Tourism Management

The BA Tourism Management programme is a progression route for those with a HND in a tourism related subject and is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to work in one of the most exciting global industries.

You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of national and international tourism management theory and strategies. You can tailor your degree to focus on areas that are related to your future career aspirations. 

Guest speakers and engagement with partners from organisations including VisitScotland and People Make Glasgow help inform course content and support career progression.

Graduates from this programme have gone on to pursue a range of careers in tourism and are continuing to shape the sector’s future in a variety of supervisor and management roles.

Entry Requirements

What qualifications do you need?

We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis.

During Clearing our entry requirements remain flexible, and we are committed to providing opportunities to study with us based on a range of qualifications. Please get in touch, and we can discuss your specific circumstances.

If you are applying with an EU or non-EU qualification, please check our Undergraduate Entry Requirements page which gives more information about country-specific entry requirements.

English Language Requirements

All academic degrees/awards at UWS are taught in English. For applicants whose first language is not English*, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. All English language qualifications must have been gained within two years of the start of your UWS course.

* applicants who are exempt from english language requirements include:

• native speakers of English

• Erasmus students (unless advised otherwise)

• non-Erasmus students from EU partner institutions (your institution must provide confirmation of your English language ability in the absence of a formal qualification)

• students whose previous degree-level study has been taught and assessed in English in what UK Visas and Imigration (UKVI) define as a majority English speaking country

In general terms, if you are applying to study a course at, or above, Year 1 (SCQF Level 7) bachelor’s degree level, then the UKVI’s minimum level of English proficiency is Common European Framework for References of Languages (CEFR) at B2 (Upper Intermediate).

Career prospects

Jobs

UWS’s BA Tourism Management programme has been developed in partnership with some of the UK’s top employers – meaning you’ll learn the skills and knowledge they’re looking for in graduates.

BA Tourism Management programmes have gone on to secure positions in hotels, venues, conference and convention facilities, visitor attractions as well as tourism marketing and research roles.

Further study

Some graduates choose further study, leading to a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or an MSc in International Events Management.