International Tourism Management

University College Birmingham
Undergraduate FdA Full-time 2 Years Hospitality, leisure, and tourismEvents management

A-Level Entry

CD - DD

UCAS Points

32 - 56 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,000

About this course

OVERVIEW By embarking upon a career in tourism, you can be part of an industry that has become a global phenomenon over the last 70 years. Many economies and businesses now rely on their ability to attract visitors, and international providers need to keep reinventing themselves in order to stay ahead of the curve in this evolving, uncertain and competitive environment.

Whether you want to work in areas ranging from tour operations and destination management organisations to attractions and events organisations, or even set up your own business, our International Tourism Management foundation degree course at University College Birmingham will equip you with the vital industry skills and attributes to realise your career aspirations. Studying at a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence, you will learn how to analyse tourism trends and undertake industry projects in order to devise innovative, creative strategies to compete in the marketplace.

You will also go on a variety of residential visits both in the UK and abroad, while our range of optional modules will enable you to specialise your studies to match your interests and career aims.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

  • Residential visits – Take on tourism projects in the UK and overseas, with essential trip costs covered by the University – past destinations have ranged from Amsterdam, Barcelona and Prague to New York, Toronto, Cyprus and The Gambia

  • Specialise your studies – Gain expertise in a field related to your career aims through optional modules such as Attraction Management or Aviation Management

  • Industry approved – Study at an ITT Centre of Excellence and work on live and simulated industry projects in association with our professional networks

    FACILITIES Students on our tourism courses have access to outstanding simulation facilities in our Aviation and Tourism Suite, featuring a state-of-the-art mock plane cabin as well as check-in areas, a working security gate and Galileo GDS system for training students.

    ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS University College Birmingham is a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism Centre of Excellence.

    CAREERS AND PROGRESSION Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:

  • Tour manager

  • Tourism officer

  • Project manager

  • Product manager

  • Marketing executive

  • Digital marketer

    Upon completion of the foundation degree, you can also progress onto the final year of our full BA (Hons) degree.

  • Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CD - DD
    UCAS Tariff Points 32 - 56 points
    BTEC PPP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    1225 Travel agency managers and proprietors
    7220 Customer service supervisors
    1223 Publicans and managers of licensed premises
    1221 Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors
    1222 Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Hospitality, leisure, and tourism, Events management
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £23,000