Module Code:

EF1498 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Introduce students to basic academic writing skills and conventions:
• Enable students to structure an academic essay
• Enable students to construct simple, cogent arguments in academic writing
• Increase learner autonomy as researchers
• Enhance academic presentation skills

Module Code:

TL1104 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The aim of this module is to provide students with an introduction to the hospitality and tourism sector within a global context. The module will enable students to understand the operational characteristics involved in managing a hospitality and tourism operation.

Module Code:

TL1105 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module aims to introduce students to the theory, practices and techniques of effective customer service and the achievement of service excellence. Students will blend the module themes to develop a range of knowledge, skills and experiences relevant to customer service in order to work effectively in a variety of front line Hospitality and Tourism customer-focused environments.

Module Code:

BU1025 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The module introduces students to the key issues and challenges associated with managing human resources in organisations. The module combines an introduction to the main conceptual underpinnings of human resource management with an understanding of the practical skills that are utilised by line managers who have people management responsibilities. It aims to develop the skills and qualities identified in successful entrepreneurs to meet the challenges of developing new ventures.

Module Code:

BU1026 (Level 4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module aims to build awareness of the influence of the business environment on the practices of the business, both locally and globally, and to enable students to discuss and debate a variety of connected issues.

Module Code:

EF1707 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Develop the language of second language users of English to meet high level language requirements of academic courses.
• Develop students’ awareness of academic expectations in Higher Education and help them develop knowledge and skills to meet these.

Module Code:

MD1113 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module seeks to provide an introduction to ethical decision-making in real life situations. Students are introduced to key ethical principles and values and shown how this understanding can be applied to help analyse ethical dilemmas in various areas of life. They reflect on particular real life ethical questions and the issues they raise, and debate those issues in a reasoned and logical manner.Throughout a series of debates, students actively engage in preparing, presenting, and defending their arguments to an audience of fellow students. Working collaboratively with their colleagues, the debates encourage team-working, communication skills, and the appreciation of alternative perspectives.

Module Code:

MA1601 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Develop the student’s ability to use common mathematics in non-maths-based subjects.
• Introduce the students to techniques and methods of data analysis
• Introduce the students to terminology and methods of statistical analysis.
• Develop the students’ ability to interpret data.5. Develop the student’s critical and analytical skills.

Module Code:

AL1039 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Enable students to use the target language appropriately at a basic level of competence in understanding, producing and interacting in a simple way.
• Introduce students to the culture relating to the target language.
• Equip students with a range of transferable skills.
• Develop students’ ability to work independently.

Module Code:

AL1109 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Enable students to use the target language appropriately at a basic level of competence in understanding, producing and interacting in a simple way.
• Introduce students to the culture relating to the target language.
• Equip students with a range of transferable skills.
• Develop students’ ability to work independently.

Module Code:

TL1090 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module aims provide students with an introduction to management themes and skills in relation to the service sector focusing on tourism, hospitality and events. The module further aims to develop transferrable skills in accountancy so as to provide an introduction to management theory and practice.

Module Code:

TL1091 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module acts an introduction to the study of events – and as a consequence will cover many topics and issues which will in turn be offered in more detail later in the students’ studies. Its primary aim is to illustrate the complexity and range of subjects attached to the study of events and their implication to the events industry. Individual issues and themes will be examined from multi-disciplinary perspectives wherever appropriate; these will largely stem from sociological, political, psychological, economic, comparative and environmental perspectives.

Module Code:

TL1032 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To provide students with the knowledge, skills and techniques involved in food and beverage production and service, and to enable them to apply the appropriate system to satisfy a range of consumer needs and expectations.

Module Code:

TL1047 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Tourism Destinations aims to give students a clear understanding of the geography of the world and the relationship between tourism and the natural and cultural assets of destinations. Current and future tourism destinations and generators will be identified and the transport links between them will be explored in relation to tourism development and management.

Module Code:

TL1086 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module will develop key skills in Scholarship, Research and Technology to aid students with their academic studies. Using contemporary hospitality and tourism themes as a basis, students will develop oral, debating, academic writing and research skills in the context of a higher education environment. In short the module will equip students with a complete ‘toolkit’ of academic, personal and professional skills – laying the foundation for successful academic study across all modules and on which students can build upon each successive year of study.

Module Code:

TL1088 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module is designed to complement the core level four modules on the BA (Hons) Tourism & Hospitality Management programme, by allowing students to apply skills and knowledge developed in the first year of their undergraduate programme in a ‘real world setting’.Using a problem based learning approach; students will work in small groups in partnership with local tourism/leisure SMEs and public sector agencies. The task, identified in consultation with these partners will require students to design and conduct an appropriate research or industry centred management task.The module enables students to develop the skills of research, team working, time management, communication and decision-making introduced in other modules at this level and will offer real and practical to students as future graduate managers.In engaging students directly with industry, the ‘Tourism in Action’ module will allow students to see that there are a variety of ways of approaching particular organisational problems and issues. This allows the student to understand the complexities of organisational life and tourism issues and by its nature, the module will be essentially practical in its teaching, learning and assessment.

Module Code:

TL2192 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module critically examines key cultural, sociological and anthropological underpinnings of the arts and cultural heritage events and exhibitions.This module will explore the design and nature of heritage events and exhibitions and, subsequently, outline critical themes, issues, and consequences for producing and consuming the arts and culture.Particularly, the module adopts a museological approach to heritage events and their interrelationships with both the visitor experience as well as the cultural condition of contemporary society.

Module Code:

TL2008 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module allows students an opportunity to study prevalent marketing themes, issues, and consequences within local, national, and global visitor economies, with a specific focus on the hospitality industry and tourism sector.The module will critically examine fundamental marketing management theories, principles and practices, including contemporary Information Communication Technology (ICT), with the ultimate aim for the student to become a professional and socially responsible marketing manager.

