About this course
- Entry year: 2012/13
- Course code: FNV8
- Level: Undergraduate
- Tariff points: 300
- Department: Geography and Environmental Management
- Campus: Frenchay
- Duration: Three years full-time
- Delivery: Part-time, full-time
- Study Abroad: No
- Programme leader: Dr Simon Arlidge BA, PhD
Introduction
The globalisation of economies, increasing demands on the environment such as tourism, urban development, population growth and energy requirements have highlighted the need to understand the relationships between human activity and environmental impacts.
Geography with tourism has never been more relevant or interesting. From this course you will gain an insight not only into the geography of the modern world, but also the complex interactions which bring about changes in human activities within the physical environment. Tourism is now one of the world's biggest and most diverse industries. You will learn about tourism and resource management, with a focus on tourism development 'with a social and environmental conscience', emphasising the need for tourism to be planned and managed in a sustainable manner if it is not to harm the very environments and stakeholders on which it depends.
Structure
Content
As an example of content at Level 1 you will study subjects such as Environment, Society and Risk; Sustainability and Responsibility; Geographical Investigation; Tourism Principles; Tourism and the Environment; Culture, Identity and Place. These will develop the methods of analysis, skills and critical approaches needed to study geography and tourism at a specialised level. They will also introduce you to tourism management and human mobility in the 21st century.
At Level 2, a range of other modules will develop themes raised within the first year, particularly the relationships between human impact on the environment and sustainable development.
After your second year, you can choose to take a year out gaining experience, and to qualify for a 'sandwich' degree. Some students undertake voluntary work abroad whilst others seek work in the UK. Some organisations will pay or offer some financial support to students, whilst other students work for voluntary organisations, financed with a period of paid employment before they start. We offer support and guidance to help you find a placement, and you may be visited by a tutor who will also be available if you have any problems.
At Level 3 you complete a dissertation and two standard topics, a topic on tourism policy and three optional topics (e.g. Sport Tourism, Tourism Mobilities)
Teaching and learning
You will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials, supplemented by first-rate learning resources both on campus and on line, with one-to-one supervision provided for the dissertation. Assessment is mostly conducted via coursework and examinations, with occasional presentations and field-based exercises.
Special Features
Fieldwork
Field trips are subsidised by the Department but students will need to contribute towards the cost.
Careers/further study
The course is designed to enable you to develop a number of transferable skills, including the ability to communicate more effectively; to identify, analyse and solve problems; to work both independently and as a member of a team; to have a working knowledge of IT applications. You will also have a wider understanding of the geo-political inter-reactions within contemporary society. On graduation you will be better placed to secure operational, managerial and policy development positions in the private, public or voluntary sectors of the tourism industry.
Entry
Typical offers
- Tariff points: 300
- GCSE: Maths and English Language at grade C or above.
- Relevant subjects: Geography, Environmental Studies
- Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma; achievement of level 2 credits in Maths and English Language.
Advice on typical offers
In addition to the 'typical offer' given here, please read the general information about
entry requirements.
Fees
Details regarding fees and funding are available on the Money matters webpages.
For further information
- Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 84242
- E-mail: fet.admissions@uwe.ac.uk
Page last updated 14 December 2011