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LEI2001 – Managing Visitor Attractions
Field: EVENTS, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Co-ordinator: Alan Lovell
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Managing Visitor Attractions, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Managing Visitor Attractions (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Events Management; BA Events Management (4 Year Programme); BA International Tourism Management; BA International Tourism Management (4 Year Programme); HND Travel & Tourism Management;
Description: The purpose of this module is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the developmental, operational, strategic, marketing and micro/macro variables which influence national and international visitor attraction management. The module will allow students to explore these concepts through case studies, scenarios, industry best practice guidance and on-site learning activities at actual attractions. Content allows learners to consider visitor attractions from multi-faceted consumer and industry perspectives.
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LEI2002 – Tourism Management and Development
Field: EVENTS, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Co-ordinator: Alex Young
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Tourism Management And Development (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Tourism Management And Development, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA International Tourism Management; BA International Tourism Management (4 Year Programme); HND Travel & Tourism Management;
Description: This module investigates the growth, development and management of international tourism. It evaluates the role of agencies and stakeholders assessing the ways to balance the needs of the visitor with those of the host destination. It focuses on the practical processes of tourism management, with reference to real-world examples of international tourism development.
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LEI2006 – Risk Management in Events
Field: EVENTS, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Co-ordinator: Claire Drakeley
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Risk Management In Events (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Risk Management In Events, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Events Management;
Description: The purpose of this module is to develop student awareness of the need for effective risk identification and management. This module runs in tandem with LEI2007 allowing students to evaluate risk in a live events context. Utilising a variety of industry case studies, students will also consider a range of risk management challenges and strategies across a variety of venues and event settings.
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LEI2007 – Events Professional Practice
Field: EVENTS, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Co-ordinator: Claire Leer
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Events Professional Practice (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Events Professional Practice, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Events Management;
Description: The focus for this module is the design and feasibility of an event. This module provides the opportunity for students to complete a feasibility study for their own event concept. The event is then designed, project managed and implemented. An analysis and evaluation of stakeholder feedback is then conducted.
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LEI2011 – International Resort and Spa Management
Field: EVENTS, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Co-ordinator: Gary Mason
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Resort And Spa Management, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: Resort and spa-based leisure is a key component within the tourism industry. This module examines and evaluates mixed use and 'life-style' resorts, all-inclusive destinations, casinos, mega-resort developments, adventure, eco and luxury branded developments. Spa, wellness, therapeutic and relaxation-based visitor experiences form a significant area of study within the module.
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LEI2023 – Events and Tourism Research
Field: EVENTS, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Co-ordinator: Sarah Thangadurai
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Events And Tourism Research (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Events And Tourism Research, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Events Management; BA International Tourism Management; BA International Tourism Management (4 Year Programme); HND Travel & Tourism Management;
Description: The purpose of this module is to provide students with the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to real world environemnts via assessing a range of contemporary themes and challenges currently impacting on the events, tourism and hospitality industries. Students will consider the transient nature of the service sector and select areas of interest for further investigation and analysis.
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LEI2024 – Event Communications 1
Field: EVENTS, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Co-ordinator: Elaine Vyner-Mayes
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Event Communications 1 (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: This module provides students with the opportunity to explore the application of marketing and communications theory to the successful management of entities within the events industry. Students will have the opportunity to explore real-life cases and appreciate the impact of a range of marketing communications strategies and techniques on businesses.
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LEI2025 – Responsible Tourism
Field: EVENTS, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Co-ordinator: Anna Borley-Russell
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Responsible Tourism (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Responsible Tourism, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA International Tourism Management; BA International Tourism Management (4 Year Programme); HND Travel & Tourism Management;
Description: This module will examine the concept of sustainable development, and its global application using a range of case studies. The purpose of the module is to enable students to become familiar with the ideological underpinnings, management principles and practices relating to sustainable tourism, and have a coherent and functional understanding of the key principles.
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LEI2026 – Career Launchpad for Events, Tourism and Hospitality
Field: EVENTS, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Co-ordinator: Anna Borley-Russell
Credit Value: 10
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Career Launchpad For Events, Tourism And Hospitality (Semester 2) (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Career Launchpad For Events, Tourism And Hospitality (Semester 2), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Events Management; BA International Tourism Management; BA International Tourism Management (4 Year Programme);
Description: This module enables students to reflect on own work experience and interactions with others in order to understand how they perform in and contribute to various group environments. It further supports students in taking ownership of their own career path. The module includes support for completing the Changemaker Silver Employability Award.
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LEI2028 – Understanding the Tourist
Field: EVENTS, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Co-ordinator: Alan Lovell
Credit Value: 10
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Understanding The Tourist (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Understanding The Tourist (Semester 2), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA International Tourism Management; BA International Tourism Management (4 Year Programme); HND Travel & Tourism Management;
Description: The purpose of this module is to facilitate student?s understanding of current and future tourist typologies and will explore the nature of the tourist in a range of contexts, markets and locations. This will include the many variables that impact the tourism decision making process and subsequent provision for tourists, including key determinants such as behaviours, technology, demographics and socio-cultural, economic and political factors.
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LEI2030 – Event Communications
Field: EVENTS, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Co-ordinator: Elaine Vyner-Mayes
Credit Value: 10
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Event Communications, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Event Communications (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Events Management;
Description: This module provides students with the opportunity to explore the application of marketing and communications theory to the successful management of entities within the events industry. Students will have the opportunity to explore real-life cases and appreciate the impact of a range of marketing communications strategies and techniques on businesses.
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LEI2031 – Contemporary Issues in Events
Field: EVENTS, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Co-ordinator: Claire Drakeley
Credit Value: 10
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Contemporary Issues In Events (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Contemporary Issues In Events, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Events Management;
Description: This module explores the broad range of current trends related to events management, from the various economic, social, environmental and cultural impacts of events on a range of stakeholders, to the rise of event-related technology and other approaches to building resilience in the sector decimated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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LEI2032 – Championing Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing in Events, Tourism & Hospitality
Field: EVENTS, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Co-ordinator: Claire Drakeley
Credit Value: 10
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Championing Equality, Diversity, Inclusion And Wellbeing In Events, Tourism & Hospitality, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Championing Equality, Diversity, Inclusion And Wellbeing In Events, Tourism & Hospitality (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Events Management; BA International Tourism Management; BA International Tourism Management (4 Year Programme);
Description: This module introduces students to the core tenets of equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing as they relate to events, tourism and hospitality. Students will appreciate the ethical and practical implications of implementing EDI initiatives and will learn how to protect and support their own wellbeing and that of others.
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LEI2034 – International Resort and Spa Management
Field: EVENTS, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Co-ordinator: Alex Young
Credit Value: 10
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - International Resort And Spa Management (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - International Resort And Spa Management, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA International Tourism Management; BA International Tourism Management (4 Year Programme);
Description: Resort and spa-based leisure is a key component in the tourism industry at a regional, national and international level. Students will have the opportunity to explore the diverse range of resort developments such as mixed use and 'life-style' resorts, all-inclusive destinations, casinos, mega-resort developments, adventure, eco and luxury branded developments.