University of Chester - International Tourism Management and Business Management BA (Hons)

University of Chester

International Tourism Management and Business Management BA (Hons)

Explore one of the world’s leading industries. Discover the benefits of sustainable tourism, develop hands-on tourism skills, and plan your future in tourism.

We bring International Tourism Management to life with inspiring and real experiences. We are passionate about sustainable and responsible tourism management and you will learn, in creative ways, how tourism destinations are managed to be successful, sustainable, and competitive.

Why study this course with us?

This degree course is accredited by the Tourism Management Institute.

Your transformation from a new student to a future tourism leader will begin from day one. Chester is one of the UK’s leading historic tourism destinations so it is the ideal place to explore tourism marketing, development, and management ideas that can be applied across the globe, especially given the challenges of the past few years.

You’ll enjoy the chance to shape your career with a work placement in your second year – and if you’d like to broaden your horizons even further, how does a year at Walt Disney World in the sunshine state sound? Just one of our many opportunities for a year’s study abroad, or an industry placement that will enhance your tourism degree and your employment prospects. We have seen our students graduating to positions across the tourism industry. Recent graduate Niamh Roberts says: “Studying at the University of Chester provided me with the best platform to network with industry professionals, get involved in extracurricular activities, and enhance my employability skills. I highly recommend the course – it certainly has shaped me into the person I am today.”

Benefit from our close links with tourism bodies like the Tourism Management Institute, to which we are accredited, our links with industry experts, and exciting placement opportunities.

Entry Requirements

Typical Entry

     

112

UCAS points

GCE A Level

       

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC-BBC including a Humanities-based essay writing subject such as English Literature, English Language, English Language & Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, History or Classical Civilisation.

BTEC

     

BTEC Extended Diploma/Diploma: merit/distinction profile plus one of the GCE A Level subjects listed above.

Irish/Scottish Highers

    

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 including H3 in English

Scottish Highers - BBBB

 

including English

International Baccalaureate

       

26 points, including 5 in English

Access requirements

     

Access to HE Diploma (must include English Language or Literature at Level 3) and to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

IELTS

IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)

Career Prospects

The University of Chester has an award-winning Careers and Employability service that provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences. This service is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to individual goals and aspirations. It provides access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops, and practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications, and mock interviews. Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

Our graduates include experts in:

  • Destination Marketing & Development;
  • Luxury Tour Operations;
  • Social Media & Digital Marketing;
  • Hotel & Events Management;
  • Airlines;
  • Visitor Attractions;
  • Heritage & Cultural Organisations.

Course Details

The University of Chester has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences. This service is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to individual goals and aspirations. It provides access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

Year 1

Core Modules
Developing Professional Practice
Exploring International Tourism
Operating Tourism Businesses
Optional Modules
Marketing Principles
Marketing for Tourism and Events

Year 2

Core Modules
Destination Planning & Management
Sustainable Tourism Businesses
Optional Modules
Business Placement Year
Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
Employability Skills Analysis Development and Planning
Enhancing your Employability through Work-Based Learning
Entrepreneurial Thought and Action
Experiential Overseas Learning
Research in Context
Tourism in Global Society
Weddings, Sports and Cultural Events
Year abroad study exchange

Year 3

Events and Tourism in the Third Sector
International Tourism Development
Management Research Project
Negotiated Study
Tourism Futures
Virtual and Hybrid Events

*The information’s are correct at the time of publishing, however it may change if university makes any changes after we have published the information. While we try our best to provide correct information, It is advisable to call us or visit university website for up to date information.

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