Are you looking for a high-flying career which could take you all over the world? Our International Tourism Management degree is ideal if you want to become a professional travel and tourism manager. We've recently partnered with luxury tour operator, Destinology, to give you amazing opportunities.
What you’ll do
- You have the opportunity to spend part of your second year studying at our Cyprus Campus. Situated on the southern coast of Cyprus in Larnaka - you'll have access to beautiful beaches and a great student community when you study.
- We have excellent links with leading names in the tourism management industry. This includes Disney, Merlin Entertainments, World Travel Holdings and the Cruise Academy.
- You will have the opportunity to work alongside tourism providers. You can also undertake a paid industry placement available in the UK or abroad.
Module overview
Tourism is currently one of the world’s fastest growing industries. We'll equip you with the skills you need to meet the demands of the international tourism sector.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the global tourism industry. Learn the wider socio-cultural, political, economic and environmental contexts in which it operates.
The International Tourism Management degree will develop your supervisory and managerial skills. This means you'll be ready to succeed in senior roles within tourist attractions, tour operators, market research, and more.
Our International Tourism Management degree programme is official partners with luxury tour operators, Destinology. Students benefit from the partnership throughout their degree programme. Destinology provide opportunities to work on product ranges, head office visits and internships. Some students secure a graduate role with the organisation.
Why study with us
- Official partners with luxury tour operators, Destinology. Students benefit from internship opportunities and graduate managerial roles.
- Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism courses rank 1st in the North West. - Guardian University League Table - subject ranking 2022.
- You'll have the opportunity to take part in international, local and national field visits. Previous destinations include Cyprus, Iceland, and Cambodia to name a few.
Compulsory modules
• BM1001: Creativity, Enterprise and Scholarship
• BM1005: Business Landscape
• BM1009: Professional Practice in Tourism, Hospitality and Events
• BM1010: Tourism Today
Year 2
Compulsory modules
• BM2010: Managing Experiences in Tourism, Hospitality and Events
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BM2013: Tourism Drivers and Trends
• BM2014: Destination Management Field Work
Optional modules
• BM2011: Professional Skills in the T.H.E Workplace
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BM2015: Learning in Action
Year 3
Compulsory modules
• BM3016: Independent Project for Tourism, Hospitality and Events
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BM3017: Tourism, Hospitality and Events Graduate Innovation and Creativity
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BM3021: Tourism Perceptions, Places and Futures
Optional modules
• BM3012: Managing Service Quality
• BM3019: Critical Insights into Dark Tourism and Difficult Heritage
• BM3020: Applied Research in Tourism, Hospitality and Events
• BM3139: International Fieldwork
Course delivery
Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Careers in International Tourism Management
Our graduates secure senior management roles with some of the biggest global brands in the tourism industry. Some of these global employers include:
- British Airways
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Disney
- DNATA Group
- Hilton Hotel Group
- Merlin Entertainments
- Manchester Airport Group
- New Zealand Tourist Board
- Premier Inn
- Visit England
- World Travel Holdings
Many BA Hons International Tourism Management graduates go on to roles in the following:
- Tour Operations
- Tourism Development
- Airport and Airline Operations
- Cruise Operations
- Digital Marketing
- Recruitment and Training
- Attraction Management
- Market Research
- Consultancy
My name is Kavisha Prince Anthony, and I always had a dream of studying abroad. Thankfully, that dream came to life since I applied to the Study Advisor. I was able to receive my visa within four days. I also had some visa refusals in the past; I had about six UK visa refusals in the past, but thankfully, it was not an issue since the Study Advisor was able to make things work this time. I highly recommend Study Advisor for your dreams of going abroad, whether it be the UK or any other European country there is.