International Tourism Management with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Stag Hill

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Sandwich Including Foundation Year

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Start date

SEP-24

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Duration

5 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Stag Hill

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Sandwich including foundation year

Start date

SEP-24

Duration

5 Years

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Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies
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Surrey is one of the UK’s top universities for events, hospitality, tourism and transport, ranked number 2 in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2019, in the top 5 by the Guardian University Guide 2019, and top 10 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018. We are also ranked 4th for hospitality and leisure management in the QS World University Rankings 2018 and ranked 5th for hospitality and tourism management in the Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2018.We ...Read more

Surrey is one of the UK’s top universities for events, hospitality, tourism and transport, ranked number 2 in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2019, in the top 5 by the Guardian University Guide 2019, and top 10 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018. We are also ranked 4th for hospitality and leisure management in the QS World University Rankings 2018 and ranked 5th for hospitality and tourism management in the Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2018.We have an outstanding global reputation for teaching and research. We were the first ever University to receive the Tourism Society Award and the first in the UK to receive UNWTO TedQual certification.Our BSc International Tourism Management


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course draws on this wealth of experience, helping you develop an understanding of tourism alongside a detailed study of core management and business principles.Reflecting the variety of the tourism industry, you will be able to choose from a range of optional modules alongside compulsory core topics, allowing you to specialise and develop your skills in the areas that are most relevant to your interests and future career aspirations.You will be taught by experienced and knowledgeable staff, all of whom are internationally respected experts in their research fields.Academic lectures are combined with field trips, site visits and guest lectures from industry professionals, providing you with the most up-to-date and relevant education possible.Due to our exceptional industry connections, and the relevance of our courses to current challenges in the tourism sector, our graduates are equipped to become future strategic leaders of the industry and are consequently highly attractive to employers.We’re always looking to make it easier to access the education we offer, so we have launched the option of taking a degree with a foundation year.A foundation year is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:
• You don’t have the grades for a full degree course
• You have non-traditional qualifications or experience
• You’re starting university after some time away from education
• You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
1st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
13th
Tourism, Transport and Travel
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Tourism, Transport and Travel graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Tourism graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Mobolaji
15 Feb 24

As an international student, acclimatizing was the first major issue I had. Getting along with people of different race, language and orientation was going to take me out of my..Read more

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Beth
08 Jan 24

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Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

CCC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:21,M:3,P:21 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Overall:CCCWe do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.

Overall: BBBCCGCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C. Maths: Scottish National 5 - C.

Overall:CCCGCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C. Maths: Scottish National 5 - C.

Overall:QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 21 at Distinction, 3 at Merit and and 21 at PassGCSE or Equivalent: Inclusion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalent within Access programme

Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.

GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C (4) (or equivalent).

Overall:29GCSE or Equivalent: English, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).Maths, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).Maths Studies, SL4.

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Overall:Pass overall with CCC from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.GCSE or Equivalent:Inclusion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalent within the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

Popular A-level subjects

Tourism, Transport and Travel

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Business Studies
29%
Psychology
18%
Geography
16%
Mathematics
13%
Economics
12%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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Professional training - £1,850

£22,000 per year

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Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

Professional training - £1,850

£22,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

Professional training - £1,850

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University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

The University of Surrey is a vibrant institution with a beautiful campus, located in Guildford, UK....

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University of Surrey
Stag Hill Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Guildford  0.3 miles away

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