Unilinks - Bachelor of Arts - Tourism, Hospitality and Sports

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

COURSE DESCRIPTION/PURPOSE

The objective of the program is to produce students with skills and education in the operational management of hospitality and tourism organizations with a particular focus on the management of food and beverages, front office systems and tourism processes.

EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES

Graduates of the program are highly employable across a range of organizations, not only within hospitality and tourism. Excellent career opportunities exist in operational management roles, hotel management, tourism & hospitality, international resorts and tourism consultancy.

KEY INFORMATION

Degree

Bachelor

Language

English

Location

Thailand

Intake Start Date

Jul 2025

Study Format

On Campus

Duration

4 years

Program Highlight

Standard Program

Total Semester

Total Tuition Fees

510,000 THB / in total

Application deadline

Nov 2025

ABOUT UNIVERSITY

Rangsit University

52/347 Muang-Ake Phaholyothin Road Lak-Hok Muang Pathumthani 12000 , Thailand Turn Thailand

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Programs

Students

28,000

Rangsit University, a Leading Private University in Thailand is a private institution of higher education with the primary aim of creating graduates in the area of study meeting the requirements of national development by focusing mainly on science , technology, design and management including independent professions which are requisites in development of one's own career.

Rangsit University is located in Pathumthani, a neighbouring province directly north of Bangkok. Phatumthani is situated in the Chao Phraya basin and contains many canals and agricultural plantations where rice, vegetables and various fruits are grown. Its original name was Mueang Sam Khok, and was senled by the Mon people migrating from Mohtama (in Myanmar) over 350 years ago.

There are many interesting places located in the province such as the National Science Museum, numerous historical temples, renowned markets such as Klong Sam Floating Market and Talad Thai, one of the largest shopping malls in Thailand called Future Park Rangsit, the famous Dream World Amusement Park, The Supreme Artist Hall and the National Archives in Commemoration of H.M. the King’s Golden Jubilee.

The province is also considered to be an ‘Education and Technology Hub’ with a high concentration of higher education institutions, many research agencies and institutes and a number of industrial parks.

Pathumthani is also very accessible to Bangkok via car, bus, train and taxi.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

PRE-COLLEGE (NON-CREDIT)

The subjects for International Foundation English (IFE) are following:

Plan A IFE Level I

IFE 001 Active Integrated English I (3 credits)

IFE 002 English Listening and Speaking I (3 credits)

IFE 003 English Academic Reading I (3 credits)

IFE 004 English Academic Writing I (3 credits)

Plan B IFE Level II

IFE 005 Active Integrated English II (3 credits)

IFE 006 English Listening and Speaking (3 credits)

IFE 007 English Academic Reading II (3 credits)

IFE 008 English Academic Writing (3 credits)

IFE 009 English Communication and Presentation (3 credits)

A. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (30 CREDITS)

I. Humanities and Social Sciences (9 credits)

II. Sciences and Mathematics (3 credits)

III. Languages (15 credits)

IV. Interdisciplinary and Physical Education (3 credits)

B. CORE COURSES (90 CREDITS)

I. PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATION COURSES (36 CREDITS)

ICO 111 Communication Theories (3 credits)

ICO 113 Speech for Communication (3 credits)

ICO 116 Language in Communication Arts (3 credits)

ICO 211 Law and Ethics for Communication Arts (3 credits)

ICO 215 Digital Photography for Communication (3 credits)

ICO 218 Intercultural Communication (3 credits)

ICO 222 Ethic of Mass Communication (3 credits)

ICO 228 Audience Analysis in Digital Era (3 credits)

ICO 230 Communication in Current Affairs (3 credits)

ICO 231 Creative Contents for Digital Media (3 credits)

ICO 311 Communication Research (3 credits)

ICO 349 Communication Entrepreneurs (3 credits)

II. MAJOR COURSES (39 CREDITS)

Required Major Course (39 Credits)

ICA 111 Introduction to Journalism (3 credits)

ICA 120 Introduction to Radio and Television (3 credits)

ICA 122 Principles of Strategic Communication (3 credits)

ICA 131 Principles of Public Relations (3 credits)

ICA 132 Persuasive Communication (3 credits)

ICA 217 Psychology of Communication (3 credits)

ICA 251 Target Audience Behavior (3 credits)

ICA 253 Advanced Writing for Communication (3 credits)

ICA 311 Strategic Communication Planning and Evaluation (3 credits)

