International Tourism Management BA (Hons)

• Overview

  Over a billion people around the world travel every year. Internationally, the tourism industry supports around 200 million jobs worldwide, or one in every 11th worker[i]. The industry has continued to grow in spite of the world-wide recession, and continues to expand.

  International Tourism Management offers a wide range of employment opportunities and careers both nationally and internationally, from multi-national to local organisations, from world heritage destinations to national parks. This course has been specifically designed to meet the needs of tourism employers and to provide you with the qualifications and skills necessary for real-world success giving you a distinct advantage in an increasingly competitive careers market.

  We will support you to achieve your career and study ambitions, which is why if you complete our Employability Plus Gold programme or Changemaker Gold certificate alongside your studies and if you haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating* we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you, or support you into postgraduate study.

  *with a 2:2 degree classification or higher

  Course

  Highlights

  • Accredited by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI) and the Tourism Society.
  • International study trip opportunities.
  • Optional work placement year available.
  • Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.

  HP Laptop and software included with this course.

  Apply Now Open Days

  
• Course Details

  The international tourism industry is a dynamic, changing sector and graduates from this course will be equipped with the creative tourism management skills and knowledge to allow them to adapt and be successful in this diverse business environment. This course has been specifically designed to meet the needs of industry and is composed of four compulsory modules, and two compulsory modules. You are encouraged to develop a critical understanding of tourism business theory combined with a proactive business development approach throughout the course.

  You will have the opportunity to study innovative modules such as the Tourism Consultancy project where you apply theory to a live project and put your project management skills to practice, gaining valuable experience that will enhance your job prospects. Our International Destination Management module allows you to analyse destinations in a variety of contexts (urban, rural, attraction, resort, regional, national and international) whilst incorporating industry best practice guidelines. Studying the Innovation in Tourism module will give you the chance to analyse the process of new product development and developments in the tourism industry through examining niche tourism products such as ecotourism, dark tourism, adventure tourism and cultural tourism.

  [i] UN World Tourism Trends 2018

  Partnerships and Accreditation

  Our International Tourism Management course is accredited by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI) and the Tourism Society, the professional bodies for tourism management in the UK.

  Study Trips: Barcelona Tourism in Action

  A group of Tourism Management and Events Management students from the University of Northampton immersed themselves in Barcelona’s tourist industry during a recent visit to the capital of Catalonia.

  The study trip, which took place 23-27 June 2015, saw 14 Tourism Management students and one Events Management undergraduate embark on a varied itinerary.

  Graduating student, Paula Costa, said: “The local people are very welcoming and friendly and the food was delicious. People working in the tourism industry made sure they delivered their services to tourists, even when their English language was limited.”

  Find out more on the story and see a video of the trip.

  Opportunities Abroad

  In previous years students have participated in at least one optional study trip to a European destination. The cost of optional trips would not normally exceed £500 for flights and accommodation. You will need to allow approximately an additional £100 for your expenses.

  The International Tourism Management teaching team also aims to provide a regional or national study trip annually to a tourism attraction or similar destination. In some cases you will be required to contribute to the cost of entry; this would normally not exceed £50.00.

  Methods of Learning

  You can expect taught study for the International Tourism Management course to be a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops, usually totalling 12 hours per week. We recommend that you spend 24 hours per week in self-directed study time.

  Schedule

  This course can be studied full-time over three years or over four years with an optional work placement year or Foundation Year. We also offer a flexible part-time study option.

  Assessments

  A variety of individual and group-based assessments are used in this course including written reports, client briefs, presentation, portfolio and examinations.

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  Additional

  Information

  Optional Work Placement Year

  You are encouraged to undertake a year-long placement in between Stages Two and Three of study. If you meet the entry criteria, and choose to take up a placement year you will find it an invaluable experience that helps you to apply your learning in your final year and prepares you for your career. Whilst on your Optional Work Placement Year you will study a 40 credit module ‘The Placement Year Experience – Organisations in Context’. We offer a lot of support in helping you to find a placement, which can be in the UK or overseas.

• Careers and Events
  • The Northampton Employment Promise.

    *We promise to secure paid experience for you, if you need it.

    We work with employers to understand what they’re looking for and we’re confident that if you follow one of our structured awards, as well as committing to your studies you’ll be in a competitive position when it comes to applying for graduate jobs.

    We’re so confident, that we promise to secure a paid 3-6 month internship for you, if you need it. Find out more about the Northampton Employment Promise, including how it works and who is eligible.

    
  • Open Days

    Discover your Course

    Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.

    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying with us.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
  • Students experience Lisbon at their leisure

    For most students, it’s not often you get given an exclusive guided tour of one of Europe’s most exciting cities.

    When the opportunity fell to our Tourism and Event Management students to spend a week touring the historical landmarks of Lisbon, they jumped at the chance.

    Ondraela Gjini, final year BA International Tourism Management top up student, said: “I have really enjoyed the Lisbon trip. It has been an invaluable experience to learn more about tourism and events in another culture and from a completely different perspective.” Read the full story.

