Bournemouth University - BA (Hons) International Tourism & Hospitality Management (with Foundation Year option)

Bournemouth University

BA (Hons) International Tourism & Hospitality Management (with Foundation Year option)

This multi-accredited course is suitable for those with career aspirations in global hospitality and the wider travel and tourism industry, as it is supported by our long-standing and internationally recognized tourism and hospitality research. You can combine tourism and hospitality, or you can specialize in one or the other.
Guest lectures from industry professionals are given regularly.
Through a placement, you will gain valuable experience, improve your employability, and expand your network (which can be anywhere in the world)
You can study at one of our many international partner institutions.
Bournemouth, as a popular seaside resort, is an ideal location for studying tourism and hospitality.

Foundation Year: For UK students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course, we offer a Foundation Year option. This extra year of study will provide you with a solid foundation in the business and management skills required for this course and boost your confidence, knowledge, and skills for further study. You will progress to the full degree after completing the Foundation Year.

Course accreditations

The accreditation bodies for our BA (Hons) International Tourism & Hospitality Management course are well-known in the industry for encouraging excellence and the highest standards, which is reflected in the BU Business School Experience. The designation of BU as an Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence demonstrates the university's position as an industry leader. The Tourism Management Institute (TMI) accreditation ensures that this course meets standards aligned with the needs of the tourism sector, enhancing your future employment prospects when you graduate. Being recognized as a United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO.TedQual) course allows you to participate in high-level tourism policy events as well as obtain placements in the world's most prestigious tourism organizations. The Institute of Data & Marketing will award you the IDM Certificate in Digital and Data-Driven Marketing if you complete the accredited unit (IDM)

Entry Requirements

  • 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.

  • Foundation year:

     48-72 UCAS tariff points.

  • If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5

    in each component, or equivalent. 

Career Prospects

The tourism and hospitality industries are constantly changing as travelers seek new ways to enjoy their time away from normal life. This exciting sector offers numerous opportunities, and this degree will prepare you for a variety of roles.
After fifteen months, 96% of our graduates are either working or studying.
Astral Holidays, Costa Cruises, Explore Worldwide, Flight Centre, Hills Balfour, Quay Holidays, Senate Grand Prix, STA Travel, Thomson, TUI Group, and Zenith Holidays are among the companies where our graduates have worked.
You could work in the following positions:

  • Assistant Manager
  • Customer relations
  • Events Co-ordinator
  • International Travel Consultant
  • Marketing Consultant
  • General Manager
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Room Manager

Course Details

Underpinned by our long-standing and internationally recognised research in tourism and hospitality, this degree is suitable for those with career aspirations related to global hospitality and the wider travel and tourism industry.

It will provide you with an understanding of the origins, development and organisation of the tourism and hospitality industries, and the opportunities and challenges facing organisations operating in and across the various sectors.

Foundation Year

Core Units:
Fundamentals of Business & Management
Academic & Professional Practice
Fusion Business Project

Year 1

Core units:
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

Year 2

Core units:
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
The Changing Coastal Resort

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