CTH Diploma in Tourism Management Level 4 Introduction: The Diploma in Tourism Management aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the operational aspects of the international tourism industry, together with knowledge of the basic principles which underpin the industry. Programme Structure: There are four semesters in this programme. Students need to pass all the units for the successful completion of this programme. Semester Plan: Semester 01 Travel Geography The Tourism Industry Business Computing English Language for Academic Purpose International Business Communication Semester 02 Travel Agency and Tour Guide Operations Introduction to Tourism Economics Special Interest Tourism English Language for Academic Purpose Semester 03 Destination Analysis Business Operations in Hospitality and Tourism International Business Communication Semester 04 Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality Finance for Hospitality and Tourism International Business Communication Duration: 01 Year (Full Time) Fee: (Without assessment/examinations) International Students: £4500 Local Students: £3500 Assessment: Various methods are applied- assignments, presentations and research activities which are externally assessed by the CTH (UK) Main Intakes: Jan, April, June & September Scholarship: £500 Available for brilliant students with marks 70% or above, varies course to course Entry Requirements: English language competence: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent 2 passes at GCE/VCE A Level (grades A-E) plus 3 passes at GCSE/Vocational GCSE/GCE O Level (grades A-C or 1-6) in 5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics. OR Intermediate Examinations/ Higher School Certificate at 50% or above can be accepted IELTS 5.5/PTE 43-51/TOEFL iBT 62-76 or equivalent is required where English is not your first language. All students applying for this programme must show evidence of having taken a recognised secure English language test and achieved a minimum of CEFR level B1 (IELTS 4.0) in all four components - reading, writing, listening and speaking. Progression: enables the student to apply for direct entry to Second year of Bachelors degree programmes.