Course Information
About
Tourism and hospitality operate within a wider macro and policy environment which in turn influences and shapes how both have developed and are relevant in contemporary society.
During this module you’ll explore a range of current issues that are relevant for tourism and hospitality today to keep ahead of industry trends.
Issues reflect the era in which they emerge and so the module allows for a wider examination of issues that have contemporary relevance, acknowledging that some will have long-term relevance and others may be very time limited.
Get equipped to address and critique issues of relevance to both tourism and hospitality, and discover how to apply innovative solutions to support operational value.
As this modules reflects current issues this will impact what is covered however areas that have been covered include intercultural issues, the rising importance of food and drink as part of the tourist experience , the resilience and adaptive capacity of tourism within conflict-ridden destinations and the shifting trend towards slow tourism principles.
Delivery format
- Teaching will be delivered face-to-face on the Belfast campus.
- This course is taught on a 'block' basis over three full consecutive days (usually Wed-Fri 9-5).
- The module is assessed 100% through coursework to include written essays and a presentation.
Campus
Belfast
Term Dates
Course Start Date: 5 February 2025
This course requires on-campus attendance, at our Belfast campus, during Semester 2 in 2025 and is timetabled for the following days:
- Wednesday 05 February 2025, 09:15am - 5:15pm
- Thursday 06 February 2025, 09:15am - 5:15pm
- Friday 07 February 2025, 09:15am - 5:15pm
- Wednesday 12 February 2025, 09:15am - 5:15pm
- Wednesday 19 February 2025, 09:15am - 5:15pm
- Wednesday 26 February 2025, 09:15am - 5:15pm
Further Information
Modules
This is a 20 credit module short course - see the about section for details of content.
Entry requirements
You should hold a Second-Class Honours Degree or better OR have significant managerial / business experience.
Eligibility
Places are limited and open to applicants who:
- are over 18 years of age;
- are eligible to work in Northern Ireland;
- are ‘settled’ in Northern Ireland, and has been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years; or
- are a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK.
- meet the course specific entry requirements above.
- meet the Ulster University general entry requirements
Apply now - limited places available
There are a limited number of places for this course. Offers will be extended to those applicants who meet the entry requirements following successful completion of the application process. Applications will no longer be accepted or processed once all offers are extended. Applications will no longer be accepted or processed once all places are filled. Applications can not be considered once a course has started.
Please note you can only be funded by DfE for a maximum of two courses at any one time (including modules to a total of 45 credits per semester - if studying part-time).
- Click on the Apply Now button.
- This will take you to the online application system – if you have never used this before please click on First Time user account creation and create an account.
- Log into the system and click on New – create a new application.
- Choose Professional Develop Postgrad as the Application Type
- Choose Admission Term Academic Year 2024-2025 and complete your details.
- Click the Fill Out Application button.
- Click on Programme Selection.
- In the programme choice dropdown please choose: PG Cred Upskilling SKILLS PT Belfast.
- Please type the title of the short course you wish to study in the box below the programme choice: Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality.
- For the question, Are you applying for a funded place on one of the DfE Skills programmes?, select Yes.
- Please complete all required application sections.
- Ensure your application is complete and then submit.
- You will receive a confirmation email that the application has been submitted, please ensure you check your junk mail as well as the inbox of the e-mail address listed on your application.
- If you have sent all required information and you have been successful, you will receive an unconditional offer. You must accept this offer via email and confirm acceptance online to secure your place.
- If you have not sent all required information, you will be asked to send outstanding items. If a place is still available and you have met all requirements, you will receive an unconditional offer. You must accept this offer via email and confirm acceptance online to secure your place.
IMPORTANT: If we have requested additional items, you do not have a guaranteed place. You may lose your space if you do not provide any required information by the deadline supplied in the Request for documentation Email - Once your place is accepted, you will receive an enrolment email. You must complete the online enrolment to confirm your place and start your course.
