Become a tourism manager who is globally, socially and ethically aware of the contemporary business environment.
Gain a sound understanding of tourism business management that balances theoretical study with practical work. Explore the motivations of tourism consumers, tourism industry operations and the planning and development of tourism in various contexts. Study key business developments to increase your general business acumen. Develop the specific knowledge and skills necessary to secure future employment within the international tourism sector, and gain an appreciation for the challenges and rewards of working in a fast-paced, people-centred industry.

Live projects

As part of the course, you get the opportunity to work on real business and consultancy projects to build your skills and professional experience.

Recent students have contributed to developing the network of the UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum, helped organise their annual conference in Gibraltar, and been involved in developing Operation Make Safe, which seeks to work with hotels, tour and transport operators to raise staff awareness of child protection issues.

Network opportunities

You will frequently engage with tourism industry stakeholders during your study. Many modules include industry guest speakers and field trips. You benefit from a close relationship with the industry through our staff members' industry network, our association with the Tourism Management Institute and our alumni network.

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

Learning and teaching is research-informed, as modules draw upon and relate to current research, including the work of our staff. You also develop research skills as you design, conduct, present and reflect on your own research.

You learn through

• lectures
• seminars
• workshops
• research projects
• consultancy projects
• directed learning activities
• work-related learning module
• visiting guest lectures
• mentor scheme

This course prepares you for a career in

• airline management
• destination management
• tour operations management
• product development
• operations and contracting
• ground services management
• sales management
• regional operations management

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for

• Cosmos Holidays
• All Leisure Holiday Group
• Manchester International Airport
• London Heathrow Airport
• Jet2.com
• Center Parcs
• Flight Centre
• Jury's Inn

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Normally one from

• a HND or foundation degree in a relevant subject, with an overall merit profile from year two modules

• equivalent qualification in a relevant subject

You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill.

Important notice:

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Academic And Professional Development	20	Coursework
Consultancy And Enterprise Challenge	40	Coursework Practical
Research Project	20	Coursework
Strategic Management In International Hospitality And Tourism	20	Coursework
Sustainable Tourism Planning	20	Coursework