ICA 312 Production for Multimedia (3 credits)

ICA 336 Presentation Techniques in Public Relations (3 credits)

ICA 354 Integrated Marketing Communication (3 credits)

ICA 491 Communication Arts Professional Seminar (3 credits)

ICA 492 Senior Project (5 credits)

ICA 493 Internship in Communication Arts (1 credit)

ICA 494 Co-operative Education (6 credits)

Elective Major Courses (9 credits)

ICA 220 Introduction to News Writing and Reporting (3 credits)

ICA 316 Mass Communication Business (3 credits)

ICA 336 Presentation Techniques in Public Relations (3 credits)

ICA 351 Media Planning (3 credits)

ICA 354 Integrated Marketing Communication (3 credits)

ICA 361 Advertising Presentation (3 credits)

III. MINOR COURSES (15 CREDITS)

ADVERTISING

IAD 311 Creative Strategy for Advertising (3 credits)

IAD 351 Media Planning (3 credits)

IAD 356 Advertising Design (3 credits)

IAD 358 Photography for Advertising (3 credits)

IAD 360 Brand Management (3 credits)

IAD 361 Content Marketing (3 credits)

IAD 362 Creative Marketing Activities (3 credits)

IAD 432 Advertising Campaign (3 credits)

IAD 451 Advertising Management (3 credits)

PUBLIC RELATIONS

IPR 233 Image and Reputation Management (3 credits)

IPR 234 Marketing Public Relations (3 credits)

IPR 305 Organizational Communication (3 credits)

IPR 311 Creative Strategy for Public Relations (3 credits)

IPR 332 Public Relations Campaign (3 credits)

IPR 337 Photography for Public Relations (3 credits)

IPR 362 Creative Public Relations Activities (3 credits)

IPR 433 Public Relation in Crisis Situation (3 credits)

IPR 434 Public Relations Management (3 credits)

JOURNALISM

IJR 222 Interviewing Arts and Techniques (3 credits)

IJR 245 Graphic Design for Journalism (3 credits)

IJR 331 Electronic Publishing (3 credits)

IJR 345 Journalistic Photography (3 credits)

IJR 346 Editing for Journalism (3 credits)

IJR 347 Article and Critique Writing (3 credits)

IJR 450 Editing and Newspaper Production (3 credits)

IJR 453 Editing and Magazine Production (3 credits)

VISUAL AND AUDIO MEIDA PRODUCTION

IMP 223 Storytelling (3 credits)

IMP 224 Short Film Production (3 credits)

IMP 225 Audiovisual Media Production (3 credits)

IMP 226 Acting For Film (3 credits)

IMP 227 Entertainment Media Criticism (3 credits)

MINOR COURSES

IAD 361 Content Marketing (3 credits)

ICO 349 Communication Entrepreneurs (3 credits)

IJR 245 Graphic Design for Journalism (3 credits)

IJR 347 Article and Critique Writing (3 credits)

IPR 234 Marketing Public Relations (3 credits)

C. FREE ELECTIVE COURSES (6 CREDITS)

TUITION FEES

Tuition fees

510,000 THB / in total

Application fees

Free

Application fee cannot be refunded.

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ADMISSIONS PROCESS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

IELTS 5.0 or equivalent or passed the Rangsit University English Language Proficiency Test

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For direct admission into undergraduate courses offered by Rangsit University, one of the the following requirements must be met:

1. Academic Entry Requirement

a. Completed Upper Secondary School (M.6 Certificate) or its equivalent as recognized by the Thai Ministry of Education or;

b. Completed High School Grade 12 (US System) or;

c. Passed 3 subjects of Cambridge AS and A Level with a Grade C or above (British System) or;

d. Completed International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

2. English Language Requirement*

a. English is the applicant’s first language or;

b. A score of B2 level in the CEFR framework; or

c. An IELTS (Academic) overall score of 5.5 or;

d. TOEFL score of at least 500 in Paper-Based Test; 173 in Computer-Based Test; 60 in Internet-Based Test or;

e. CU-TEP Test equivalent score of 70 or other approved equivalents or;

f. Pass the Rangsit University International College (RIC) Placement Test

*An applicant who does not meet the English language requirement will take the RIC English Foundation Programme before they can start the degree program.

IMPORTANT REMINDER:

1. Original documents or certified copies of original documents.

2. Police clearance from the country of origin stating that the applicant has no previous criminal record or any related offense.

The two documents could be sent.

