International Tourism Management

Tourism is constantly expanding to cater for the needs of the traveller and their desire to go further, more frequently and sustainably.

This dynamic international tourism management course will keep you up to date with emerging trends and global issues, providing you with the experience and skills required to enter the industry at a professional level.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Gain an appreciation of other cultures and be aware and sensitive to the positive and negative impacts of tourism on communities and local economic development

• Look at the modern challenges faced by tourism organisations, focusing on recent trends and developments so you’re equipped with the skills to solve complex problems and implement plans and solutions to resolve them

• Acquire an understanding of sustainable tourism and development as well as the organisational structure and management of this ever-expanding service sector

• Develop an entrepreneurial approach by working alongside key industry partners to build innovative solutions to real-life business challenges

• Gain an insight into moral, ethical, environmental and legal issues allowing you to make a valuable contribution to the tourism and travel sector

• Have the opportunity to specialise in key areas such as marketing and human resources and learn from world-leading experts in responsible tourism

This course will enable you to take a strong international focus. You’ll understand the core areas of business and management of the tourism sector as you develop the ability to contribute at a regional, national and global level.

You’ll have the opportunity to work as part of a team as a consultant for a range of our extensive industry contacts. As part of this task, you’ll be asked to find creative solutions to real-life challenges.

From working with national organisations like The National Trust to international tour operators like Jet2Holidays, we have a wide range of projects to help you get experience, whatever your interests.

With our flexible study options, you’ll be able to specialise in a specific area that could lead to your career of choice. For example, this could be:

• Sustainable tourism for less developed countries

• Destination management

• Marketing and promotion

• Tourist attractions management 

Your assessment

Whichever modules you select, you'll never sit an exam. Our assessments are designed to test the skills that are in high demand by our industry and you'll receive expert support and guidance to ensure you can achieve your full potential.

Visit the Teaching & Learning section further down this page for more information on which modules you'll be able to study. 

Why study the International Tourism Management course at Leeds Beckett University?

• 93% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) International Tourism Management

• We are ranked 7th in the UK for Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism

• Specialist teaching team including research-active academics and industry professionals

• Develop your professional network through our guest lecture series

• Placement year and placement opportunities

• 94.4% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation