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Entry requirements Scottish Higher BBBC A Level BCC Irish Leaving Certificate H2 H3 H3 H3 International Baccalaureate 28 points International IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than 5 Required subjects Maths and Eng at S/Int2/N5/GCSE level are preferred Mature/Access Related Access course — see our website for details at www.qmu.ac.uk/ college-qualifications We welcome applications from mature students with relevant qualifications and / or experience. Direct Entry Year Two • HNC: HNC in a related subject with B in the graded unit • Scottish Higher: BC at Advanced Higher in relevant subjects plus BB at Higher • A Level: BBB in relevant subjects Year Three COURSE • QUALITY SATISFACTION HND: HND in a related subject with 100% CB in the graded unit NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY For details of related HNC and HND courses, see www.qmu.ac.uk/college- qualifications Associate Student Places You can study this course as an associate student completing your first year at Edinburgh College. For more information and entry requirements, see pages 32-33. A number of bursaries are available to help with costs. Teaching staff, class sizes and timetables Please see ‘How we teach and how you’ll learn’ section on pages 8-11. Course fees Please see pages 170-171 Professional Registration/ accreditation N/A Other information UCAS code N890 Duration 3/4 years full-time Start date September 2019 Delivery On campus Awarding body QMU. Please see the ‘External review’ section on pages 8-11. Exchange opportunities* In Years Two or Three, you have the opportunity to study for one semester at a university overseas. See pages 18-19 for more information. Placements You will complete a six-month internship in Year Two. This invaluable work-based experience can take place either in the UK or overseas. Students are responsible for sourcing their internship with a host organisation. To help with the process, we hold a series of classes to help you prepare as well as a speed interview event on campus to match hosts offering placements with students. 113 Careers You will have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to seek management trainee or junior management positions within both the hospitality and tourism sectors. Recent alumni have found employment in Dubai, China, US, Canada, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and India. We also have many former students who continue to improve their careers in locations across the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands Why QMU? This course could allow you to work across the globe, and graduates are highly sought after by international tourism and hospitality organisations. The course provides business management skills relevant in the modern workplace. Strong industry connections lead to opportunities to attend conferences, workshops, and to apply for scholarships.