Why study MSc Tourism Management at BU? 

  • We are the second in the UK for hospitality and tourism management according to the Shanghai Rankings of Academic Subjects 2022
  • You'll meet industry experts, with the opportunity to take a professional placement, network and share knowledge and experience whilst learning in a structured environment
  • Complete an optional 30-week work placement with a tourism employer to further enhance your employability 
  • Learn from specialist academic staff who are actively involved in research ensuring the curriculum is informed by cutting-edge knowledge and practice 
  • Explore the significant relationships between tourism and the wider economic, environmental and socio-cultural context 
  • Benefit from experiencing a new country and culture with the option to study a semester abroad.

Find out more about the content of this course.

Course accreditations

The accrediting bodies on this course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the BU Business School Experience:  

  • Recognition as an Institute of Travel & Tourism Centre of Excellence signifies BU as an industry-leading university
  • Accreditation by the Tourism Management Institute ensures this course meets standards aligned to the needs of the tourism sector, enhancing future employment prospects when you graduate
  • Accreditation by the leading hospitality professional body, the Institute of Hospitality, offers numerous benefits to you such as free membership and access to the mentoring scheme. 
  • This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School, an accreditation that places us within the top institutions globally for business degrees. Less than 6% of business schools worldwide have attained this hallmark of excellence which recognises a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching and students learning. 

Key information

Next start date:

September 2024, January 2025, September 2025

Location:

Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Duration:

September: 1 year full-time (16 months with optional study exchange). January: 16 months full-time (with or without optional study exchange). September & January: 2 years with optional 30-week work placement or 2 years part-time

Accreditations:

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Institute of Hospitality; Institute of Travel & Tourism Centre of Excellence; The Tourism Management Institute

Required subjects:

All subjects considered

Entry requirements:

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject. 

International entry requirements:

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. For more information check out our full entry requirements.