Course summary
Tourism is one of the world’s most dynamic and competitive industries. If you want to forge a career in this field, our International Tourism Management postgraduate course will give you the tools you need to become a skilful and knowledgeable manager who can make an immediate impact on any organisation. Our tourism course boosts your management potential by focusing on the role of communication and creativity and developing your critical thinking, problem-solving, research and analytical skills, together with an in-depth understanding of contemporary industry issues. You will also be able to specialise your knowledge through a range of optional modules, while you will be supported throughout by a professional mentor to offer further guidance and advice on advancing your career. One of the standout features of this course is the opportunity to travel overseas and apply your training to an international live tourism project, while our master's course also gives you the option to boost your real-world experience on a six-month placement. What’s more, University College Birmingham is an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence and our Aviation and Tourism Suite offers state-of-the-art facilities to support your studies. WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
- Residential visit – Study abroad on a live industry project, with essential trip costs covered by the University – past destinations include Dubai, the Gambia, Cyprus, the Azores and the Canaries
- Work placement (MSc only) – Apply your training to the real world and gain vital experience on an optional six-month placement in the industry
- Specialise your studies – From business creation to marketing and digital media, study a range of specialist areas with our portfolio of optional modules
- Industry approved – Study at a recognised ITT Centre of Excellence, with opportunities to work on a range of industry consultancy projects
- Award-winning university – Study at the highest-ranking university in the region according to student choice (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023)
- Tour manager
- Theme park manager
- Tourist information centre manager
- Travel agency manager
- Marketing executive
- Digital marketer
Modules
- Strategic Tourism Market Analysis
- International Live Project Management
- Leading Across Cultures
- Strategic Financial Analysis
- Sustainability Leadership
- Applied Masters Project (MSc only)
- Event Strategy
- Strategic Digital Marketing
- Innovative Enterprise
- Strategic Human Resource and People Development
- Risk, Disruption and Future-proof Management
- Performance Data Analysis
Assessment method
Note: Indicative information only. Actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website: www.ucb.ac.uk TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT Lectures, guest speakers, seminars, ‘creative dialogues’ and e-learning activities will facilitate your advanced learning and skill development. There is also a range of action-learning opportunities through case studies, scenario planning, simulations and live projects. You will be assessed through case study analysis, presentations, essays, e-discussions and debates within a range of individual and team-based environments. Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024.
Entry requirements
**Masters Entry Requirements** - A good UK honours degree (minimum 2:2), or international equivalent, in any/relevant subject. - We will also consider your application if you have significant, relevant experience (3-5 years) with degree-equivalent professional qualification. - English Language - IELTS Score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component **Postgraduate Diploma Entry requirements** - A minimum of a third –class honours degree - An equivalent overseas degree from a recognised institution - We will also consider an equivalent professional qualification - English Language - IELTS Score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge English Advanced | Level B2 | MA/MSc/PGDip - Minimum 170 with no less than 160 in any skill |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | MA/MSc/PGDip - Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component |
| Institution's Own Test | MA/MSc/PGDip - Overall score of B2 with no less than B2- in in each component |
To apply for all undergraduate degrees, if your first language is not English, you will need to sit an approved test in English.
UCB English Language Requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
UK Students
English students studying a full master's degree are eligible for a postgraduate loan from Student Finance. Please note, if you are planning on studying the Postgraduate Diploma, these courses will not be eligible for a postgraduate loan.
For more information please visit https://www.ucb.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/postgraduate-fees/
EU and International:
A £500 discount is applied if the fees are paid in full at enrolment.
For more information please visit https://www.ucb.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/international-tuition-fees/
Provider information
University College Birmingham
Summer Row
Birmingham
B3 1JB