Liverpool John Moores University Faculty of Education, Health and Community

1. Liverpool John Moores University Faculty of Education, Health and Community BA (Hons) Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality www.ljmu.ac.uk

2. BA (Hons) in Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Introduction • TheHonours Degree top-up programme in Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality is available tostudents who have passed the Advanced Diploma from TAR University College, Malaysia; or Higher Diploma from TMC Academy, Singapore. Students graduate with BA (Hons) Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality. • Career prospects are excellent, with paid employment following for most students very soon after graduating and some graduates undertaking further studyat Masters or PhD level. Centre for Tourism, Events and Food Studies • The BA (Hons) Tourism, Leisure and Hospitalitydegree is taught by theSchool of Education, Leisure and Sport Studies. The tourism and hospitality programmes are rated very highly, and were recently ranked in the top twenty five of UK Universities by the Times Good University Guide 2014. This is amongst the top rankings of all LJMU programmes. The staff in the school have an impressive combination of senior industry experience, and internationally-recognised research publications. Although the programme has an international focus, the city of Liverpool, a top urban tourism destination, provides an excellent backdrop for studying this programme. Course Delivery The course is a 120 credit programme commencing in early May 2014 and ending inJanuary 2015. It is divided into five modules taught in blocks, so you will study one module at a time, completing all the study and assessments before moving onto the next module. Teaching methods vary from small group tutorials, seminars and workshops, to formal lectures in larger groups. The final module is highly innovative, and features distance learning, supported by Blackboard, our virtual leaning environment. Programme Structure & Content • The course content is applied to the Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality sectors. It draws upon both management and social science perspectives. The programme is structured using a number of different delivery methods. • Research Methods (12 credits): May 2014 • Taught at TAR University College and TMCAcademy by staff from LJMU, with 1 week of timetabled activities, followed by a period of on-line support from the UK. Summer Semester in the UK: June 2014 – September 2014 This 72 credit summer semester is taught in the UK and comprises the following modules: • Individual Research Study: (24 credits) • Small-group tutorials with research tutor. • Assessed through Research Proposal and Research Project. • Strategy and Change in the Workplace: (24 credits) • Strategic planning and change management • Assessed through a strategic report • The Hospitality and Tourism Consumer: (24 credits) • Understand consumers and develop strategies. • Specialise through an assessed report. Current Issues in Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality (36 credits): September 2014 – January 2015 This flexible and innovative module will be studied once you have returned home to S. E. Asia. The module is structured around topical issues facing the tourism and hospitality industry, and allows students to specialise in issues salient to their career plans. The module is fully supported by distance learning, with detailed and interactive tasks and materials provided through Blackboard, the virtual learning environment. Entrance Requirements You will need to pass the both the Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management (Hotel Management or Tourism route) at TAR University College. Alternatively, if you study at TMC Academy, you will need to pass the recognised Higher Diploma. All students will also need to pass the entrance interview in order to be accepted onto the course. Accommodation University accommodation is provided in the Atlantic Point Halls of Residence, which are a five minute walk from the teaching rooms. Students have their own en suite bedrooms and share kitchen and living room facilities in small groups. Prizes Available Top overall student Best improved performance Excellent Career Prospects Job prospects and opportunities for further study are excellent - all of our students have secured good jobs or continued with their studies at Masters level. Recent graduates enjoy enhanced job prospects in a wide range of positions and graduate training programmes. These include numerous hotel management positions, resort management, marketing, human resource management, customer services, tourist authority management, and tour operations. What previous students have said about us: Everything here is really fantastic. The in-depth explanation of the module leaders...stimulate the interests of students to participate in the studies. They have created a fantastic study experience. I have experienced a unique teaching style by having a class outside the classroom. It allows me to have a better idea with the subject. Very helpful staff in LJMU! Staff are friendly and kind, marking criteria for assessment is clearly stated as well, well done! I would recommend to my junior and my peers about LJMU. Interested? If you are interested in the course please initially contact your tutors and programme supervisors at TAR College and TMC Academy. For more information please visit: www.ljmu.ac.uk/partnership/SummerSemesterProgramme/