Business and Tourism

Course Overview

This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning

Our BA (Hons) Business and Tourism course is co-designed with industry experts, and gives you the skills, insight, and hands-on experience to be a future leader in the tourism sector.

On this course, accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), you will graduate with a double award. You’ll receive:

• A Business and Tourism degree

• A CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership

You'll gain both academic and professional qualifications at no extra cost.

You will explore the global tourism industry and understand destinations, experiences, and strategic innovation. Drawing on real-world case studies and international insights, you’ll learn how to:

• Shape travel experiences

• Develop tourism strategies

• Market tourist destinations effectively and sustainably

• Build commercial awareness and consumer insight

While also developing the skills to lead teams, harness data, and make ethical decisions in a rapidly evolving sector.

On this course you will learn through practical techniques, with:

• Immersive simulations

• Live industry briefs

• Collaborative projects

Equipping you with the creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills to address key issues relating to the future of tourism.

You'll apply your learning through live projects and real-world business challenges that prepare you to lead with confidence in any tourism environment.

You will also take part in an assessment centre experience, to prepare you for the competitive graduate job market and to help you understand recruitment techniques. Alongside this, you’ll add to your CV by earning digital micro-credentials from industry leaders like Microsoft, Google, and LinkedIn.

Why study with us

• This course is recognised by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), the UK’s professional body for destination management.

• Gain a Chartered Management Institute Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership alongside your degree, included in your tuition fee.

• Earn digital micro-credentials from Microsoft, Google, and LinkedIn, boosting your CV and tailoring the course to your interests.

What you'll do

• You will apply skills in tourism, strategy, marketing, and leadership through live projects and real-world challenges which prepare you to start a career in business and tourism.

• You will learn about the latest trends in tourism including how to shape travel experiences, develop tourism strategies, and market destinations effectively and sustainably.

• Through our Global Opportunities programme, you’ll have the chance to work for businesses in the UK and across the world on placements and internships.

Future Careers

You’ll graduate with the insight, skills, and credibility to succeed in tourism and global business. Whether you want to market destinations, manage experiences or launch your own travel business, this course helps you build the mindset and knowledge to go further.

Career options include:

• Destination marketing executive

• Tourism operations or events manager

• Visitor experience coordinator

• Sustainability and impact officer

• Travel brand strategist

• Tourism consultant or analyst

• Graduate trainee in business or tourism

• Travel entrepreneur or founder

You will also benefit from career coaching, employer networking, an optional placement year, and structured feedback through to help you move forward with confidence.