Module Code:

TL2059 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The aims of the module are:To formulate an understanding of the key factors associated with the effective management of careers in tourism, hospitality or events.To evaluate the various techniques used to acquire and develop tourism, hospitality or event employees.To analyse the relevance and application of issues related to human resource management (HRM) theory and practices within the context of employment within tourism, hospitality or event organisations.

Module Code:

TL2119 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The primary aim of this module is to provide hospitality, tourism and event management students with a professional and critical awareness of service quality management, whilst also building upon the importance of analysing and planning research in their substantive areas of study. As a consequence the first part of the module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the theories and principles of service quality within the context of the tourism, hospitality and event business environment. Whereas the second part of the module will focus upon academic research and analytical skill-building; covering a range of issues involving secondary and primary methodologies, data collection techniques, data analysis and critical writing skills.

Module Code:

TL2120 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The overall aim of this module is to equip students with an understanding of the opportunities and constraints associated with tourism development underpinned by the principles of sustainability. It provides the basis for a discussion on the validity of the concept of sustainable tourism and explores the management tools and techniques that can be deployed as a means of managing and developing tourism in a sustainable context.Ultimately the module will develop the conceptual and analytical skills of future tourism management graduates who must stay ahead of these themes in a globally conscious industry.

Module Code:

TL2191 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To enable students to demonstrate their learning from 100 hours of recent (in the last 6 months) work experience in a structured and employability focused format which allows them to develop narrative skills along with the application of theory to practice. The module further aims to allow the student to apply reflective theory to the knowledge and experience they have acquired so as to help them to formulate a career plan based upon transferable skills which can be acquired in any sector of industry linked to tourism, hospitality or events.

Module Code:

TL2050 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The aim of this module is to provide students with an in-depth insight and understanding of the development and issues relating to sport tourism as a global and emerging field. The module will focus on the key issues influencing the growth of sport tourism and the impacts that sport tourism as a phenomenon is having on both host communities and environments within rural and urban contexts. The module also enables students to critically examine the sociological and motivational characteristics of those who pursue it. Furthermore, the module aims to examine the opportunities and limitations presented by the concepts and contexts of sport tourism.

Module Code:

TL2123 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The modern day tourist's motivation and behaviour from a sociological, anthropological & psychological perspective.
• Socio-cultural issues / challenges associated with the changing demands and trends within 21st century leisure tourism.

Module Code:

MD3055 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The module aims to provide students with an insight into the actual process of running of a small business. It is aimed at students who may be considering starting their own business or working with a small business to help it growThe module aims to give students a thorough understanding of the small business sector and all the areas that impact on a small business. The module will enable students to practically apply academic theories to business and understand how small business owners make decisionsEngagement with business is a key feature of this module through case study, test trading through pop ups or working with an existing business in the profit or non-profit sector. This will allow students to gain insights to business start-up, development and on-going management.

Module Code:

TL3050 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module will critically explore the theory and practice of corporate and business strategy and its role in contributing to success in Hospitality, Tourism and Events (TH&E) organisations and the industries within which they operate both in the UK and internationally. This will develop within the students, analytical skills which will enable them to focus on areas of good practice and explain how firms are using particular strategies to successfully compete and address domestic and international strategic issues.

Module Code:

TL3051 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module aims to provide students with an opportunity to engage in critical analysis around contemporary tourism and hospitality themes, issues, and consequences. The module aims to ensure students understand real-world linkages between conceptual issues and empirical application, with a particular focus on the tourism and hospitality sector. Ultimately, the module adopts transdisciplinary case study approaches in order to develop both conceptual awareness and practical solutions to a diverse range of local, national, and international tourism and hospitality sector issues.

Module Code:

TL3923 (L6)

Credit Value:

40 UK CREDITS / 20 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The aim of the dissertation is to provide an opportunity for students to pursue an in-depth study on a topic of their own choice which is related to their substantive areas of study. Students will work independently, under limited supervision, in order to develop and demonstrate their academic skills and abilities. The dissertation will normally be based on a topic stemming from their degree studies and will demonstrate the use of primary and secondary data collection techniques. Relevant literature is to be reviewed and applied to the primary research activities to investigate the topic and present an academic report in the form of a research dissertation.

Module Code:

TL3012 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module provides an in-depth understanding of the issues involved in managing quality in service organisations. The module considers the importance of customers, employees and service delivery quality to the effective service organisation. It aims to develop the management skills and background knowledge needed in a service operation within the area of tourism, hospitality and events and complements module TL2119 Applied Research and Service Quality in TH&E. This module covers the area of managing quality service by using academic studies and contemporary industry experience from the tourism, hospitality and events industry.

Module Code:

TL3127 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To develop understanding of creative thinking compared with analytical thinking.
• To enhance skills and capability in utilising creativity techniques in problem solving and ideas building.
• To understand the relationship between creativity, innovation and change.

Module Code:

TL3140 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The objective of this module is to allow the student an opportunity to critically examine key sociological, anthropological & psychological underpinnings of tourism studies.Thus, the aim is for the student to better understand tourism experiences and motivations which will deepen their understanding of the Tourist/Visitor market. Particularly, the module adopts a multidisciplinary approach and critically explores tourism and leisure interrelationships with the cultural condition of society.

Module Code:

TL3525 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The aim of the Single Research Project is to provide an opportunity for students to study a topic of their own choice, which is related to their substantive areas of study. Students will work independently, under limited supervision, in order to develop and demonstrate their academic skills and abilities. The Single Research Project will involve the gathering and analysis of secondary data within the context of current academic theory; it will not normally entail the collection of a significant amount of primary data.