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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Tourism Studies)

University of Malta
Msida , Malta
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Tuition Fee
EUR 4,250
Per year
Start Date
Not Available
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
5 years
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Hospitality Management | Tourism Management | Travel Management
Area of study
Business and Administration | Services
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
EUR 4,250
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Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Tourism Studies

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Tourism Studies is a 5-year program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the tourism industry. The program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become effective managers in the tourism sector.


Program Overview

The program is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019, and the Bye-Laws for the award of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Tourism Studies). The program is taught through a variety of methods, including lectures, field-based practical sessions, seminars, and supervised independent research.


Program Objectives

The main objective of the Tourism Studies program is to prepare students to become effective managers in the tourism sector while developing crucial transferable skills. The program aims to provide students with a sound grounding in various aspects of the tourism industry, together with an understanding of the social, economic, and cultural frameworks that are crucial to tourism management and planning.


Program Structure

The program is divided into five years, with each year consisting of two semesters. The program includes a range of compulsory and elective units, including:


  • Year 1: Introduction to Tourism, Tourism, Travel and Destinations, Work, Leisure and Society, and Malta and the Mediterranean: Culture and Identity
  • Year 2: Industry Placement, Critical Thinking and Communication, Basic Economics for Tourism, and The Business Environment of Tourism and Culture
  • Year 3: Malta's Tourism Development, Travel and Transportation Management, Data Gathering and Analysis, and Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management
  • Year 4: Tourism Enterprises: Skills, Creativity and Management, E-Tourism: Theory and Practice, Special Interest Tourism, and Museums and the Tourism Industry
  • Year 5: Dissertation, Human Resources and Work Relations in Tourism, Branding and Tourism, and Current Issues in Tourism

Admission Criteria

Applicants must meet the general entry requirements, which include 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.


Tuition Fees

The tuition fee for non-EU nationals is Eur 4,250 per academic year.


Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Tourism Studies will be equipped with a wide range of transferable skills, making them ideal candidates 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

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:


  • Culture and Heritage as touristic products
  • Airlines and Airports Operations and Planning
  • Events Management
  • Special Interest Tourism
  • Passenger Transport Management
  • Sustainable Tourism
  • Destination Marketing and Management

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:


  • Understand and explain tourism within broader cultural, environmental, political, and economic dimensions of society
  • Interpret and evaluate tourism as a phenomenon and as a business system
  • Understand and respect the diverse nature of tourism, including culture and place, global and local perspectives
  • Apply relevant technology for the production and management of tourism experiences
  • Plan and organize resources for effective and efficient management of tourism organization and operations
  • Create, apply, and evaluate marketing strategies for tourism destinations and organizations
  • Identify trends and potential for more effective management of a tourism destination
  • Develop an understanding of the role of culture and heritage in the tourism activity
  • Exhibit clear understanding and commitment to ethical practices of tourism
  • Understand and apply research methodologies commonly used in the context of tourism
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