International Tourism and Hopsitality Management BA (Hons)

Tourism and Hospitality is one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. You will gain an understanding of key skills in international tourism and hospitality management, which will enhance your prospects for a successful career within this growing and changing market sector in the 21st Century. 

You will be introduced to the theory and practice of tourism and hospitality with a focus on sustainability, innovation, resilience and effective leadership. You will learn to analyse complex problems facing the industry and to make strategic and operational decisions using critical thinking.

This course will prepare you for an exciting international career in hospitality and tourism by developing your understanding of different cultures and consumer behaviours, the use of digital platforms to inform decision-making and real-world knowledge and experience of the industry through your placement and research project.

This course is closely linked to Arts and Festivals Management at DMU which is ranked number one in the UK in the ‘Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism’ subject area (Guardian University Guide, 2023).

Key features

• You will work in partnership with travel agents, tour operators, airports, major tourism and hospitality brands and independent hotels.

• You will benefit from an exciting range of events in collaboration with local, national and European tourism and hospitality providers including a DMU Global trip.

• You will study a range of exciting topics essential for your future career in hospitality and tourism including sustainable methods of travel, the growing use of digital marketing across the industry and a research visit to a European city.

• Benefit from top-quality teaching by industry experts, who are actively engaged in international research so up-to-date on current industry practices, opportunities and challenges.

• Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.

Entry criteria

Typical entry requirements 

• 112 points from at least 2 A levels or

• BTEC Extended Diploma DMM or

• International Baccalaureate: 26+ Points or

• T Levels Merit

Plus five GCSEs grades 9-4 including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above.

• Pass Access with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit (or equivalent) and GCSE  English (Language or Literature) at grade 4 or above.

We will normally require students have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.

• We also accept the BTEC First Diploma plus two GCSEs including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above

Interview required: No

We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications.

English language requirements

• If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
• English language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.