International Tourism Management

Join a leading tourism university in the South West and gain practical experience through live projects. Develop the skills needed to become a globally effective tourism and business manager in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.

Launch your tourism career
Prepare for graduate employment with hands-on learning, problem-based assessments, and live consultancy projects designed in collaboration with tourism professionals. You'll graduate with the skills, confidence, and connections to thrive in a competitive global industry.

Gain real-world experience
Develop expertise in travel safety, crisis management, and tourism technologies while engaging in fieldwork both locally and internationally. These hands-on experiences help you build networks and apply your learning in diverse, real-world contexts.

High-ranking and accredited
Study at a top-ranked South West university (Complete University Guide 2025), recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Institute of Travel and Tourism. Benefit from strong industry partnerships, guest speakers, and future-focused learning that keeps your education relevant.

This course is for you if...

• you're eager to kick-start a vibrant and dynamic career in tourism

• you value learning from industry leaders and tourism professionals

• you're looking for hands-on experience through tailored modules and fieldwork opportunities

• you want to graduate ready to enter the workforce with confidence and experience

Course Modules

Year 1
Build a solid understanding of the tourism industry, learning the principles of sustainable tourism management. You also explore different forms of tourism and identify how these are used in destination development and promotion, gaining knowledge of tourism supply and demand.

Year 2
Discover what it takes to develop, manage and promote tourism businesses or destination. Increase your understanding of destination management on a regional, national and international level, gaining insight of tourism strategy development. If you choose, you can undertake a semester or year abroad at one of our partner institutions.

Optional placement year
Apply your new-found skills on a work placement year in the UK or overseas, learning about the industry from those working in it every day. Our Placements Office supports you in finding your placement.

Final year
Develop your passion for tourism by researching a topic that excites you for your final thesis. Through the study of conceptual tourism, modules deepen your knowledge of challenges which arise in the modern tourism industry.

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

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