BA / BSc (Hons) Tourism Studies

The BA/BSc (Hons) Tourism Studies course at Canterbury Christ Church University offers a comprehensive education in the tourism industry, covering topics such as destination marketing, tourism management, and sustainable tourism practices. Students will gain a deep understanding of the complex social, economic, and environmental factors that shape the tourism sector, as well as the skills needed to manage and develop successful tourism businesses. The course is designed to provide students with a diverse range of experiences, from academic theory to practical applications in the field. Graduates of this program will be well-equipped to pursue careers in tourism management, marketing, or sustainable tourism development.

Additional Information

The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and workshops, with opportunities for practical experience through field trips and industry placements. Students will also have access to state-of-the-art facilities at the University's Tourism Management Centre, including a virtual reality tourism laboratory and a dedicated research centre. The course is designed to provide students with a diverse range of experiences, from academic theory to practical applications in the field.

Discover the Best of Tourism Education at Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University is a leading provider of tourism education, with a strong reputation for producing graduates who are highly skilled and knowledgeable in the tourism industry. The University's location in Canterbury, a historic and culturally significant city, provides students with unparalleled access to tourist attractions and destinations. Additionally, the University's commitment to sustainable tourism practices and responsible tourism management makes it an ideal choice for students interested in pursuing a career in this field.

You’ll gain specialist knowledge from experienced staff who are passionate about their teaching, and discover themes including dark tourism, film tourism, hospitality management, and the moral, ethical, environmental, and sustainability issues affecting the industry. Lectures and seminars are supported by a wealth of industry speakers and site visits. You will also have the chance to go on field trips abroad in years one and two, the costs of which are already included in your fees.

You will be offered work experience/internships and can take advantage of our exciting Tourism and Events Research Hub, which has a reputation for winning successful research grants.

Career advice is embedded in our curriculum with the help of our Employability and Careers Service. Our past students have entered a wide range of roles, both in the public and private sectors, locally, nationally, and internationally.

These include resort managers, tourist officers, destination managers, travel writers, tour managers, regional tourist managers (i.e. Visit Kent), tourism exhibition management, visitor attraction marketing, niche event specialist, and managers of their own businesses.

A Levels: BBC

BTEC: DMM

Access: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 

International Baccalaureate: 29 Points

Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 112 UCAS points

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.