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BA (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management (Top-up)

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  • BA (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management (Top-up)
  • UCAS Code:
    N226
  • Institution:
    B50
  • Delivery:
    Full time according to Funding Council definitions

This course is specifically designed for students with appropriate existing qualifications (such as an HND or Foundation degree) in Hospitality, Tourism or allied subjects to continue their studies to degree level. Accredited by the Institute of Travel and Tourism, it develops graduates with the managerial skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in these dynamic and challenging international industries.

As well as gaining a better understanding of hospitality and tourism management, you’ll be guided in developing your ability to evaluate, analyse and to apply your knowledge in innovative ways. The core of the course focuses on strategic management subjects taught in the context of hospitality and tourism and on research methods, with expert academic support given for your dissertation.

Further information about studying with us is available on the Department of Tourism and Hospitality webpages.

All statistics shown throughout this page are taken from Unistats, Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE), BU institutional data and Ipsos MORI (National Student Survey) unless otherwise stated.

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Key information

Next start date:

September 2020, September 2021

Location:

Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Duration:

1 year

Accreditations:

Institute of Travel and Tourism

Required subjects:

Hospitality, Tourism, Travel & Tourism, Business & Management

Entry requirements:

For September 2020 entry: Foundation Degree with 60% or above in a required subject. HND with Merit or above in a required subject – find out more.

International entry requirements:

For September 2020 entry: If English is not your first language you’ll need IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with a minimum of 5.5 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading or above. For more information check out our full international entry requirements.

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Course details

On this course you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.

Contact hours and assessment

Details of the assessment methods and contact hours for each unit of the course can be found in the programme specification.

Download the programme specification (pdf 152kb)

Your application

For this course we are looking for applicants who:

  • Are innovative and open to new experiences
  • Possess the ability to think logically and organise their work
  • Have enthusiasm for their chosen industry
  • Have an enquiring mind and are prepared to ask questions
  • Are strong team players who are willing to work and learn alongside others.

How to apply

Entry requirements

Careers

How we spend our free time is becoming increasingly important, which means the hospitality and tourism management industry is always looking for innovative and skilled graduates. This course will prepare you for work in this exciting sector, giving you an insight into various aspects of the hospitality and tourism industry.

You can find our graduates working for some of the world’s best-known tourism organisations, including Walt Disney World, Hilton Worldwide, Travco and VisitScotland to name just a few.

Costs and fees

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. You can find full information about funding your studies and paying your fees in our undergraduate fees and funding section.

Fees quoted are for tuition only unless stated otherwise, and we’re committed to ensuring there are no hidden extra costs while you’re at university – that’s why we’re clear about what you can expect us to cover, and what your cost of living will be. You’ll also find you could benefit from a range of discounts as a student.

Find out more about budgeting and living expenses

Our staff

On this course you will be taught by staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This could include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners and research students, many of whom are actively engaged in research and/or professional practice which is integrated into the teaching of this course. Please note that teaching staff can change.

Course changes

What our students say

Mhairi Strachan

Like a cup of tea, the hospitality management course warms you up to the industry, prepares you for placement and polishes you up for the future.

What employers think

Suzi Wotton

Take every networking opportunity available. Meet new people and this could result in you finding a good industry mentor to give you inspiration.

What our students say

Olivia Perry

Being a hospitality student welcomes you into a family. The lecturers are so friendly and helpful; they really help you get through the course.