Fda visitor attraction and resort management in Staffordshire university

This unique course is taught in partnership with Alton Towers Resort, part of the World renowned Merlin Group. It includes 20 weeks paid work experience, and the opportunity to top up to a BA (Hons) degree in your third year. The visitor attractions sector is experiencing tremendous growth both in the UK and overseas, with the most notable increase being in visits made to family attractions. According to VisitEngland (2016), staffing levels within leisure/theme parks are anticipated to increase to meet this growing demand.

Higher College of Technology Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.7/4.0 or B-, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with 28 points overall, A minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0, with 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening, Typical UCAS offer: 80 points.

Students will have the opportunity to apply for career vacancies within Alton Towers and the wider Merlin group following successful completion of the programme. There are many roles in this sector, which includes museums, galleries, gardens, historic properties, country parks, steam railways and theme parks. Jobs are available for full-time, part-time and seasonal staff, and roles vary from operations manager to human resources coordinator.

15th Jan