University of Bradford: Undergraduate Programme specification UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD School of Lifelong Learning and Development Programme/course title: BA (Hons) Service Sector: Travel and Tourism Management (Top-up) Awarding Institution: Teaching Institution: Final award: Programme title: Programme approved / accredited by: Duration: UCAS code: Subject benchmark statement: University of Bradford Craven College BA (Hons) Service Sector: Travel and Tourism Management [Framework for Higher Education Qualifications level 6] BA (Hons) Service Sector: Travel and Tourism Management University of Bradford 2 years PT Date produced: March 2010 Last updated : April 2010 Introduction http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/ben chmark/honours/hospitality.asp This is the final year of a BA (Hons) degree to top-up appropriate Foundation Degrees and HNDs, building on prior knowledge of travel and tourism sector industries. It is aimed at those aspiring to middle and senior management, and provides insight into the service sectors of travel or tourism at strategic level. It develops an in depth awareness of the sectors and subject-specific knowledge, providing the opportunity to refine a range of skills and attributes to a high level. Programme Aims The programme is intended to: To provide a high quality programme of study of the processes of managing in the travel and tourism sectors, with a professional and vocational focus To provide insight at strategic level into the travel and tourism industries, current environment and issues 1
To deliver specialist knowledge informed by the Degree, subject and sector skills benchmarks To develop student skills, knowledge and awareness, personal qualities and confidence essential for successful performance in employment and wider life. To contribute to the skill base and economy of the region through widening participation in management and meeting the needs of employers by closing identified skills and knowledge gaps To prepare students for progression through level 6 of higher education and to further enhance their employability and career development Programme Learning Outcomes On successful completion of the Bachelors degree, students will be able to: Knowledge and Understanding: Demonstrate a critical knowledge of traditional and contemporary approaches to management in the tourism sector Subject Specialist: Critically analyse factors and issues within the tourism sector Personal Transferable Skills: Apply appropriate analytical tools and techniques and processes On successful completion of the Bachelors degree with Honours (in addition to the above), students will be able to: Knowledge and understanding: (Hons) Demonstrate knowledge of the elements of research and methodology relevant to the tourism sector through successful completion of a dissertation Subject Specialist: (Hons) Apply key academic concepts to the tourism sector Personal Transferable Skills: (Hons) Select, analyse, synthesise and evaluate data from a wide range of academic and industry sources 2
Curriculum Stage 3/Level 6 Module Code Module Title Type Credits Level Study period Business Level Strategy Core 20 6 1 Critical Perspectives Core 20 6 1 Dissertation International Contemporary Issues in Tourism Core (Hons) 40 6 1 and 2 Option 20 6 1 Ethics and Tourism Option 20 6 1 See Appendix 1: Curriculum Map The curriculum may change, subject to the University's course approval, monitoring and review procedures. Teaching and Assessment Strategies Teaching and learning strategies are taken from a wide range and are appropriate to the nature of the student profile. Strategies may include: lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, use of exemplars and case studies, visiting speakers, independent student reading and research, practical sessions, presentations, directed reading, problem-solving, use of VLEs, workshops. The mode of assessment is designed to match the individual module learning outcomes. A variety of assessment methods is used including: analytical report, oral presentation, case study, essay, dissertation, examination. See Appendix 2: Assessment Map See Appendix 3: Teaching Map Assessment Regulations Craven College s HE Scheme in line with University of Bradford regulations assures consistency and rigour in marking through internal and external moderation or verification as appropriate. Consistency and parity is achieved through the definition of the forms of assessment and a requirement for each programme to adopt a range of assessment methods. Assessment is governed by a structure which is rigorous and transparent. Module assessments are reported through the Route Examination Committee attended by University of Bradford representative/s. Student progression recommendations are made at the Scheme Board of Examiners and ratified by the University of Bradford. 3
Extract from the Craven College HE Scheme, p11: Figure 4. HE Scheme Board of Examiners Flowchart Internally moderated or verified marks from Route Programmes Internally moderated or verified marks from Route Programmes Work examined by External Examiner Route Examination Committees Professional and Management Studies Arts and Community Services Business Management and IT Catering and Hospitality Education and Training Travel and Tourism Art, Design and Media Hair and Beauty Community Studies Sport, Outdoor and Public Services Centre for Construction and Heritage Skills Rural and Equine Studies Scheme Board of Examiners Mitigation Decides or Recommends student Progression, Where appropriate, partner university make decisions on Progression, Awards and Reassessment 4
Admission Requirements The admission of any applicant to a programme of study (course) is based on the academic judgement that the applicant has a reasonable expectation of being able to: fulfil the aims and outcomes of the course and achieve the standard of the course Merit and Ability: To ensure that you are recruited on the basis of your relevant merits and abilities, admission and selection criteria and procedures will be monitored and reviewed by the Scheme Committee. Equal Opportunities: The Scheme will offer equal opportunities for access to its programmes and in line with college policy, the admissions procedures will operate so as to ensure that no applicant is disadvantaged on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, colour, age, marital status, disability, social class, political or religious belief and activities, unless those activities are contrary to the policies of the College. Information for applicants: The admissions policy and criteria for admission to a programme will be detailed in all published and promotional literature: HE Prospectus, college website, course leaflets. HND Diploma or equivalent Foundation Degree with relevant subject areas with 240 credit points Applicants without the above qualifications are encouraged to apply as APL/APEL may be applicable. Applicants may be asked to complete a piece of work relevant to the programme Entry onto a programme is normally at the beginning of (NQF) level 4 except where applicants may be eligible for admission on the basis of prior certificated and/or experiential learning i.e. APL and/or APEL. Normally applicants will not be admitted to a point more than half way through a level of the proposed programme of study. The importation of credit is up to 50% of the balance of the award. The College s Accreditation of Prior Learning Policy and Procedures will be applied in all cases and in discussion with the partner University Liaison Representative where appropriate. Entry onto a level 6 programme is dependent on you having completed a relevant Foundation Degree or HND. Students without a relevant level 5 qualification may be considered for admission on the basis of prior certificated and/or experiential learning i.e. APL and/or APEL, as above. 5
