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International Tourism & Hospitality Management With Foundation year

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Top 10 in the UK for student experience in the subject area of Business, Management and Marketing - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.

Explore the world through a career in tourism and hospitality. Our International Tourism & Hospitality Management degree is perfect for if you want a career in travel and hospitality on a global scale.

Based in a UNESCO World Heritage city, you’ll study in one of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations, gaining hands-on experience in real-world settings. You’ll engage in topics including sustainable tourism, creative destinations, marketing, gastronomy, and global service excellence, giving you a full understanding of worldwide tourism and hospitality.

What you'll Learn

  • Analyse global tourism trends to help destinations grow sustainably.

  • Learn to manage complex projects whilst delivering exceptional service.

  • Explore the role of marketing, branding, and storytelling in travel and tourism.

  • Lead with confidence through simulations, consultancy projects, and residential trips.

  • Delve into ethical and strategic approaches to international tourism and hospitality management.

With strong industry links and professional body memberships (like ATHE, ATLAS, AEME, and CHME), this course will set you up for success. Whether you want to manage a resort, launch a travel brand, or work on global sustainability, you’ll graduate ready to thrive in this fast-moving industry.

Modules

Course Modules

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/international-tourism-and-hospitality-management-foundation-year

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • Time abroad (mandatory) • 5 Years
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • Integrated foundation year • 5 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
C10

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Application codes

Institution code:
C10

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
DDE

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 64

We accept a wide range of general qualifications that attract UCAS Tariff points either on their own or in combination with others. GCSE maths at grades A-C / 4-9 or equivalent is also required.

Scottish Higher

Please see website for information.

Access to HE Diploma
Pass: 45

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Please see website for information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP

GCSE maths at grades A-C / 4-9 or equivalent is also required. https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/applying/entry-requirements

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£5760
EU & International£17000

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

Home (UK) Fees:
Home (UK) tuition fees for Foundation Years at Canterbury Christ Church University will be set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for foundation years in classroom-based subjects or non-classroom-based subjects, as set by the UK Government. Home (UK) tuition fees for subsequent years 1-3 are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for standard undergraduate degrees set by the UK Government, currently £9,535. However, this is subject to any changes to the maximum tuition fee cap, or any other changes to regulated undergraduate tuition fees, that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for the 2026/27 academic year onwards.

International Tuition Fees (including EU fees):
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2026/27 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2026/27 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding

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