Q: Tuition Fees

For 2025 entry, tuition fees for full-time are £8,250 per year. Additional Costs Course-Related Travel (Placements/Work Experience/Voluntary/Site Visits Variable depending on the distance travelled and the method of transportation. Materials and Printing Core texts, journals and reading lists should generally be available in the St Helens Town Centre Campus Library or University of Central Lancashire. However, students may prefer to buy their own copies. These can be purchased from any source. Equipment Students will provide their own day-to-day stationery items e.g. pens, pencils, notebooks. Students will have access to computers and Microsoft Office 365 package at University Centre St Helens, however, you may wish to purchase your own laptop. Trips Students are required to undertake a formal work placement whilst on the Foundation Degree. Dependant on the nature of the placement, a DBS check may be required. Approximate cost is £44.

Question 1

Start Date and Duration

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The course will start in September and will take two years, full-time to complete.
This course will take place at our Town Centre Campus, Water Street, St Helens, WA10 1PP.

Question 2

Course Content

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Question 3

Assessment Methods

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Question 4

Entry Requirements

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For 2024 entry, you will need 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points.
	All applicants should hold relevant level 2 maths and English qualifications, equivalent to GCSE grade C/4 or above.
	Those progressing from a level 3 pathway would be expected to have one or more of the following:
	
		A Levels &#8211; CCC (104 &#8211; 112 UCAS points)
		BTEC Extended Diploma &#8211; DMM
		BTEC Diploma &#8211; D*D
		Access to Higher Education Course &#8211; Pass (104 &#8211; 112 UCAS points)
		International Baccalaureate Diploma &#8211; Pass (including 104 &#8211; 112 UCAS points from higher level subjects)
		IELTS &#8211; 6.0 (with no component lower than 5.5)
		GCSEs &#8211; 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English

Prior Learning and Experience
	
	University Centre St Helens welcomes applications from mature students (aged 21&#043;) and students from a varied range of backgrounds and experience. Offers of a place on the degree will not be based solely upon academic qualifications alone and related skills gained in the workplace will also be considered.
	
	Additional Entry Requirements
	All suitably qualified applicants will be invited to attend an interview. Your interview is designed to be an informal meeting and will also provide an opportunity for you to discuss and explore your career interests with the Programme Leader.

Information for International Applicants
	 If you are a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national, you may need to apply for a Tier 4 visa in order to enter and study in the UK. However, please note that University Centre St Helens does not hold a Tier 4 Sponsor Licence to support student visa applications.

Question 5

Course Cost

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Question 6

Future Progression Opportunities

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Question 7

Degree Overview

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Approved By:

UCAS Code: 
					N800

Institution Code: 
					S51

Campus: 
					St Helens Town Centre

Entry Requirements: 
					Please see entry requirements section below.

Programme Specification:
					Download Programme Specification

Programme Handbook: 
					This will be given out at the start of the programme

ProgrammeLeader: 
					Jen McGilljmcgill@sthelens.ac.uk

Question 8

Modules

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YEAR 1
		  YEAR 2

Creativity, Enterprise and Scholarship | BM1001 |  20 Credits
			Contemporary Issues in Global Hospitality Industry | BM2012 |  40 Credits

Global Hospitality Organisations | BM1008 |  40 Credits
			Tourism Drivers and Trends | BM2013 | 40 Credits

Professional Practice in Tourism, Hospitality and Events | BM1009 |  20 Credits
		  Global Meetings Industry and Business Events | BM2016 |  20 Credits

Tourism Today | BM1010 | 40 Credits
			Destination Management Field Work | BM2014  | 20 Credits

Question 9

Learning Environment and Assessment

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This Foundation Degree takes a hands-on-approach to learning, through theoretical and practical based sessions, workshops, group work and presentations. You will also benefit from trips and guest lecturers.
	The first-year professional practice module will provide a realistic workplace setting, allowing you to apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired from the degree.
	Assessment methods include practical assessments, case studies, poster presentations, work placements, reflective writing, personal development planning, exams, written assignments and a research seminar/conference presentation.
	Work Placements
	During this degree, you will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience through a work placement. In the first year, you will work in our on-site fine dining restaurant, Colours. In the second year, placements will take place overseas, and will be linked with the Destinations Field Work module. More details about work placements can be provided upon request.

