MQF Level
6
Duration and Credits
3 Years
180 ECTS
Mode of Study
Full-time
This programme of study is also offered on a part-time basis. Please consult the Registrar's website for more information pertaining to courses offered by the University.
The dynamic nature of tourism requires ongoing research, and the course is structured in a manner that transcends disciplinary boundaries in order to present you an integrated and holistic approach to the study of tourism based on recent knowledge and research. It will consider the various social, economic, political and cultural vectors that influence tourism, understand the interactions between these, whilst framing major issues and debates concerning the impact of tourism within a broader context of environmental, social, economic and cultural sustainability. The inter and intra-disciplinary broad approach adopted by Tourism Studies, is far more flexible in its outlook, and draws on relevant subject areas as necessary. Tourism is definitely an industry of the future. Growth means that more and more professionals are needed all over the world. The B.A. (Hons) in Tourism Studies provides the student with the required skills and knowledge to be a part of this growth.
The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.
Applicants who are in possession of a qualification comprising not less than 60 ECTS credits classified at Level 5 on the Malta Qualifications Framework, in an area of study related to Hospitality Management or Tourism Studies, may be admitted to Year 2 of the Course under those conditions as the Board may impose.
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By the end of the course, you will be able to:
This 5-year programme will be taught through a variety of methods, including lectures, field-based practical sessions, seminars and supervised independent research. The main aim of the course is to provide you with both lecturer-led instruction and experiential learning, with a focus on linking theory and practice. Whilst the importance of a good knowledge of subject theory will thus be emphasized, this will be taught with a view to ensuring that you will make the link to real-life situations. You are expected to conduct a formal supervised industry placement during the second year. Work placement allows you to gain invaluable experience, allowing for the applicability of theory into practice.
You will also be exposed to a range of different lecturers and will have the opportunity to benefit from the experience of invited guest speakers throughout the course and seminars. The intention behind this approach is to empower students to learn from the different perspectives that define the tourist experience.
The subject matter itself is interdisciplinary in nature. You will explore subjects such as Culture and Heritage as touristic products, Airlines and Airports Operations and Planning, Events Management, Special Interest Tourism, Passenger Transport Management, Sustainable Tourism and Destination Marketing and Management. The programme of study provides further opportunities for the student to focus on identifying and evaluating interactions through the development of linkages between different course components. Thus, whilst looking specifically at different aspects of tourism, students will also be guided in looking at these holistically.
A wide range of skills will be developed throughout the course, including research design and implementation, quantitative and qualitative data interpretation and analysis, and critical problem solving. Several of these skills will be transferable to on-the-job scenarios and to other real-life situations. Furthermore, you will be trained to be able to liaise and communicate with a wide audience, and to work successfully in interdisciplinary teams, skills which will likewise enhance their employment opportunities.
On successful completion of the course, you will be able to:
The main objective of the Tourism Studies programme is to prepare you to become an effective manager in the tourism sector whilst developing crucial transferrable skills. Specialised study-units are structured in a manner to provide the necessary understanding of the main issues facing modern tourism, and the nature of domestic versus international travel. You will be equipped with skills to critically analyse the tourism industry and its impacts on society, the environment and the economy.
Tourism Studies prepares you for the needs of tomorrow, inculcating a sense of innovation and entrepreneurship among the student body aspiring to seek out a career in the tourism industry.
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Fee per academic year: Eur 8,500
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As a graduate of the B.A. (Hons) in Tourism Studies, you will be uniquely furnished with a sound grounding in various aspects of the tourism industry, together with an understanding of the social, economic, and cultural frameworks that are so crucial to tourism management and planning. You will thus be ideally placed to join professional ranks in addressing the vibrant demands of the industry.
The focus of undergraduate business degrees is to equip you with a wide range of transferable skills to broaden your employment opportunities. Employers are interested in the transferable skills that you will possess, such as analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, strong interpersonal and communication, alongside an understanding of organisational behaviour and structures. These indicate strong potential for future development in prospective employees. The tourism specialisation of this undergraduate programme encourages you to focus on developing the skills that can be valuable for roles such as: Business Manager, Hotel Manager, Travel Consultant, Sales Manager, Business Development Executive, Marketing Executive, Operations Manager, Tour Manager, Travel Agency Manager, Event Organiser, Travel Administrator, Cultural Programme Manager, Heritage Development Manager.
You will also have the option of pursuing full-time or part-time courses at Master level, either with the University of Malta or at universities abroad. Courses offered by the Institute for Tourism, Travel and Culture include the M.Sc. in Tourism Development and Culture, the M.A. in Tourism [by research], M.A. in International Hospitality and Tourism Experience Management, and the M.A. in Tourism and Culture.
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