Study the forces that affect the tourism industry, from sustainable travel to destination management. You’ll build up a wealth of experience on this international tourism course.

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

Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Career Prospects

You will impress employers with your portfolio of experience, management skills and expertise. Commercially and culturally aware, you will be primed to take on a management role in a wide range of sectors, including the airline industry, with tour operators or in destination marketing. Like many of our students, you could be hired by your placement company after graduation. You could also pursue postgraduate study in a variety of related disciplines.