CERTIFIED DOCUMENTS

For applicants coming from the 54 African countries, two additional requirements are needed

Students can send original documents or certified copies of original documents to Rangsit University. A certified copy is a photocopy of an original document, which has been certified as a true copy of the original by an authorized person from the country of origin.

To get a document certified:

Make a photocopy of the original document

Take the original and the copy to an authorized person.

The person must make the following written statement on every page, ‘I have sighted the original document and certify this to be a true copy of the original’, along with their signature and designation/job title (for example, Pharmacist).

Possible Career Pathway

Graduates of this program, with its focus on hospitality, tourism, and event management, have diverse career opportunities. Potential pathways include roles such as hotel manager, tourism consultant, event planner, airline business manager, and food and beverage director. The program’s comprehensive curriculum, covering areas like sustainable hospitality, consumer behavior, and international business management, prepares students for leadership positions in the global hospitality and tourism industry, as well as specialized roles in areas like ecotourism, culinary arts, and event management.

STUDENT's TESTIMONIALS

FAQs

Question :

What documents must I present to get my visa?

Answer :

We will provide you a scan copy of the visa issuance letter sent to your email and these documents are also sent by EMS to the postal address you specified on the online application form. Once you received the original visa issuance letter, all these documents must be submitted to the Thai embassy or consulate for you to be granted the visa.

Question :

What if I studied before from another college or university?

Answer :

If you have successfully completed units or subjects from another institution, either in Thailand or overseas or from a different degree at Rangsit University, you may apply for credit transfer that may reduce the time you take to complete your current degree. The student is allowed to transfer a maximum of 75% of the total credits for the current program he is studying. The subjects eligible for credit transfer must have an exact equivalent credit value or higher, and a completed grade of C or above.

Question :

How early should a student apply?

Answer :

You should allow at least 2 months before semester starts. Applying early is important. Our intakes are ; Summer (June-July) 1st Semester (August to December) 2nd Semester (January to May) Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and normally take at least 2 to 4 weeks until the student has received the visa.

Question :

Do you require letters of reference?

Answer :

We do not require letters of reference and do not use them as part of the admissions process.

Question :

What is the next step once I receive my visa?

Answer :

Student can now book their air ticket to fly to Thailand and start booking their accommodation and airport pick-up from the web site.

Question :

What if don’t have any recent IELTS scores?

Answer :

Students can take an English Placement Test (free-of-charge) once they arrive at the university. If a student’s English level is below the minimum requirement of IELTS 5, the student would need to take some English subjects before starting the program.

Question :

How long does the admissions process take?

Answer :

Once we have the completed application file, including all required materials, it usually takes a few days to a week for application processing, review, and for your Letter of Acceptance to be sent by email. You will then be required to pay a non-refundable partial payment 30% of tuition fees of the semester before your visa supporting document is granted. The remaining 70% of the fees are paid once you arrived at the university. Please note, the partial payment may be changed based on your country of origin.

Question :

Where do I get my visa and how long does it take to have it?

Answer :

Once we received the non-refundable partial payment 30% of tuition fees, we will process your visa supporting document and send to you via email or postal. Then you can lodge your visa application at nearest Thai Embassy or consulate in your country, which could take at least 1 week to 1 month, depending on the visa processing requirement of the Thai embassy or consulate in your country, which you have provided to us during your online application.

Question :

Do you require SAT/ACT scores?

Answer :

The university does not require SAT/ACT scores to be admitted to the international programs.

Question :

Are students required to live on campus?

Answer :

Students are not required to live on campus. Initially, students are booked to one of the network of apartment located off-campus that the International Service Center has reserved for them. These accommodations are in front or beside the university and are easily accessible by foot.

Question :

Can I stay inside the campus dormitory?

Answer :

Because of the limited number of rooms of on campus accommodation, reservation must be made at least 2 months in advance. Student can first stay at the off-campus dormitory provided and once they have settled in, they can reserve the on campus accommodation.

Question :

How do students apply for scholarships?

Answer :

To qualify for scholarships, students must first complete the online scholarship application form for the appropriate intake and academic year and attach relevant documents required. Once we received the application, we will notify you of the schedule of Skype interview which is at the specified local date and time.

Question :

How do you determine scholarship eligibility?

Answer :

Scholarship applicants are reviewed and interviewed by the scholarship committee. Factors taken into consideration include, but are not limited to: are grade point average (GPA), coursework, test scores, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.