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88 UCAS Tariff Points                

• e.g. A-levels: B/A, BTEC: DMM, IB: 29

The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a  for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff. 

GCSEs 

GCSE grade A*-C (grade 9-4 in England) in English and Mathematics is also required. 

Alternative entry routes 

If this course interests you, but you don’t have the entry requirements to join our bachelor’s degree you could consider: 

• ‘with Foundation Year’. This route is designed to give you extra support as it provides you with an additional year (full-time) of supported study.  

Once you successfully complete your Foundation Year studies, you will automatically advance onto the main degree.  

• Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE). This is a one-year course and is equivalent to the first year of the three year, full-time bachelor’s degree. 

 Once you have successfully completed your CertHE studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remaining two years of the bachelor’s degree. 

These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree.  

Admissions Advice and Support 

We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements. 

English language requirements 

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. 

Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.

Visa and funding requirements 

If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. 

For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. 

International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.  

For full information read our visa application and guides.   

Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study. 

The programme will be assessed through a structured mix of practical assessments, placements, case studies, events, management reports, presentations, essays, travel reviews, DVDs/videos, travel blogs, feasibility studies, projects,  bid pitches and the opportunity to plan, organise and assess travel and tourism trips & experiences.

Assessments will wherever possible be designed to develop professional skills as well as developing critical thinking, leadership, management, guest service and team work in preparation for industry careers. The programme does NOT include examinations.

Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh. 

If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.

We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed. 

Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities

There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. 

Opportunities to Learn Welsh

We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.  

Our students have access to a diverse range of equipment and resources, which in most cases are sufficient to complete their programme of study. We provide the basic materials necessary for students to undertake their modules.

However, hospitality, leisure and tourism students will likely incur some additional costs associated with field trips. Year to year these costs vary from £25 at level 4, to £500 at level 5 and up to £1,000 at level 6 however these are all subsidised.

Career development bursaries of up to £1,000 are available for students to support placements, internships and events volunteering. Students may also be eligible to apply for the Discover Project to support International Mobility to support short International Placement Experiences.

Visit our Scholarships and Bursaries section to find out more.

The programme includes the opportunity to undertake integrated international placements during level 4, 5 and 6 in order to gain specialist industry experience and to develop the students professional skills.

The flexibility of the programme, focus on industry opportunities, internships & graduate placement support empowers students to gear their studies to their own career ambitions and personal circumstances.

The constant interaction with employers and focus on guest service and professional employability skills provides students with the opportunity to realise their career potential through their studies.

On graduating students from this programme have been highly successful in securing a range of operational and management positions within the International Travel & Tourism Industry.

Future career pathways may include:

• Tourism Management - Attractions, International Hotels, Events, Conventions, Festivals, Tourist Boards.
• Travel Management - Airlines, Airports, Tour Operators,  Travel Agents.
• Previous examples of graduate careers include a range of management positions with Aspen Ski Company, British Tourism Authority, Contiki Holidays, Jumeirah Resorts Dubai, Merlin Entertainment, Necker Island in the Caribbean, PGL Activity Holidays, Planos Holidays Greece, St Brides Spa Hotel, Retreats Group, Ritz Carlton Resorts Worldwide, Rockley Watersports France & UK, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Tui Holidays, Visit Wales, Walt Disney World.