Awarding Body: The Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality
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About CTH in Brief
CTH (The Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality) is an awarding body approved by Ofqual, DCELLS and CCEA who are the official regulators of qualifications, exams and tests in England, Wales and Northern Ireland respectively). CTH qualifications are highly recognized for their quality and value.
Entry Requirements
Applicant’s Profile:
Hospitality/Tourism graduate with Bachelors Degree from UK institution.
Recommended Entry Requirements:
1. Minimum of degree in hospitality and/or tourism graded “third” or above.
2. IELTS 6.0 or other evidence of competence in English at this level.
Applicant’s Profile:
Hospitality/Tourism graduate with Bachelors Degree from a non-UK institution.
Recommended Entry Requirements:
1. Evidence of equivalence of qualification to a UK hospitality and/or tourism degree, graded as “third” of above. Equivalence to be evaluated through NARIC.
2. IELTS 6.0 or other evidence of competence in English at this level.
Applicant’s Profile:
Graduate in other field with Bachelors Degree from UK institution.
Recommended Entry Requirements:
1. Minimum of degree graded “third” or above.
2. IELTS 6.0 or other evidence of competence in English at this level.
Additional Recommendations:
It is recommended that applicants in this category also undertake the additional, optional Work Experience Certificate.
Applicant’s Profile:
Graduate in other field with Bachelors Degree from non-UK institution.
Recommended Entry Requirements:
1. Evidence of equivalence of qualification to a UK degree, graded as “third” of above. Equivalence to be evaluated through NARIC.
2. IELTS 6.0 or other evidence of competence in English at this level.
Additional Recommendations:
It is recommended that applicants in this category also undertake the additional, optional Work Experience Certificate.
Applicant’s Profile:
Non-graduate with hospitality and/or tourism work experience.
Recommended Entry Requirements:
1. IELTS 6.0 or other evidence of competence in English at this level.
2. Evidence of at least three years’ work experience in the hospitality and/or tourism sector at supervisory level or above.
Subjects to Study
1. Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Strategies
2. Management and Leadership Across Cultures
3. Hospitality and Tourism Strategic Planning.
Options (any one):
1. Managing Hospitality and Tourism Projects
2. Research Methods for Hospitality and Tourism Managers.
Assessment
Assessment involves investigative assignments, presentations and action research activities. The assessment of candidates’ work is centre based, against the specified learning outcomes and directed by CTH.
NQF Level
CTH Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management is a level 7 qualification.
Progression
Students who complete the CTH Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management can complete a 60 credit dissertation with the University of Sunderland leading to the award of the University of Sunderland MSc degree in Tourism and Hospitality.
Career Opportunity
Successful students may go on to a range of management careers including in attractions, museums and destination marketing. Students may also choose to set up a tourist or hospitality business or go on to research and lecturing.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered face to face on campus. It requires at least 15-18 hours of full-time class attendance per week. Students are required to attend lectures, seminars, revision classes & mock examinations. This course requires some lab practices as well.
Correspondence with CTH
Students must register with CTH in order sit for any examination. The contact details of CTH are as follows:
CTH
37 Duke Street
London
W1U 1LN
G3 8BW
UK
Tel: 02072589850
Fax: 02072589869
Email: management@cthawards.com
