BA (Hons) Tourism Management

This course covers practically every aspect of tourism management, from formulating policy and planning to finances and visitor attraction management. Tourism management requires the ability to look outwards and capitalise on opportunities. You'll develop organisational and business skills that take into account the diversity of cultures involved in this global industry. You'll also develop your abilities in research, time management and presentation methods. With the number of tourist ventures and operations in and near the city, you’ll have plenty of options for part-time work, placements and employment after graduation. You’ll graduate with a clear direction in tourism and a wealth of experience gained from your involvement in the thriving local tourism scene, giving you the insights to succeed in tourism management in the UK or around the world. This is a full-time course studied over four years. You’ll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and independent study. This course contributes towards professional accreditation with the Institute of Hospitality. What you study Year 1 Introduction to Hospitality, Tourism and Events Intercultural and Organisational Management The Global Tourism Industry Accounting for Business Two options Year 2 Business and Management Challenges Tourism Impacts Facilities Planning for Hospitality, Tourism and Events Visitor Attraction Management Two options Year 3 International Tourism Policy and Planning Service Management One option Live Project and one option, or -week supervised work experience Year 4 Leadership and Innovation for Tourism, Hospitality and Events International Destination Management Two optionsDissertation Work placement An optional -week supervised work experience placement is available in trimester two of your third year. Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study. You can view a list of all current modules in our module catalogue.