BSc (Hons) Business and Management (Leisure and Tourism)

Summary 2012/13

• Receive a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of business whilst specialising in leisure and tourism management;
• Gain vital industry contacts and experience as well as the opportunity to spend a year in industry on a work placement;
• Develop as a communicator, team worker and leader.

Studying the Leisure and Tourism Management route on the Business and Management degree will help you understand the wide-ranging issues in the leisure and tourism industries, examine the issues organisations encounter and offer the opportunity to critically explore business, management, accounting and marketing by using theoretical concepts.

The programme investigates small and multi-national organisations within the private and public areas of the leisure and tourism industry as well as other sectors. A key feature of the programme is the work-related element, providing opportunities to apply your skills and knowledge to real situations.

2012 Entry Requirements

280 UCAS tariff points overall, plus evidence of numeracy.

Summary 2013/14

• Receive a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of business whilst specialising in leisure and tourism management;
• Gain vital industry contacts and experience as well as the opportunity to spend a year in industry on a work placement;
• Develop as a communicator, team worker and leader.

Studying the Leisure and Tourism Management route on the Business and Management degree will help you understand the wide-ranging issues in the leisure and tourism industries, examine the issues organisations encounter and offer the opportunity to critically explore business, management, accounting and marketing by using theoretical concepts.

The programme investigates small and multi-national organisations within the private and public areas of the leisure and tourism industry as well as other sectors. A key feature of the programme is the work-related element, providing opportunities to apply your skills and knowledge to real situations.

2013 Entry Requirements

280 UCAS tariff points overall, plus evidence of numeracy.

Details

Who is this course for?

If you want a thorough grounding in business and management practice and theory, whilst specialising in leisure and tourism management and developing vital industry contacts and experience, then this is the programme for you.

What will I gain from this programme?

The programme combines vocational and academic activity to give you the skills that are recognised and valued by employers. Through your studies you will gain the knowledge, insight and confidence to engage with a range of employers from a range of industries, with specialist knowledge in the dynamic and growing area of leisure and tourism.

What will I study?

The course combines the study of leisure and tourism with business and management.

All undergraduate Business and Management students follow the same course in year 1 of the programme. This will provide you with a thorough grounding in a range of business functions and introduce you to the environment in which organisations operate. The core modules cover an introduction to management and organisations, accounting, law, economics and information systems. You will also be given opportunities to develop a range of personal skills.

As you progress through the course you will specialise in leisure and tourism management. Year 2 will enhance your core knowledge while you follow the specialist route which includes leisure and tourism planning and understanding trends as well as the key issues in leisure and tourism markets.

In Year 3 you will study further business-related modules, further modules on your specialist route and complete a dissertation. You will examine how organisations make decisions and consider the social, environmental, political and economic impacts of leisure and tourism and how these impacts might be managed, reduced or embraced. Other modules look at the growing events industry, exploring the planning process underpinning any event, and considering the themes and issues in the management of our growing utilisation of heritage as a leisure and tourism product.

A critical part of the degree is the development of transferable skills. The programme will help you develop as a communicator, team worker and leader. You will also be helped to gain practical experience of the workplace so that you leave us with an enhanced CV.

Work-related learning and graduate enterprise are particular features of the programme and are integrated within the course in years 2 and 3. You can also choose to spend a year in industry on a work placement before starting your third year.

How will I study?

As well as preparing for and attending lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops, you will spend time reading and completing coursework, including written assignments, portfolios, presentations and poster and video production. Working with business is a strong theme of the programme and the workplace will be brought into your studies as well as us providing the opportunity for you to go into the workplace.

Placement

The course provides a range of placement opportunities to aid employability. In the second year there is a short organisational study module which will require that you undertake a short project-type activity. Alternatively, you can undertake a Graduate Enterprise project.

Between years 2 and 3 there is also a sandwich option offering you the opportunity to spend a year in a supervised placement. This is becoming increasingly popular and for many students is ideal preparation for full-time employment.

Who will be teaching me?

The degree is delivered by specialists in leisure, tourism, accountancy, marketing, human resource management, e-commerce and small and medium sized enterprises. The programme team includes academically and professionally qualified staff, many of whom are active researchers who publish in academic journals. All team members are people with an energy and enthusiasm for their subject.

How will I be assessed?

Throughout the programme there is a combination of different forms of assessment to test your intellectual development, vocational capability and critical thinking. Coursework often involves both individual and group-based working and includes the use of case studies and problem solving exercises. Examinations take a variety of forms, using both seen and unseen questions.

