sectors
- Wellbeing in Experience Management
- Creative Innovation in Experience Management
- Sustainable Tour Guide Project
- Legal & Financial Management in the Experience Sector
- Managing Sustainable Projects
- Visitor Insight Project

Year two

You’ll gain industry expertise from visiting speakers, real-world experience from field trips, and career-defining relationships from placements on and off campus, including an international residential experience. We’ll also help you develop a sustainable business plan and explore leadership and crisis management skills.
Modules
- Team Learning & Performance
- Cornish Attraction Project
- Demonstrating Sustainability
- Crisis Management for Tourism
- Tourism Innovation Project
- Creative & Ethical Leadership
- Personal Research Project
- International Destination Project

How you'll learn

On top of lectures, seminars and tutorials, you’ll learn through field trips, independent study, live projects and inspiring talks from visiting professionals.

You’ll also have the chance to go on a residential trip to an international tourism destination and work on a live project, with your travel and accommodation expenses funded as part of the course.

How you’ll spend your time

Year	Timetabled teaching and learning activity	Guided independent study	Placements
1	28%	69%	3%
2	23%	75%	2%

How you’ll be assessed

Year	Written exams	Practical exams	Coursework
1	0%	49%	51%
2	0%	49%	51%

Assessment methods

Assessment of live tourism projects.
Coursework assignments, with no formal written examinations.
Continuous assessment through visual, verbal and written assignments.

Staff

Our award-winning team is made up of experienced tourism and hospitality practitioners and highly-regarded published academics.

Facilities

Lecture theatres
Seminar rooms
Group working base room
Subject librarian
Libraries housing a collection of books and electronic and journal resources
Professional design and prototyping tools
IT suites and software packages
Excellent media facilities for producing promotional material and audio-visual content
Embedded activity within the Eden Project

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How to apply

Entry requirements

104 - 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 qualifications like A-Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma, or a Foundation Diploma.

Check how many points your qualifications are worth

We’ll also consider you based on your individual merit and potential. So get in touch if:

You’re predicted points below our requirements
You’re thinking about transferring from another institution
You have other qualifications or professional experience

Language requirements

GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C), or equivalent.

We also accept qualifications equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.

If you need a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, you’ll need to take an approved Secure English Language Test (SELT).

Fees, costs & funding

Tuition fees 2019-20

£9,250 - full-time UK/EU
£15,000 - full-time international

Typical course costs

The course includes a number of destination visits and live industry projects – all of which are included within the course fees, including the international residential experience.

If you need to bring equipment or materials with you, these will be outlined in your Welcome Letter.

The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs.

Funding

For information about funding available, please visit our undergraduate funding page

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