Tourism, Hospitality & Events

We are globally recognised for the quality of our tourism, hospitality and events degrees, and work closely with relevant industry organisations to make sure our courses give you the skills employers need.

Tourism, Hospitality & Events courses

Why study Tourism, Hospitality & Events at BU?

We’re proud to be ranked in the top 10 in the Guardian’s best UK universities 2021 league table
Study at a university with 30 years’ teaching experience in this subject area – we’ve been named as a Centre of Excellence for Tourism by the Institute of Travel and Tourism, and are certified by the World Tourism Organisation
Tourism research at BU was rated as joint-first in the UK based on internationally recognised research in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF)
Gain hands-on experience on an optional work placement
BU is internationally renowned in this subject area, ranking 10th for Hospitality & Leisure Management in the QS World University Rankings by Subject in 2020, and for Hospitality & Tourism Management in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2020
Courses accredited by relevant professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Marketing, the Association of Project Management, the Institute of Data & Marketing, the Institute of Hospitality and the Institute of Travel & Tourism.

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Full-time courses

BA (Hons) Events Management

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, the Association for Project Management and the Institute of Data and Marketing, this course primes you with theoretical knowledge and the practical skillset needed to create and oversee a diverse range of events.

BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management

Accredited by the Institute of Travel and Tourism, Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing (IDM) and the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, this course is widely recognised for educating work-ready professionals for a range of hospitality positions.

BA (Hons) International Tourism & Hospitality Management

Underpinned by our long-standing and internationally recognised research in tourism and hospitality, this degree is suitable for those with career aspirations related to global hospitality and the wider travel and tourism industry.

BA (Hons) Tourism Management

Accredited by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the Tourism Management Institute, this course has been refined over three decades to provide an excellent understanding of how private and public organisations work together within the tourism sector.

Top-up courses

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

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.

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