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Tourism Management at Bournemouth University - UCAS

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2024 - 2025
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Bournemouth University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Studying this internationally-focused and multi-accredited course you will come across leading industry speakers, consultancy projects, ‘live’ scenarios, and field trips to tourism hotspots. Why study BA (Hons) Tourism Management at BU?

  • Bournemouth University is second in the UK for hospitality and tourism management according to the Shanghai Rankings of Academic Subjects 2023.
  • One of the first courses to be offered in the UK and has been refined over three decades to give you the skills and knowledge of the tourism sector
  • Taught by industry specialists who are actively involved in research that informs the future of the industry, as well as notable experts during our regular guest lectures
  • Pick specialist modules to bring your education in line with your own passions, interests and, ultimately, career aspirations
  • Build your network of professional contacts, enhance your CV and employability during the 30-week work placement that can be taken anywhere in the world
  • You can study abroad at one of our many partner institutions across the world
Leading industry speakers, consultancy projects, ‘live’ scenarios and fieldtrips to tourism hotspots are an integral part of this multi-accredited course. You will develop management and business skills that are essential to get ahead in industry. Accredited by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the Tourism Management Institute and recognised as an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence, our four-year course was one of the first to be offered in the UK and has been refined over three decades to give you an excellent understanding of how private and public organisations work together within the tourism sector.

Modules

Year 1: The Tourism and Hospitality Industries, Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality, Understanding the Tourist, The Visitor Economy, Sustainable Tourism Destinations and Tourism, Wildlife & the Environment.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • United Nations World Tourism Organisation
  • Travel and Tourism, Institute of
  • Hospitality, Institute of
  • Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing

How to apply

31Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
N800
Institution code:
B50
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 4

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

AccessBU: AccessBU provides you with the opportunity to tell us about your circumstances that are not always evident in your UCAS application. This widening access initiative also considers relevant criteria such as being in care or if you live in an area with a low participation rate in Higher Education - if you are eligible, your offer could be up to 16 UCAS tariff points below the published tariff. Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Deferred entry: We are happy to consider eligible applicants for deferred entry. If you have already submitted your application, please submit your deferral request through our website. Direct entry: We welcome applications from students who have previously studied at degree level at other institutions and wish to transfer onto a BU course. Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure enables credit awarded from one institution to contribute to a BU award, subject to an application process. Please visit our RPL webpage for more information. Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6If English is not your first languge, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading or equivalent.

Student Outcomes

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80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £17800 Year 1
International £17800 Year 1

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

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850. Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.
Tourism Management at Bournemouth University - UCAS