    
  • Student Story

    Lauren Deegan

    Lauren’s career has got off to a flying start after the University of Northampton graduate secured a job at an international airport.

    Shortly after graduating from her International Tourism Management course, Lauren was appointed PR Assistant within the busy public relations department at Belfast International Airport, in her native Northern Ireland.

    Find out more about Lauren’s flying start.

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    The travel and tourism industry offers a world of opportunities in attraction and destination management, marketing, tourism consultancy, conferencing, event management, tour operations and retail travel.

    Many of our graduates have gone on to work for airlines, tour operators, visitor attractions, conference organisers and business travel both in the UK and abroad.

    
• Requirements

  A typical offer would be BCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC. Standard entry requirements apply.

  For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

  If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

  Contacts

  Course enquiries
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• Course Content
  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2
  • Stage 3

  You will be introduced to the foundations of tourism and will gain an understanding of the industry and how it operates within the global tourism environment while also exploring key concepts of sustainable tourism management.

  • Foundations of Tourism (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI1011

    Core Module Y
  • Tourism Impacts and Sustainability (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI1003

    Core Module Y
  • The Events Industry (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI1006

    Core Module Y
  • Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI1024

    Core Module Y
  • Delivering Human Centered Design (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI1023

    Core Module Y
  • Transformation, Innovation and Impact (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI1022

    Core Module N
  • English for Business (ESL) (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI2007

    Core Module N

  You will study specialist tourism modules at stage two which will focus on individual sectors of the industry such as Tourism Management and Development, Visitor Attractions, Resort and Spa Management. The modules at this stage allow you to develop management skills across a range of specialisms. After stage two, it is possible for you to undertake an optional placement year with a travel and tourism business. 


  • Sustainable Tourism (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI2003

    Core Module Y
  • Tourism Management and Development (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI2002

    Core Module Y
  • Managing Visitor Attractions (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI2001

    Core Module Y
  • International Resort and Spa Management (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI2011

    Core Module Y
  • Events and Tourism Research (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI2023

    Core Module Y
  • The Placement Year Experience: Organisations in Context (40 Credits)
    Module code: HRM2053

    Core Module Y
  • Critical Reading for Business (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI2010

    Core Module N
  • Development Through Work (WBL) (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM2048

    Core Module N
  • Career Development and Employability (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM2049

    Core Module N

  You will continue to develop your knowledge of sectors and specialisms within International Tourism Management, such as analyse destinations in a variety of contexts (urban, rural, attraction, resort, regional, national and international). You will have the chance to carry out a Tourism Consultancy Project which allows you to apply theory to a live project, helping you to develop your project management skills and giving you valuable experience that will enhance your job prospects. At this stage you are also given the opportunity to produce a project that is based upon independent academic research into a subject of your choice.

  • Innovation in Tourism and Hospitality Managament (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI3003

    Core Module Y
  • International Destination Management (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI3014

    Core Module Y
  • Research Project (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI4002

    Core Module Y
  • Professional Consultancy Project (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI3002

    Core Module Y
  • Entrepreneurial Strategy (20 Credits)
    Module code: MKT3031

    Core Module N
  • Developing Cross-Cultural Capacity (20 Credits)
    Module code: BUS3011

    Core Module N
  • The Cultural Olympiad (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI3007

    Core Module N
  • Leading Service Quality in Hospitality (20 Credits)
    Module code: LEI3015

    Core Module N

  Module information is quoted for 17/18 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  • our course has been accredited by the Tourism Management Institute and the Tourism Society, the professional bodies for tourism management in the UK
  • The Faculty of Business and Law has excellent links, such as those with the Tourism Management Institute, Tourism Concern, the National Parks Authority and English Heritage
  • you can obtain student membership of the Tourism Management Institute and The Tourism Society, as part of this course. As a student member of these industry professional bodies you will be eligible to work towards a full professional membership.
• Further Studies
  • Postgraduate Opportunities

    Further your Study

    Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give you a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

    International Tourism Development MA

    International Hotel Management MA

    International Special Events Management MSc

    
  • Research

    We are committed to delivering outstanding research that makes a difference to society. Our Research Institutes and Centres work closely with external partner organisations, locally, nationally and internationally. We produce internationally renowned and relevant research and disseminate knowledge on an international scale.

    Visit our Research Hub page for more information.

    
  • Business and Enterprise

    We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.

    Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,400 per 20 credit module
  Optional Work Placement Year: £950

  2018/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,350 per 20 credit module
  Optional Work Placement Year: £900

  Please note that tuition fees for EU students will remain the same as UK fees for 2018/19. For more information, please visit the Gov UK website.

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £12,500
  Optional Work Placement Year: £950

  2018/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time:: £12,000
  Optional Work Placement Year: £900

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  Scholarships

  EU and International Scholarships

  A merit based scholarship of up to 30% or a £3,000 reduction in the cost of tuition fees for eligible students.

  Sir Thomas White Scholarship

  The Sir Thomas White scholarship will support and acknowledge an academically gifted student, with the proviso that the selection panel is confident that there is…

  TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

  The Chancellor's Fund

  The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply. The…

  Wilson Endowment Scholarship

  The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…

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