Languages and International Tourism (Chinese/French/German/Irish/Italian/Spanish)

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Ireland, Dublin

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Technological University Dublin

Ireland , Dublin

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

TU967

Application Fee

EUR 50

Campuses

Grangegorman

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines18-Sep-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 13,500 / year

Next Intake 18-Sep-2023

Languages and International Tourism (Chinese/French/German/Irish/Italian/Spanish)

About

Tourism continues to be one of the largest industries in the world. This exciting programme is unique in bringing together the study of tourism and languages. You will develop a high level of linguistic proficiency and cultural awareness and acquire business skills for tourism and other industries.

On graduation, you will have a wide range of graduate skills for which demand is growing. You will have preferential access to careers in the fields of international tourism in both private and state sectors, as well as in international organisations. You may choose to work in heritage management and related cultural areas where strong linguistic proficiency is essential, or engage in academic research. You might also work on the market and consumer research conducted by international and national tourism organisations. The language modules enable you to develop advanced proficiency and professional competence in one or more languages through a range of language, literary, cultural and applied modules. The tourism modules introduce you to the business of tourism and explore exciting fields such as sustainability and enterprise development.

Study Abroad

You are required to spend your 3rd year in the country of your major language. This involves a semester of study at a partner university and a supervised work placement in the tourism industry of that country.

Work Placement

In 3rd year you complete a work placement in the country of your major language.

Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Year Four

Language Modules:

French/German/Irish/Italian/Spanish Language 1A (Post-Leaving Certificate)
French/German/Irish/Italian/Spanish Studies 1

Options:

Either French/German/Irish/Italian/Spanish Language 1A
Or Chinese/French/German/Irish/Italian/Spanish Language 1B (Beginners)

Tourism Modules:

Accounting for Tourism & Leisure
Digital 1 Fundamentals
Introduction to Tourism & Travel
Management 1 - Tourism, Hospitality, Leisure & Events
Marketing for Tourism, Hospitality, Leisure & Events
Tourism Destinations

French/German/Irish/Italian/Spanish Language 2A
French/German/Irish/Italian/Spanish Studies 2

Options:

Either French/German/Irish/Italian/Spanish Language 2A
Or Chinese/French/German/Irish/Italian/Spanish Language 2B
Or Cultural Modules (e.g. Culture, Identity & Memory, Intercultural Studies,
Introduction to Linguistics, World Cinema)

Options subject to availability

Sustainable Tourism
Visitor Attraction Management
Event, Leisure & Tourism Enterprise
Tourism & Technology
Tourism Policy, Planning & Regulation
International Human Resource Management

Language and Tourism modules are chosen from the range on offer at partner universities. Choices and academic requirements are explained and agreed in advance of year 3. Students attend class and complete assessments and exams in the partner university.

Students complete an online language module with home university.

Students complete a professional work placement in country of Target Language study

French/German/Spanish/Irish/Italian for professional purposes
Language Industry Project

Language Options:

Chinese: Written Communication/Oral Communication/Cultural Studies
Current Affairs in French/German/Irish/Italian/Spanish-speaking countries
French/German/Irish/Italian/Spanish Literary and Critical Studies
Introduction to French/German/Irish/Italian/Spanish Professional
Translation/Interpreting and/or Writing for Professional Purposes

Options subject to availability

Current Tourism Research
Global to local – the economic geography of tourism
Leadership
Strategic Management – An Applied Approach
Tourism and International Development
Sustainable Tourism Futures

Disciplines

School of Languages

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) will not meet TU Dublin minimum requirements. Applicants with this qualification must complete a recognised Foundation programme.

TU Dublin will consider the Saudi Associate Degree.

Career

Recruitment
Customer Relationship Management
Travel Consultancy
Marketing
Client Services
Content Editing

Examples of Employers:

Hostelworld Group
Crowne Plaza Hotels and Restaurants,
Paradores of Spain
Arvato
Permanent TSB
Bank of Ireland

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 13,500 / year

Application Fee

EUR 50

How to Apply

The steps to make an application to study as an international student at TU Dublin are listed below:

All international applicants can now apply online directly to TU Dublin via the respective course page.

STEP 1: Select your mode of study Undergraduate, Postgraduate
STEP 2: Select your desired programme of study.
STEP 3: Select "Non-EU" Button in How to Apply Section to begin the application.
STEP 4: Complete your application and pay the €50 application fee. Applications will not be processed without the payment of this fee.