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International Travel Management (top-up)
BA(Hons)

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 1 year (max 3 years)

    Part-time: 2 years (max 5 years)

    UCAS code N811

    About the course

    This 12-month programme is aimed at those students who hold an HND, FdA or DipHE in travel and tourism management (or similar) and who wish to obtain an honours degree. The course provides a unique opportunity to join the first degree course in the UK to focus purely on the international travel industry. This course is now one of the most established and internationally recognised available and has a strong international theme, addressing current industry issues within a global context. Tutors have substantial travel industry experience and the course is supported by continuous cooperation with organisations from the travel industry including the Civil Aviation Authority, Air Miles, tour operators and airlines

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2014. Entry requirements for students thinking about starting a course in 2013 can be found in the online prospectus. Individual offers may vary

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing (or equivalent qualification).

    Other:
    Please contact the course team for specific entry requirements.

  • Course content

    Course structure

    The degree is taught by staff with practical, research and professional experience in international travel management and students experience a variety of lectures, seminars, workshops and group activities. They can expect to be in the classroom for approximately 12-15 hours a week but personal research is also required in order to further support your studies. Progress is assessed using a variety of individual and group tasks and students are encouraged to take a critical and analytical approach throughout.

    Areas of study

    Depending on their areas of interest and specific entry qualifications, students are able to study a range of modules that build upon and enhance their previous studies and enable them to become familiar with the key issues involved in the strategic management of this dynamic and competitive industry. They also choose from a range of optional modules including travel marketing, etravel, cruise management and international management. To graduate with an honours degree students must also undertake a research-based dissertation.

    Syllabus

    Core modules
    Contemporary Issues in International Travel and Tourism
    Business Strategy
    Dissertation

    Options (subject to change)
    Business Information Systems
    Business Morality
    Change Management
    CRM
    Cruise Management
    eCommerce
    eTravel
    Ecotourism
    International Management
    Licensed Retail Management
    Niche Tourism
    Rural Tourism
    Sport Tourism
    Transport Terminals
    Travel Industry Marketing

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2013-14. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    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.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.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 (Top up)  [J2EA035]
    UK/EU (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    International (Full Time)10,900 GBP

  • Location

    Location Help Eastbourne

    Eastbourne is a thriving town which offers traditional seaside attractions, modern nightlife, good shopping and a wide range of sporting activities. It’s one of the sunniest places in the UK.

    Our Eastbourne campus is located at the foot of the South Downs National Park, about ten minutes walk from the seafront and 20 minutes from the pier and Eastbourne town centre. Almost 3,000 students are based here.

    View campus maps and directions

    Living in Eastbourne

    Eastbourne’s buzzing university community and compact town gives it a laid back and friendly feel. The town combines the traditional seaside attractions with modern nightlife, a wide range of sporting activities and an exciting arts scene.

    Social scene

    The student community in Eastbourne ensures it has a thriving social scene, with dedicated student nights at many of the town’s pubs and clubs. Eastbourne’s expanding nightlife includes trendy cocktail bars, laid-back country pubs and modern nightclubs.

    Fireworks over the pier

    Arts

    The striking Towner contemporary art museum in Eastbourne features international exhibitions as well as a permanent art collection. Eastbourne's six theatres give you a chance to see West End musicals, touring shows, live music and comedy.

    The Towner contemporary art museum

    Sports

    Eastbourne has long been the home of pre-Wimbledon tennis tournaments at Devonshire Park. Eastbourne also hosts an extreme sports festival and the Beachy Head Marathon that takes place across the South Downs National Park.

    Eastbourne Extreme sports festival

  • Staff profiles

    International Travel Management (top-up)

    Graham Shephard

    Travel course leader 

    I come from an established travel industry background having worked in both tour operations and the leisure industry in past years. I studied my first degree in International Tourism Management at the University of Brighton and for my MSc in eTourism at the University of Surrey. 

    I joined the university as a lecturer in 1995. I am committed to maintaining links with the industry sectors of both travel and tourism and ensuring that these links continue to benefit both students and the courses available. 

    I, with other colleagues, organised the successful Travel Industry Forum in 2008 and have cooperated with the Institute of Travel and Tourism on industry liaison development. My research interests are in the sport and adventure tourism sectors, winter sports tourism, eTravel and the travel sectors.

  • Career opportunities

    Graduates are equipped with the skills necessary for employment in general management as well as more specific travel management. Graduates can expect to find employment in a wide range of travel companies in areas such as airlines, destination marketing, tour operations, resort management and travel consultancy.

    The academic nature of the degree provides the opportunity for good students to seek an academic career into postgraduate study on our MA courses or in research for a PhD or MPhil.

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International Travel Management (top-up)

Applying for 2013 entry

We have limited places available on this course.

Please call us for advice 01273 644644

International applicants should call
+44 (0)207 250 6749

Application process
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