International Tourism Management

Why choose this course
Surrey is consistently ranked one of the UK's top universities for hospitality, tourism, transport, travel and heritage studies, with Surrey Hospitality and Tourism Management having an outstanding global reputation.

• You’ll have the option to take one of our award-winning Professional Training placements  in the UK or abroad, or study at one of partner universities across the world, or a mix of both.

• The perfect foundation for senior managerial roles in this thriving sector, our International Tourism Management degree will open a variety of exciting career opportunities for you, both in the UK and overseas.

• Develop an understanding of every aspect of tourism management, alongside an understanding of core transferable management and business principles.

• With a global focus, you’ll study tourism management in a range of international contexts, exploring examples and case studies from around the world.

• With London close by, you can take advantage of our exceptional industry connections and networking opportunities through careers fairs, guest lectures and field trips to start building your own professional networks.

We’re preparing you for the future by integrating AI into every course, building digital skills, confidence and creativity that employers value in tomorrow’s workplace.

What you will study
Our bachelor of science in tourism management explores tourism’s vital role in the global community and economy, emphasising sustainable development and responsible leadership. The course will equip you with the skills to become a resilient and innovative leader in this exciting sector and the mindset to become an agent for positive change in our sector.

You’ll have the opportunity to explore various tourism sectors, including destination management, tourism consultancy and airport management. Reflecting the variety of the tourism industry, you’ll be able to choose modules which allow you to specialise and develop your skills in the areas that are most relevant to your interests and career aspirations.

Additionally, you can further enhance your learning with an optional placement year or a study abroad experience between your second and third years of study.

You’ll be taught by experienced and knowledgeable staff, who are all respected in their research and industry fields.

Academic lectures are combined with field trips, site visits and guest lectures from industry professionals, providing you with the most up-to-date and relevant education possible.

Due to our exceptional industry connections, and the relevance of our courses to current challenges in the tourism sector, our graduates are equipped to become responsible managers and strategic leaders of the industry and are consequently highly attractive to employers.

Course Modules

To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.