- Duration
Each course is delivered at Plumpton College one half day per week.
- Location
- Plumpton College
Course Overview
This module will focus on the emergence of tourism as a key element of business strategy for both wine producers and their wider production communities and regions.
Students will study the history and recent developments in the field of oenotourism factoring in the importance of products and services offered, tourist consumer behaviour and establishing an effective cellar door. This will result in students identifying an issue impacting the tourism industry and making recommendations as to how to solve the problem identified.
The outcomes of this module:
- Critically analyse and evaluate an issue or problem that impacts the wine tourism industry.
- Identify and evaluate an example of best practice that could be applied to the tourism problem.
- Justify a series of recommendations that solves the tourism issue or problem.
Entry Requirements
Applicable to each module
- GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the A*-G system)
- GCSE English at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the A*-G system)
The following qualifications are recommended prior to applying:
- WSET Level 2 Award in Wines (Pass)
- Level 3 qualification such as A Level (two subjects)
- BTEC Extended Diploma (MPP)
- Access to HE in a related subject
- We also consider applicants with relevant industry experience if over 21 years of age.
- Students with English as a second language will be required to have gained IELTS at 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing.
Applicants wishing to progress onto an undergraduate course would need to meet the minimum entry criteria for that specific course which typically includes a Level 3 qualification with UCAS Tariff points (56 points and above).
Course Cost
£1,360 for the full course.
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