International Travel Management BA(Hons)

Overview

This course focuses on the understanding, knowledge and skills you will need to be successful in the dynamic and highly competitive modern travel industry. Incorporating a strong international theme, it has been developed in consultation with industry professionals.
As the only established and internationally recognised travel industry-specific degree course in this subject area, contemporary, operational and theoretical academic elements of the travel industry are integrated and aligned to business management studies.

Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
Sandwich: 4 years

UCAS code N920
Course content

Course structure

You will learn through a blend of lectures, seminars, workshops and group activities. Lectures are supported by guest speakers from industry whenever possible.
You can opt to undertake a 48-week work placement after your second year (this is mandatory for the ITM routeway). We offer a wide range of opportunities (including many overseas) enabling you to obtain valuable work experience and also 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 understanding how the travel industry is organised and operates, and introduces the core principles of management. Year 2 investigates the theoretical aspects of core elements of the travel industry.
The final year centres on contemporary and critical issues faced by the modern travel industry sectors and has an applied strategic managerial focus.
If you opt for the ITM-accredited routeway you must undertake a placement in the business travel sector and the mandatory business travel module in your final year.

Syllabus

Year 1
International Travel Dynamics
Travel and Tourism Geography
The Holiday Business
Economics and the Business Environment
Marketing Principles
Professional Development
Year 2
International Transportation
Business Travel
Travel Management in Action
Managerial Accounting
Understanding and Managing People
Research Methods
Optional placement year
Final year
Contemporary Issues in International Travel and Tourism
Business Strategy
Dissertation or placement project
Options may include:
Cruise Management
Business Practices for Corporate Travel
eTravel
Aviation in the Twenty-first Century
Change Management
Customer Relationship Marketing
International Management
Niche Tourism Trends and Development
Rural Tourism Development and Management
Ecotourism
Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements
individual offers may vary
A-levels:
BBB (typically translates to 300 points in the UCAS tariff). Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.
ND/C (Level 3):
DMM.
International Baccalaureate:
32 points.
QAA-approved access course:
acceptable; subject-specific units.
GCSE (minimum grade C):
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics.
Foundation degree/HND
/HNC possible transfer to years 2 or 3. Contact 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

Graduates of this course are innovative, creative and skilled professionals who fit easily into this dynamic industry, with many going into specialist positions such as marketing, customer relations and travel consultancy. Recent employers include Neilson, Ski Bound and Ryanair.

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 Travel Management [J2EA016]

UK/EU 9,000 GBP
Island Students 9,000 GBP
International 10,500 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:
- Civil Aviation Authority, London
- Amadeus Global Travel Distribution Systems
- Cosmos Holidays
- Travalco B2B Reservations, USA
- Sportif Windsurfing & Kitesurfing Holidays
- British Airways
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

Simone Uroni

International Travel Management BA(Hons)

I came to the University of Brighton as a result of my interest in travel and tourism and was attracted by this course.

In the three years spent at university I had wonderful and tough experiences that helped me to build skills not only for the industry I am preparing to work in, but also to manage my life with new ideas coming from the university environment. I had the opportunity to meet people from everywhere in the world.

Professional endorsement

This course has also been very helpful for me to understand the travel industry. This has happened through guest speakers from industry, and the opportunity for students to be endorsed at their final year by organisations such as the Institute of Travel and Meetings (ITM) - this gives us a strong background into the business travel sector.

Lecturers try their best in delivering their teaching as efficiently as possible in order to create the right mind set for students to be ready for the challenges within the travel industry.

Good challenges

My personal recommendation to prospective students is that you have to expect good challenges at university and also wonderful times with other students. It will help you understand who you want to be and what you want to do with your future.

My experience at university taught me that there is always more to prove to yourself and to never stop trying to reach your dreams.

Laura Conway

International Travel Management BA(Hons)

Choosing to take the optional placement element of my course instead of just doing three years of university was a huge decision to make, but in my opinion such a worthwhile one.

Achievement

For me, whist it was sometimes challenging working full time, travelling and preparing my placement project (especially when you know some of your friends are still living the university lifestyle!), I feel I have achieved more with the experience of this year and became a lot more independent.

I have thoroughly enjoyed and will miss working in Central London, where I’ve gained vast knowledge and made lasting friendships.

Getting the job you want

I believe I have learnt I work a lot better than I thought I could under pressure and have been given huge responsibilities, which once I’ve finished my degree will help me along the way to getting the job I really want to do.