UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Programme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme
and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and
demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17
1. Awarding Institution / Body
University of Central Lancashire
2. Teaching Institution
Runshaw College
3. University Department/Centre
School of Management
4. External Accreditation
None
5. Title of Final Award
FdA Tourism and Events Management
6. Modes of Attendance offered
Full or Part Time
7. UCAS Code
N893
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking
Group(s)
QAA 248 05/08 Subject benchmark statements
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism.
Foundation Degree Qualification benchmark
None
9. Other external influences
10. Date of production/revision of this
form
April 2015
11. Aims of the Programme
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To provide an intellectually stimulating and vocationally relevant programme that will enable
students to gain skills, knowledge and experience that will prepare them to work in the tourism or
events industries.
To deliver a coherent suite of modules that address vocational development with specific
reference to employability as well as providing underpinning subject knowledge of tourism and
events management that will afford opportunities for academic progression.
To promote an ethos of self-development and self-management, enabling the identification of
ongoing professional development needs and strategies for achievement
12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Recognise the economic, environmental, socio-economic, political and technological
impacts of tourism and events management.
A2. Recognise the significance of diversity issues in the planning and management of
activities within tourism and events management.
A3. Demonstrate an ability to investigate the scale and scope of the events industry.
A4. Demonstrate an understanding of trends within the tourism industry.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Modes of delivery include teacher-led lectures, student-led seminars and workshops, group and
individual tutorial sessions. Student learning is encouraged and supported by Moodle (web-based
virtual learning environment), reflective practice and study groups. Learning will also occur through
practical activities such as planning and working at events, as well as through experience of working
in the relevant industries.
Assessment methods
Essays, reports, group and individual presentations, case studies, examinations, work-based
assessments, timed assessments, seminars, student led practical sessions, and open ended
exercises which may have a work-based element.
B. Subject-specific skills
B1. Recognise and demonstrate the skills needed to manage human resources.
B2. Demonstrate the need for good financial planning within the tourism and events industries.
B3. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of marketing in tourism and events
management.
B4. Develop an ability to problem solve in an ever changing operational environment.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Modes of delivery include lectures, seminars and workshops, practical activities incorporated into
teaching, detailed notes and discussion. Student learning is encouraged and supported by Moodle
(web-based virtual learning environment), reflective practice and study groups.
Assessment methods
Practical reports, group and individual presentations, case studies, student led practical
sessions/demonstrations.
C. Thinking Skills
C1. Identify and evaluate sources of information.
C2. Recognise competing theoretical and methodological positions from a variety of sources.
C3. Consider alternative solutions to tourism and event management issues.
C4. Integrate theory and practice.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Thinking skills are developed throughout all modules. Students will develop these skills through a
combination of review and experimental academic work. The variety of teaching and learning
experiences offered will facilitate the students experience greatly. These include workshops, lectures,
seminars, utilising a combination of case studies, debates, discussion, personal study, group review
and personal development planning.
Assessment methods
Work-based exercises, essays, reports, case studies, presentations, seminars, timed assessments,
examinations, reflective diaries, Personal Development Files.
D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1. Develop effective communication skills.
D2. Plan and manage own time to achieve a specific objective.
D3. Develop an ability to work as part of a team.
D4. Develop an ability to work independently.
D5. Develop and enquiring, open-minded and creative attitude tempered with social awareness.
Teaching and Learning Methods
These skills are developed throughout a range of modules. Again, the variety of teaching and learning
experiences offered will facilitate the students experience greatly. These include detailed notes and
use of industry related case studies, a range of lectures, seminars, tutorials and discussion groups.
Learning will also occur through practical activities such as planning and working at events, as well as
through experience of working in the relevant industries.
Assessment methods
Work-based project, case studies, essays, group and individual presentations, practical sessions,
reflective diaries, Personal Development Files. A range of lectures, seminars, tutorials and discussion
groups.
