Tourism Management, BA Hons

Our tourism management degree is designed to meet the demands of an industry which is flourishing. Tourism is one of the fastest growing business sectors in the world, and the UK alone employs around 2.6 million people in the industry.

Course details

You can develop your people skills and prepare for a career in tourism marketing, management or enterprise by studying a tourism management degree.

Mode of study: 4-5 days a week
Intake: Intakes: September
Course length: 3-4 years
Course fee: 9250 per year
Location: London campus

University of Greenwich

Course overview

You’ll be taught ways of applying sustainable principles to the development of tourism. You’ll also gain skills and knowledge in areas such as tourism marketing, human resource management, innovation, product development and destination planning. You may be able to participate in the Erasmus+ student exchange programme.

Popular areas for careers in tourism management include tourism marketing, destination management and tourism policy, and tour operator businesses. Graduates can also launch their own tourism enterprises.

Benefits

Active collaborative learning
Face-to-face discussion
Outstanding student support
Learn from experienced tutors
Make full use of facilities
Access support
Careers advice

Entry requirements

112 UCAS points from at least two A-levels. No more than 12 points should come from AS-levels.

Plus, GCSE English language or literature and mathematics at grade C / 4 or above.

Careers

Employment opportunities are available in areas such as tourism marketing, destination management and tourism policy with tour operators and many other businesses. Graduates from this course can also launch their own tourism enterprise.

Modules

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Year One

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

Perspectives on Tourism (30 credits)
Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management (30 credits)
Sustainable Tourism (15 credits)
Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality (30 credits)
Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)

Year two

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

International Destination Management (30 credits)
Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality (30 credits)
Digital Tourism Management (15 credits)
Future Paths
Research Methods (MET) (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

Special Interest Tourism (15 credits)
Cultural and Third Sector Events (30 credits)
Sustainable Mass Tourism (15 credits)

Year Three

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

Tourism and International Development (15 credits)
Tourism and Public Policy (15 credits)
Innovation and Business Planning (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

Contemporary Issues in Events Management (30 credits)
Contemporary Issues in International Tourism (15 credits)
Managing HR in Tourism and Hospitality (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

Consultancy Project (30 credits)
Dissertation (MET) (30 credits)