BA (Hons) International Tourism & Hospitality Management

Why study BA (Hons) International Tourism & Hospitality Management at BU?

• You can combine tourism and hospitality, or select optional units to specialise in on or the other  

• 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 study this tourism and hospitality

• We are in the top 20 universities in the world for hospitality and leisure management (QS University Rankings 2023), 94% of our graduates are either working or studying fifteen months after graduating

Foundation Year

 We have a Foundation Year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the business and management skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study.

After successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress to the full degree. If you apply to study the full degree and do not meet the academic entry requirements, our admissions team may consider your application for the Foundation Year and notify you accordingly.

Course accreditations

The accreditation bodies on our BA (Hons) International Tourism & Hospitality Management course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the BU Business School Experience.

• The Tourism department at BU is linked to the Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence, which signifies BU as an industry-leading university

• Accreditation by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI) ensures this course meets standards aligned to the needs of the tourism sector, enhancing future employment prospects when you graduate

• Being recognised as a United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO.TedQual) course provides opportunities for you to participate in tourism policy events of the highest level, as well as obtaining placements in the most prestigious tourism organisations globally

• Accreditation by the leading hospitality professional body, the Institute of Hospitality (IoH), offers numerous benefits to you such as free membership and access to the mentoring scheme.

• Our Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide

• We have a subscription relationship with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)

Unit accreditations

Successful completion of the final year Digital Marketing unit gives you the opportunity to apply for the IDM Certificate in Digital and Data-Driven Marketing, from the Institute of Data & Marketing (IDM)

Business Graduates Association

Membership with the Business Graduates Association provides you with career development tools, including CV-building services and job search tools, along with webinars and social events for networking and skill enhancement.

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.

Entry requirements

For 2024 entry: Places available to study this September. Call us on +44 (0)1202 966777 to discuss our entry requirements through Clearing.

For 2025 entry: 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. You can use the UCAS calculator to see how your qualifications equate to UCAS tariff points.

If you do not meet these you may want to consider our Foundation Year, a one-year course that will prepare you for degree-level study.

Careers

The tourism and hospitality industries are constantly evolving, as travellers look for ever more ways to enjoy their time away from normal life. There are a wealth of opportunities in this exciting sector and this degree will prepare you for a range of roles.

96% of our graduates are either working or studying fifteen months after graduating. 

Among the organisations that our graduates have worked for are Astral Holidays, Costa Cruises, Explore Worldwide, Flight Centre, Hills Balfour, Quay Holidays, Senate Grand Prix, STA Travel, Thomson, TUI Group and Zenith Holidays.