FdA Leisure and Tourism Management

Summary 2012/13

• Embark on a career in Leisure and Tourism that could take you all over the world;
• Study at your own pace and at a location convenient to you;
• Gain the skills that employers are looking for;
• Experience valuable work experience and establish contacts in the leisure and tourism industry.

This Foundation Degree is designed to offer you a valuable qualification while developing your work-based skills and experience. It covers the fundamentals of leisure and tourism management and should be recognised for exemptions in the Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management, the Chartered Institute of Marketing, and the Institute of Leadership and Management professional qualifications (subject to confirmation).

2012 Entry Requirements

A typical offer is expected to be a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points from one A level or equivalent in a related subject, plus GCSE Mathematics at grade C or equivalent.

Details

Who is this course for?

Foundation Degree courses appeal to people who may need to fit studying around their other commitments and for those who are looking to take their first step into higher education.

The flexible locations and study times of this course make it ideal for people who may not have considered higher education before.

What will I gain from this programme?

You will gain a range of knowledge and skills essential to a career in leisure or tourism management, alongside valuable industry experience.

What will I study?

Work-based learning, project work and the development of personal skills, including creating a Personal Development Plan, are key features throughout the programme.

In Year 1 you will study leisure and tourism in their wider contexts, the development of tourism across the world and the legal aspects of leisure and tourism. You will also learn about managing organisations, get an insight into business enterprise, and gain valuable work experience on an industry placement.

Year 2 compulsory modules cover leisure and tourism planning, managing the market (which includes customer service), managing people, and research methods. You can also choose a further two modules on heritage management, events planning and organisation, green tourism or hospitality management. You will also undertake another work-based learning module.

How will I study?

Lectures, seminars, individual and group research projects, videos and online learning are supplemented with learning in the workplace. Students registered for the Institute of Leadership and Management qualifications will also have the benefit of a management residential.

Who will be teaching me?

The programme will be delivered by qualified and experienced staff at our partner institutions, supported by colleagues from Edge Hill Business School. Staff from both the institutions meet regularly to review progress and activities. This partnership helps ensure that you gain a genuine higher education experience.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is by coursework and time constrained assignments. In preparation for your assessments you will need to use different methods of research using the workplace, expert professionals, tutors, library materials and the Internet.

What are my career prospects?

The Foundation Degree will equip you for a wide range of careers within the leisure and tourism industries including local authority leisure services, sports development, leisure centres, theme parks, outdoor pursuit centres, tourist and heritage attractions, the travel industry and teaching.

You will also be eligible to join the final stage of the Business and Management degree offered by Edge Hill Business School.

As a member of Edge Hill Business School, you will be encouraged to help contribute to its success during your time of study and beyond. We regard our students as ambassadors for the Business School throughout their career progression.

Further study at Edge Hill University

On successful completion of the FdA Leisure and Tourism Management, it may be possible to join directly into year 3 of our BSc (Hons) Business and Management (Leisure and Tourism) degree.

How do I apply?

Apply through UCAS for the full-time programme, for part-time study apply direct to partner college(s).

See our How to Apply pages for more information on the application process and our Admissions criteria.

Fees and Finance

For academic year 2012/13, Edge Hill University will charge £6,000pa for full-time foundation 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 academic year 2012/13, visit http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/foundationfees2012.

Please note, the above information is for UK and eligible EU students only.

Not got the entry requirements?

You can present your previous experience in work (paid or unpaid) to support your application.

Students with relevant study through either a professional body or appropriate academic course can apply to join the programme at an advanced stage.

If you do not have the GCSEs required for this programme, Edge Hill offers equivalency tests in english and mathematics.

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.

Modules

Year 1

• Work Based Learning (30 credits)
• Leisure and Tourism in Context (15 credits)
• Tourism Development (15 credits)
• Enterprise (15 credits)
• Managing Organisations (15 credits)
• Personal Skills Development (Incorporating PDP) (15 credits)
• Legal Frameworks for Leisure and Tourism (15 credits

Leisure and Tourism Management - Year 2

• Work Based Learning (30 credits)
• Leisure and Tourism Planning (15 credits)
• Managing the Market (15 credits) (includes customer service)
• Research Methods (15 credits)
• Managing People (15 credits)

Two from:

• Heritage Management (15 credits)
• Events Planning and Organisation (15 credits)
• Green Tourism (15 credits)
• Hospitality Management (15 credits)