Sustainable Tourism Management BA(Hons)

Shape the tourist landscape of tomorrow on this innovative course, delivered in partnership with the Eden Project. Based in one of the UK’s top visitor destinations for your final year, you’ll learn about the industry’s environmental impact, and how to manage sustainable tourism.

Key details

Location	Penryn Campus
Course Duration	2 years
Attendance	Full-time
UCAS code	N832
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 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 projects, destination visits and local and global placements.

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 (up to a value of £400) 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.

This course is accredited by A Greener Festival.

We regret that this course is currently not available to non-EU applicants who’d require a Tier 4 Student Visa.

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What our students do

BA(Hons) Sustainable Tourism Management

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What our graduates do

Our graduates could go on to forge careers as travel consultants, tourism sustainability managers, sales and marketing consultants, travel operation managers and travel writers within this exciting and dynamic industry.

Course details

What you'll learn

You’ll gain a firm grounding in the processes of tourism planning as you develop an understanding of creative and innovative approaches. Exploring topics from managing resources to mastering digital marketing, you’ll consider wellbeing in the industry, develop team-working skills, hear from industry speakers, attend field trips and deliver three assessed team projects.

Year one

You’ll deepen your understanding of organisations and event planning processes, and grow your presentation skills. On top of this, you’ll consider everything from marketing and technical know-how to engaging with clients.

Modules

Marketing & Digital Media
Real World Skills
Contemporary Tourism Impacts
Wellbeing in Experience Management
Creative Innovation in Experience Management
Live Sustainable Tour Guide Project
Legal & Financial Management in the Experience Sector
Live Sustainability Challenge

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.

Modules

Team Learning & Performance
Cornish Attraction Project
Demonstrating Sustainability
Crisis Management for Tourism
Tourism Innovation Project
Creative & Ethical Leadership
Personal Research Project
Live International Destination Project

The modules above are those being studied by our students, or proposed new ones. Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes. If a certain module is important to you, please discuss it with the Course Leader.

From module information to course aims and assessment criteria, discover the full course details

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	27%	70%	3%
2	23%	75%	2%

Year

Timetabled teaching

and learning activity

Guided

independent

study

Placements

27%

70%

23%

75%

How you’ll be assessed

Year	Written exams	Practical exams	Coursework
1	0%	39%	61%
2	0%	36%	64%

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.

Staff profile

Adrian Bossey

Head of Business & Experience Design

Adrian Bossey is Head of Subject at the School of Entrepreneurship, Falmouth University and a...

Staff profile

Paul Russell

Course Leader - Sustainable Tourism Management and Sustainable Festival Management

Paul Russell started his career in the hospitality, tourism and events sectors after achieving...

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

Apply via UCAS

Ready to join us? If you're applying through UCAS Apply and Track, you'll need to reference the university and course codes below.

University code: F33
Course code: N832

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Applying as an international student?

International students can apply for a course through UCAS, via an agent or directly with the university. For more information about how to apply as an international student, visit our International applications page.

International applications

Entry requirements

We consider all applications on their own individual merit and potential. We invite all applicants to an interview day or audition to give them the opportunity to demonstrate this along with what inspires and motivates them in their field. Applicants will also be able to show their portfolio or give a performance depending on the course. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or humanities.

As a guide our typical offer at undergraduate level is 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points, primarily from Level 3 qualifications such as but not limited to A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma.

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Language requirements

For applicants whose first language is English we require you to have or be working towards GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C), or equivalent.

If English is not your first language you will need to meet the same standard, which is equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. We accept a range of in country equivalencies and approved tests.

If you need a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, you'll need to take a recognised language test that is approved and vouched for by the University. You can read our English Language Requirements for more information.

Deadlines

UK/EU applications: 15 January 2020 (for equal consideration)

Late applications will be considered if there are places available.

International fee payers can apply throughout the year. But we recommend applying as early as possible, to make time for visa and travel arrangements.

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After You Apply

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Fees, costs & funding

Tuition fees

Tuition fees 2020-21

£11,100 - full-time UK/EU

£19,000 - full-time international

Tuition fees 2021-22

£11,100 - full-time UK

TBC - full-time EU

£19,000 - full-time international

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

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 the two-year, accelerated degree, students may be eligible for an amount of Long Course Loan in addition to the standard maintenance loan, from Student Finance. The exact amount of funding support you'll receive will be calculated by your regional funding body on application.

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

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