What are my career prospects?

A degree in Business and Management with a Leisure and Tourism specialism will equip you for a range of career opportunities in the leisure and tourism industries in addition to those in a variety of general business and management areas.

Typical graduate careers include events management, the arts and heritage industry, public and private leisure provision, accountancy, administration, banking, education, finance, human resource management, marketing, public and private sector management, retailing and enterprise.

Further study at Edge Hill University

• Master of Business Administration
• MA Management
• MSc Management Development
• Secondary PGCE Business Education

Related Programmes

• FdA Leisure and Tourism Management
• BSc (Hons) Business and Management
• BSc (Hons) Business and Management (Accounting)
• BSc (Hons) Business and Management (Human Resource Management)
• BSc (Hons) Business and Management (International Business)
• BSc (Hons) Business and Management (Marketing)
• BSc (Hons) Business and Management (Part Time)

A Great Study Environment

Edge Hill University’s stunning £8m Business and Law building provides state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities for students in the Business School and Department of Law and Criminology. The three-storey building offers modern seminar and meeting rooms and social learning areas which encourage a more informal and interactive style of learning. A roof garden and atrium are other attractive features along with a 100-seater lecture theatre.

As a student with the Edge Hill Business School you will study in an outstanding and dynamic learning environment, with some of the most contemporary and cutting-edge facilities in higher education. You will be encouraged to take an active part in the success of the Business School within the business community - throughout your programme of study and beyond.

Based in 160 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the Ormskirk Campus is a unique and inspirational place to study. Industry standard resources and cutting edge technology combine to make an interactive and highly advanced teaching and learning environment. Everything you could want is on one site with 25 acres of sport and leisure facilities, more than 1,400 rooms in halls of residence and fantastic modern spaces in which you can study and socialise.

The University library gives you access to thousands of books, journals, online resources and extensive PC and media provision. You'll get all the support you need to succeed, reflected in Edge Hill University being ranked in the top two in England for students' personal development, and the top three in the country for assessment and feedback, in the 2011 National Student Survey. The University is also featured in the top four in England for graduate employment.

How do I apply?

Apply online through UCAS at www.ucas.ac.uk.

Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/apply for more information on the application process and our Admissions criteria.

Fees and Finance

For academic year 2012/13, Edge Hill University will charge £9,000 for full-time BA, BSc and LLB degrees. Eligible students will not have to pay upfront for their tuition. The cost of tuition will be paid by a loan which you will only start to repay once you have finished the course and are earning over £21,000.

Eligible full-time students can also apply for a maintenance grant, subject to household income, and a non-means-tested loan to help with living costs.

Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships for prospective full-time students. These include £2,000 Entrance Scholarships rewarding determination, commitment and achievement in creative arts, performing arts, sport and volunteering. Eligible entrants with outstanding grades are recognised through the £1,000 High Achievers Scholarship.

The University will also be offering awards, worth £3,000 in cash benefits and fee/accommodation waivers for academic year 2012/13, to eligible prospective full-time students through the National Scholarship Programme.

For more information on scholarships, including eligibility criteria for each award, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships.

To find out more about fees, grants and loans for full-time study in academic year 2012/13, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradfees2012.

For students choosing the 4-year route, tuition fees and financial support arrangements are the same as the equivalent year of the full-time programme, with fees for the sandwich year still to be confirmed.

Please note, the above information is for UK and eligible EU students only. International students should check the fees and finance information at www.edgehill.ac.uk/internationalfees2012.

Not got the entry requirements?

Students returning to education may present their previous experience in work (paid or unpaid) to support an application.

If you have 240 credits from the FdA Leisure and Tourism Management, or equivalent, it may be possible to join directly into year 3 of this degree as progression route to BSc (Hons).

Direct entry to year 2 of the programme is available to students who have obtained an HND in Business Studies with overall merit.

Where can I find out more?

If you would like to receive a copy of our prospectus or be kept updated about forthcoming events, contact the Course Information, Advice and Guidance Team by emailing study@edgehill.ac.uk or calling 01695 657000.

If you want to attend one of our open events held throughout the year, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays to book your place.

You will also find Edge Hill University staff at many national careers fairs and UCAS events.

Still want more?

If you have any questions you would like to ask the programme leader about this course, please contact:

• Darren Hoad, Edge Hill Business School, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP
• Tel:01695 657656
• Email: hoadd@edgehill.ac.uk

Overseas students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international or email international@edgehill.ac.uk for further information.