Learning Resources Curriculum Resources The two principal campuses of Craven College are in Skipton town centre and at Aireville on the outskirts of the town. The Aireville Campus is the principal campus for teaching the curriculum for students aged 16 to 18. As a response to changes in land-use and farming practices Craven College, supported by Yorkshire Forward and the LSC, has joined forces with Skipton Auction Mart to provide a rural studies learning facility, including an engineering workshop (rural mechanics), a commercial horticultural unit and an equestrian centre. At Leeds Bradford International Airport the College, in partnership with Yorkshire Forward, LBIA and the private sector, has created The Aviation Academy. This purpose-built education and training centre has CoVE status, in partnership with North Nottinghamshire and Doncaster Colleges, and is producing future employees with the skills and knowledge required for one of the fastest growing industries in the world. A second major development recently has been a new Centre for Construction and Heritage Studies, built to serve the increasing demand for a skilled workforce. Tyro Training is the commercial training division of Craven College, based in Skipton, serving a range of employment sectors, both locally and further afield with around 5500 clients a year. Learning Resources There are two main Learning Resource Centres and smaller focussed facilities, on each of the teaching sites, which hold the relevant resources and materials for further and higher education courses located on that site. Higher level students are supported by the provision of recommended texts, and further subject book stock plus access to study skills materials, research texts and packages, electronic information sources, including CD Roms, Athens, the College intranet, Internet and databases specific to course requirements. Quiet study areas are available. You will receive a specific higher education induction to the Learning Resource Centre and subsequent use is supported through self-help guides, Learning Resource Centre/HE VLE/Course intranet sites and staff. The College has a Moodle VLE (Virtual Learning Environment), extensively customized to Craven College. Staff are trained to use this facility to: Enhance their teaching Facilitate independent learning Track student progress Provide assessments Provide resources to support learning and assessment Facilitate peer and tutor discussion forums Computer/IT Equipment, Systems and Software The College has IT facilities based on IBM compatible computers. All computing workstations are Pentium based PC s operating Windows XP. All machines are fitted with CD Rom s which allow access to specialist information and all are connected to professional laser printing facilities. Both students and staff have free access to Internet and e-mail. All staff have access to office based networked PC s and special IT facilities are available for students with disability. The College has provision for access to Athens. The College s Technology policy is to integrate on- 6
line learning into all programmes which will be particularly effective with HE students.. IT Technicians are available to those students experiencing technical difficulties. Student Support and Guidance Extract from the Craven College HE Scheme, p 18 Learning Support In order to provide a supportive learning environment, a wide range of academic and pastoral support will be made available to you... Information on support is available direct from Craven College via your Course Team Leader. The University of Bradford also has a disability service which you may access at http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/disab/ The precise form of support available to students registered on the Scheme's courses will be set out in the individual route and course documents, but will include the following: Information on admission and induction arrangements; Information regarding Disabled Students Allowance (DSA); academic guidance and tutorial support; pastoral and welfare support; careers information and guidance. You will attend college at the beginning of the programme of study for Induction and to be familiarised with the course and its requirements. You will also experience a range of icebreaker and introduction techniques to forge group cohesion. Following this, you will normally attend the college according to the course timetable. The exact structure of each programme will be developed by course teams to remove barriers for entry and facilitate maximum participation. Staff associated with the programmes will negotiate and provide individual support through individual tutorials, meetings or other contact, which could also be carried out electronically. Personal progress files will form an integrated part of the curriculum. You will set up an e-mail account and access will be provided to enable them to draw upon all the on-line resources. It is also anticipated that the use of on-line learning will be developed along with the course to provide a range of on-line facilities including a web chat room for students, primarily through their course VLEs. You will receive guidance with regard to progression to Level 6 study. Information to Students You will be provided with (electronically via the VLE or in hard copy) a Course Handbook by their respective Course Team Leader, describing the educational experience specific to the programme for which they are registered. Each Course Handbook will include information on the following: Overview of the programme, including module specifications Staff and student roles and responsibilities Assessment and re-assessment arrangements Assignment submission procedures Assignment and examination schedule 7
The processes for feedback on student performance The return of assessed work to students Process for the submission of extenuating circumstances Appeal processes Rules regarding plagiarism and other forms of unfair practice University policies and initiatives Ecoversity: Ecoversity is a strategic project of the University which aims to embed the principles of sustainable development into our decision-making, learning and teaching, research activities campus operations and lives of our staff and students. The University does not claim to be a beacon for sustainable development but aspires to become a leading University in this area. The facilities created for teaching and learning, including teaching spaces, laboratories, IT labs and social spaces, will increasingly reflect commitments to sustainable development. Staff and student participation in this initiative is crucial to its success and its inclusion in programme specifications is a clear signal that it is at the forefront of thinking in programme development, delivery, monitoring and review. For more details see www.bradford.ac.uk/ecoversity Craven College completely agrees with and fully supports the University of Bradford initiative and is developing a Sustainability Strategy to be introduced in September 2010. Further Information: For further information, please check Craven College s HE Directory or Central Admissions. Central Admissions (HE) Craven College High Street Skipton BD23 1JY +44 (0)1756 791411 http://www.craven-college The contents of this programme specification may change, subject to the University's regulations and course approval, monitoring and review procedures. 8