Question 10

Tuition Fees

Accepted Answer

For 2025 entry, tuition fees for full-time are &pound;8,250 per year.
	
	Additional Costs

Course-Related Travel (Placements&#047;Work Experience&#047;Voluntary&#047;Site Visits
				Variable depending on the distance travelled and the method of transportation.

Materials and Printing
				Core texts, journals and reading lists should generally be available in the St Helens Town Centre Campus Library or University of Central Lancashire. However, students may prefer to buy their own copies. These can be purchased from any source.

Equipment
				Students will provide their own day-to-day stationery items e.g. pens, pencils, notebooks. Students will have access to computers and Microsoft Office 365 package at University Centre St Helens, however, you may wish to purchase your own laptop.

Trips
				Students are required to undertake a formal work placement whilst on the Foundation Degree. Dependant on the nature of the placement, a DBS check may be required. Approximate cost is &pound;44.

Question 11

Financial Support

Accepted Answer

Subject to eligibility, students can apply for a tuition fee loan from Student Finance England to cover the full cost of tuition fees, which means you don&#8217;t have to pay anything upfront and there&#8217;s nothing to pay back until you&#8217;re qualified and earning over &pound;481 a week, &pound;2,083 a month or &pound;25,000 a year. You may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs. Visit our finance support page for more information.
	
	Study Enhancement Gift
	
  All new, first year (level 4), full-time undergraduates studying a qualifying Foundation Degree, Bachelor&#8217;s Degree or Higher National Diploma at University Centre St Helens, will receive a non-repayable Study Enhancement Gift up to the value of &pound;400. This could be a specific gift, such as a laptop, or subject specific equipment, extra qualifications or trips and visits.
	For more information, visit our study enhancement gift page.

Question 12

Careers and Progression

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This Foundation Degree is intended for those who are interested in pursuing a career in tourism, hospitality or events with the goal of progressing into a management position including:
	
		Tour Operator
		Travel Agent
		Cabin Crew
		Hospitality Manager
		Event Co-ordinator

YEAR 1	YEAR 2
Creativity, Enterprise and Scholarship \| BM1001 \| 20 Credits	Contemporary Issues in Global Hospitality Industry \| BM2012 \| 40 Credits
Global Hospitality Organisations \| BM1008 \| 40 Credits	Tourism Drivers and Trends \| BM2013 \| 40 Credits
Professional Practice in Tourism, Hospitality and Events \| BM1009 \| 20 Credits	Global Meetings Industry and Business Events \| BM2016 \| 20 Credits
Tourism Today \| BM1010 \| 40 Credits	Destination Management Field Work \| BM2014 \| 20 Credits

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Approved By:
UCAS Code:	N800
Institution Code:	S51
Campus:	St Helens Town Centre
Entry Requirements:	Please see entry requirements section below.
Programme Specification:	Download Programme Specification
Programme Handbook:	This will be given out at the start of the programme
ProgrammeLeader:	Jen McGilljmcgill@sthelens.ac.uk

Course-Related Travel (Placements/Work Experience/Voluntary/Site Visits	Variable depending on the distance travelled and the method of transportation.
Materials and Printing	Core texts, journals and reading lists should generally be available in the St Helens Town Centre Campus Library or University of Central Lancashire. However, students may prefer to buy their own copies. These can be purchased from any source.
Equipment	Students will provide their own day-to-day stationery items e.g. pens, pencils, notebooks. Students will have access to computers and Microsoft Office 365 package at University Centre St Helens, however, you may wish to purchase your own laptop.
Trips	Students are required to undertake a formal work placement whilst on the Foundation Degree. Dependant on the nature of the placement, a DBS check may be required. Approximate cost is £44.

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FdA Tourism and Hospitality Management (Full-Time) – 2025 Entry

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More information

Prior Learning and Experience

Additional Entry Requirements

Information for International Applicants

Work Placements

Additional Costs

Study Enhancement Gift

Connecting Classroom to Career

Veterinary Nurse

Pet Behaviour Counsellor

Zoologist

RSPCA Inspector

Animal Care Worker

Dog Groomer

Events & Open Days

School Leavers’ Enrolment

School Leavers’ Enrolment

Let’s get social

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