International Tourism Management BA(Hons)

Overview

Internationally orientated and recognised, this course consolidates the school's key strengths in tourism and management. Students benefit from the input of tutors who have industry experience and are actively researching a range of tourism fields.
You will acquire the knowledge and skills to respond to the global challenges associated with contemporary tourism management.

Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
With placement year 4 years

UCAS code N840
Course content

Course structure

A blend of lectures, seminars, workshops and group activities, ensures an engaging stimulating learning experience.
You can opt to undertake a 48-week work placement after your second year. We offer a wide range of opportunities (including many overseas) enabling you to obtain valuable work experience and a hands-on understanding of the industry. You will also develop industry links and many of our students then go on to full-time employment with their placement company after graduation.

Areas of study

Year 1 focuses on operational issues of the tourism industry and the principles of management. Year 2 focuses upon the application of management concepts and techniques and introduces key theoretical debates in international tourism.
The final year blends tourism and management theory and practice at a strategic level. You will also undertake either a dissertation or placement project as a major piece of individual work and research.

Syllabus

Year 1
International Tourism Dynamics
Travel and Tourism Geography
Tourism Impacts
Economics and the Business Environment
Marketing Principles
Professional Development
Year 2
Tourism Planning and Development
Tourism, Society and Culture
Tourism Management in Action
Research Methods
Managerial Accounting
Understanding and Managing People
Optional placement year
Final year
Contemporary Issues in International Travel and Tourism
Business Strategy
Dissertation or placement project
Options may include:
Business Morality
Cruise Management
Destination Marketing
eTravel
Ecotourism
Customer Relationship Marketing
Festivals and Events
International Management
Sport Tourism
Rural Tourism Development and Management
Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements
individual offers may vary
A-levels:
BBB (typically translates to 300 points in the UCAS tariff).
BTEC
DDM.
International Baccalaureate:
32 points.
Access to HE Diploma
pass (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 18 credits at merit or above. Must include level 3 units in business or management.
GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics.
Foundation degree/HND
/HNC may enable you to start the course in year 2 or 3. Check with the course team for specific requirements.
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.
Location

Location Eastbourne
Career opportunities

A wide range of careers in the UK and overseas is open to you, including tourism development, sales and marketing, international tourism consultancy and business travel.
Our graduates have embarked upon successful careers with companies such as TUI AG, Kuoni Destinations, Civil Aviation Authority, American Express and Virgin Atlantic.

Visit the careers centre website.
Fees and costs

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

BA(Hons) International Tourism Management [J2EA002]

UK/EU 9,000 GBP
Island Students 9,000 GBP
International 10,900 GBP

When on a placement (sandwich) year, students pay a reduced fee in the placement year of this course. This is currently £750 for Home and Island Students and £1,760 for International students. This fee is likely to increase with inflation.
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Work placements

This course gives you the option of taking a 48 week work placement between your second and final year of study.

The placement is a great way to get valuable practical experience in a workplace relevant to your degree.

Where can I go on placement?

Our placement team has links with employers throughout the UK and overseas and can help you find the right placement to suit your course.

Students have been placed with such diverse and prestigious employers including:
- STA Travel
- Sunvil Holidays
- Casamojanda Eco Lodge, Ecuador
- VisitWiltshire
- Plaza Hotels, Bangkok
- Japan Journeys, London
We also have a longstanding placement partnership with Walt Disney World. Each year students have a chance to do their placement with them in the USA.

Why should I go on placement?

You will gain contacts and a competitive advantage for when you graduate. Many placements pay a salary, as well as providing valuable recruitment and workplace experience.

While on placement you can apply the knowledge of your degree subject in a real-life work situation. Furthermore the knowledge you gain from the placement will inform your final year project and academic study.

Successful completion of your placement will also help you stand out from the crowd when you seek work.

Find out more about placements
Student views

Georgios-Istvan Svanias

International Tourism Management BA(Hons)

I decided to study International Tourism Management BA(Hons) because the course provided by the university seemed very attractive to me. The location of the campus and being by the sea was also a factor.

International

One of the best things about studying at Brighton is the level of multiculturalism in the university. Opening up the course to an international level facilitates the understanding of other cultures, which is very important for our field.

Strengths

I would say the strengths of the course are the teaching, the level of education of the teachers, the background of the teachers (industry or research), facilities in the university (technological facilities), and the opportunities to interact with people from other countries.

If you are considering studying tourism at the University of Brighton, I would say DO IT! You will learn a lot. I have founded a student-run tourism society ‘Odyssey’ which will also help you to understand your subject in depth.

Career direction

At the end of my course I feel that with the knowledge I have gained that I will be able to choose in which direction I would like my career to go.

Lizzie Rumens

International Tourism Management BA(Hons)

I applied to the University of Brighton because it is not only one of the leading universities in this field, but when I visited an open day, the friendly atmosphere that I received from both staff and students made me feel very welcome straight away.

Gaining confidence

I felt that the course offered a high calibre of teaching and a broad range of subjects to study. In addition to the course structure and excellent library facilities, I felt the course would give me a variety of opportunities to gain confidence on a personal level in a number of fields such as business. I also engaged in different university activities such as becoming a student ambassador and course representative.

Placement highlight

My course gave me the opportunity to take an optional placement in my third year of university; a personal highlight. It assisted me in gaining skills which I applied to my university knowledge, and this in turn will help develop my future career prospects and job applications.

Community and friendship

Although Eastbourne campus is smaller than Brighton, it has a great community atmosphere. I feel I have gained a huge amount of knowledge while being here and have met some great people who I would consider to be friends for life.