International Tourism Management FdA

**OVERVIEW**<br/>**By embarking upon a career in tourism, you can be part of an industry that has become a global phenomenon over the last 70 years. Many economies and businesses now rely on their ability to attract visitors, and international providers need to keep reinventing themselves in order to stay ahead of the curve in this evolving, uncertain and competitive environment.**<br/><br/>Whether you want to work in areas ranging from tour operations and destination management organisations to attractions and events organisations, or even set up your own business, our International Tourism Management foundation degree course at University College Birmingham will equip you with the vital industry skills and attributes to realise your career aspirations. Studying at a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence, you will learn how to analyse tourism trends and undertake industry projects in order to devise innovative, creative strategies to compete in the marketplace.<br/><br/>You will also go on a variety of residential visits both in the UK and abroad, while our range of optional modules will enable you to specialise your studies to match your interests and career aims.<br/><br/>**WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?**<br/><br/><br/>- **Residential visits** – Take on tourism projects in the UK and overseas, with essential trip costs covered by the University – past destinations have ranged from Amsterdam, Barcelona and Prague to New York, Toronto, Cyprus and The Gambia<br/><br/><br/>- **Specialise your studies** – Gain expertise in a field related to your career aims through optional modules such as Attraction Management or Aviation Management<br/><br/><br/>- **Industry approved** – Study at an ITT Centre of Excellence and work on live and simulated industry projects in association with our professional networks<br/><br/><br/>**FACILITIES**<br/>Students on our tourism courses have access to outstanding simulation facilities in our Aviation and Tourism Suite, featuring a state-of-the-art mock plane cabin as well as check-in areas, a working security gate and Galileo GDS system for training students.<br/><br/>**ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS**<br/>University College Birmingham is a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism Centre of Excellence.<br/><br/>**CAREERS AND PROGRESSION**<br/>Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:<br/>- Tour manager<br/><br/><br/>- Tourism officer<br/><br/><br/>- Project manager<br/><br/><br/>- Product manager<br/><br/><br/>- Marketing executive<br/><br/><br/>- Digital marketer<br/><br/><br/>Upon completion of the foundation degree, you can also progress onto the final year of our full BA (Hons) degree.<br/><br/><br/>- **Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course**<br/>

At University College Birmingham, you'll learn from expert lecturers with access to world-class facilities. The university has invested a huge £200 million into its facilities, creating the perfect environment. Facilities such as their Health Skills and Simulation Suite and Human Performance Laboratory give students the chance to gain practical experience and prepare for their future careers. Other facilities include the Financial Trading Suite, Prosthetics Suite and Digital Creative Studio.<br/><br/>You'll also be living in one of the best student cities in the UK. With a student population of over 80,000, Birmingham is brimming with student hotspots. Bars, pubs and clubs are dotted around the city, alongside beautiful green spaces, shopping options and business hubs. You'll also be in the home of some of the best food in the UK, with Birmingham being the home of the balti!<br/><br/>University College Birmingham's brilliant student support teams will help you throughout your studies. They offer one-to-one academic support, development sessions and skills workshops alongside health and wellness support. Every first year student will also be assigned a student experience mentor, helping you to reach your potential.<br/><br/>Register interest today and find your place at University College Birmingham!