International Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Hospitality, leisure, and tourismEvents management

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Course overview

Step onto our International Tourism Management with Foundation Year course. You’ll be in the right place to join one of the world’s fastest growing, dynamic and exciting industries. You'll gain a broad understanding of Tourism, Hospitality and Event management.

Why study with us

  • Gain an in-depth understanding of the global tourism industry. Learn the wider socio-cultural, political, economic and environmental contexts in which it operates.

  • Develop your supervisory and managerial skills. This means you'll be ready to succeed in senior roles within tourist attractions, tour operators, market research, and more. 

  • Our course is delivered by a dynamic team of academics, many of whom have international experience and publish in journals, trade press and the media.

    What you'll do

  • Take part in local, national, and international field visits to destinations such as Cyprus, Iceland, China and Cambodia.

  • We link with many of the leading names in the tourism industry including Disney and Thomson TUI.

  • Gain real-life work experience on a 48-week work placement, which is available in the UK or countries worldwide.

    Accreditations

  • Our course has been accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, the professional body for managers and aspiring managers in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry worldwide.

    Future Careers

    International Tourism Management Foundation Year can lead to many different career choices, including: working for airlines and airports, managing theme parks and tourist attractions, managing heritage sites, tourist information centre managers, cruise operations, market research management and consultancy, tour operators, tourism development officers or hospitality graduate schemes.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Preston

    Avg. Salary: £24,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Preston

    Avg. Salary: £24,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1225 Travel agency managers and proprietors
    1221 Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors
    6250 Bed and breakfast and guest house owners and proprietors
    6213 Air travel assistants

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Hospitality, leisure, and tourism, Events management
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000