13. Programme Structures*
Level
Level 5
Module
Code
RT2201
RT2202
RT2203
Module Title
Research Project in the Work Place
Special Interest Tourism
Strategic Business Tourism
Management
RT2204 International Event Management
RT2205 Sports Tourism and Events
RT2206 Global Sustainability
Level 4
RT1201 Personal, Professional and
Academic Skills Development
RT1202 Events Management
RT1203 Introduction to Human Resource
Management and Operations
Management
RT1204 Planning an Event
RT1205 Contemporary Issues in Travel
RT1206 Tourism and Events Marketing
15. Personal Development Planning
14. Awards and Credits*
Credit
rating
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
Foundation Degree
Requires 240 credits
including a minimum of 100
at Level 5
Exit Award Foundation
Certificate
Requires 120 credits at Level
4
20
20
20
Students will develop skills valuable to potential employers. These will include:
 self-organisation
 good written communication
 good oral communication
 team work
 problem solving
The Department has introduced a system that aims to help students identify the skills that need
development and to take action to improve those skills.
The approach has three components, closely linked together, as shown below. These are:
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A Personal and Academic RECORD / PORTFOLIO for each student.
A PERSONAL TUTOR
'SKILLS' which are embedded within the modules.
Students are encouraged to make good use of all the resources on offer to help develop potential.
The course will adopt and implement PDP procedures. This will enable the students to:
 Develop skills of reflection on their academic, personal and professional development
 Increase their own self awareness of their own skills, qualities, attitudes and capabilities
 Improve their own learning and performance by taking responsibility for their own
development and developing the necessary skills for independent learning
 Identify their own strengths, weaknesses and needs, and direction for change
 Set goals and plan action for developing, monitoring and reviewing their own progress
 Compile their own records of learning experiences and achievements, including progress
reviews, personal reflections and action plans
 Plan realistically for their career progression and manage their own career development and
lifelong learning
In addition to the above, Personal Development Planning will feature throughout all modules with
tutors highlighting student’s strengths and areas for development. These will form action points for
personal tutorial sessions when students will agree SMART targets in order that personal and career
goals can be met.
16. Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic
qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study.
These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to
entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you
should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
The normal entry requirement for the FdA Tourism and Events Management is 180 UCAS points of
which 80 are at A2 level or equivalent. However, in line with our support of Access to Higher
Education applications will be considered without this if the student can show the ability to benefit
from degree level studies. The University’s Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL/ APEL) scheme will
apply, to allow recognition of alternative or professional qualifications, life experience, motivation and
commitment. If the student does not have the standard entry qualifications they may be invited for
interview in order to allow the course team to determine this and if they have not studied recently,
they may be given a key skills assessment to enable the teaching team to direct support
appropriately.
17. Key sources of information about the programme
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www.uclan.ac.uk - UCLan website.
www.runshaw.ac.uk - Runshaw College website.
Prospectus
Fact sheet
Learning Resource Centres
www.ucas.ac.uk – UCAS website, specifically FD course finder
18. Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Programme Learning Outcomes
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
Module
Level Code
Module Title
RT2201 Research Project in the Work
Place
RT2202 Special Interest Tourism
RT2203 Strategic Business Tourism
Management
RT2204 International Event
Management
RT2205 Sports Tourism and Events
RT2206 Global Sustainability
Note:
RT1201 Personal, Professional and
Academic Skills Development
RT1202 Events Management
RT1203 Introduction to Human
Resource Management and
Operations Management
RT1204 Planning an Event
RT1205 Tourism, Airline and Cruise
RT1206 Tourism and Events Marketing
Core (C) or
Option (O)
Knowledge and
understanding
A1
A2
A3
Subject-specific Skills
A4
B1
B2
B3
B4
Thinking Skills
C1
C2
C3
Other skills relevant
to employability and
personal
development
C4 D1
Comp
Comp
Comp
Comp
Comp
Comp
Comp
Comp
Comp
Comp
Comp
Comp
Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks
D2
D3
D4
D5