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BA (Hons) International Tourism & Hospitality Management

Bournemouth University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the tourism and hospitality industry, covering topics such as destination management, event management, marketing and branding, and sustainable tourism. Students will gain practical experience through internships and real-world projects, preparing them for careers in international tourism and hospitality management. The course also offers opportunities to study abroad or participate in work placements, providing valuable global perspectives and industry connections.

Additional Information

Students have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as events management, sustainable tourism, or luxury hospitality. The course is taught by experienced academics and industry professionals, providing a balanced perspective of theory and practice. Graduates of this program are well-prepared for leadership roles in the dynamic and growing tourism and hospitality industry.

Learn from Experts in Tourism and Hospitality at Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University is located in a prime location for tourism and hospitality studies, with easy access to international travel hubs and a thriving tourism industry. The university's strong connections with the industry provide students with valuable networking opportunities and potential job placements upon graduation.

Why You Should Study This Course

  • You can combine tourism and hospitality or select optional units to specialize in.  

  • Regular guest lectures from industry professionals

  • You will gain invaluable experience, enhance your employability, and build your network through a placement (which can be anywhere in the world)

  • You can study abroad at one of our many partner institutions across the world 

  • As a popular seaside resort, Bournemouth is a perfect location to explore this tourism and hospitality

  • We are in the top 20 universities in the world for hospitality and leisure management (QS University Rankings 2022), and 96% of our graduates are either working or studying fifteen months after graduating

General Eligibility

This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example, A-levels A*CC, ABC, BBB or BCC, BTECs DDM, or DMM.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

What You'll Study

1 Final year
  • Dissertation

  • Consultancy Project

Core units (choose one)

  • Tourism Issues & Futures

  • Issues & Futures in Hospitality

Option units (choose two)

  • Digital Marketing

  • Small Business Management

  • Event Engagement

  • Financial Management

  • Food, Culture & Travel

  • International Event Management

  • International Human Resource Management in Hospitality & Tourism

  • Managing Crises & Disasters

  • Sport Tourism

  • Tourism & Hospitality Design

  • Visitor Attraction Management

  • Wildlife & Ecotourism

2 Foundation Year (optional)
  • Fundamentals of Business & Management

  • Academic & Professional Practice:

  • Fusion Business Project

3 Year 1
  • The Tourism & Hospitality Industries

  • Marketing for Tourism & Hospitality

  • Understanding the Tourist

  • Contemporary Hospitality

  • Hospitality & Food Operations

Option units (choose one)

  • Sustainable Tourism Destinations

  • Tourism, Wildlife & the Natural Environment

4 Year 2
  • Managing People in Tourism & Hospitality

  • Finance for Tourism & Hospitality

  • Project Management for Tourism & Hospitality

    ​Option units (choose two)

  • Tourism Operations Management

  • ​Hospitality Operations Management

  • Consumer Behaviour in Tourism & Hospitality

Option units (choose one)

  • International Tourism Destinations: Fieldwork Studies

  • Live Event Development & Delivery

  • The Tourist Experience

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Additional Information

Placement year Placements are compulsory, but the order length is optional, with a minimum of 6 weeks (‘short’) taken as part of a 3-year degree or a minimum of 30 weeks (‘long’) taken as part of a 4-year degree. Whichever option you choose, the placement will be a supervised work placement in the UK or overseas, allowing you to turn theory into practice in a business environment. You’ll gain practical experience that could help you secure a management-level position immediately after graduating. There are various placement opportunities, ranging from high-street catering, hotels, and licensed retail outlets to leisure centers, theme parks, and large-scale event management.

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