Course Overview

This degree course is accredited by the Tourism Management Institute. You can be confident you’ll have a great experience in a program valued by professionals and the industry.

Chester is one of the UK’s leading historic tourism destinations. It is an ideal place to explore tourism marketing, development, and management ideas that can be applied across the globe. Our business campus in the heart of the city is both state-of-the-art and welcoming. This is a special and unique place that will enable you to flourish and grow from an undergraduate student to a confident tourism professional.

Tourism is a fast-paced, competitive industry. You will develop much more than tourism knowledge. Your future employers are seeking important skills that we develop with you. You will leave with valuable experiences that will give you an edge at interviews and in the workplace. Furthermore, you will have the additional advantage of your ability to communicate in a widely spoken language.

Work on globally important sustainable tourism projects, join our Tourism Society, get involved in opportunities like hosting the national TMI conference, and take up a tourism industry placement.

General Eligibility

Typical Entry:

112

UCAS points

GCE A Level:

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC/BBC (including French for the degree with French)

BTEC:

BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM

BTEC Diploma: D*D*

T Level:

T Level at Merit accepted for the degree with Spanish

Irish/Scottish Highers:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 (including H3 in French for the degree with French)

Scottish Highers - BBBB (including French for the degree with French)

International Baccalaureate:

26 points

Access requirements:

Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

OCR:

OCR National Extended Diploma Merit 2

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - D*D*

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:

The Advanced Diploma is acceptable on its own.

Please note: A BTEC National Award, OCR National Certificate or the Welsh Baccalaureate (core) will be recognized in our tariff offer.

A Level of French or equivalent is required for French. For Spanish, a previous study in a Modern Language is not required, however for those students who are studying Spanish at A Level, the option for to study the language module post-A Level will be available.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)