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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

International Tourism & Hospitality Management

Bournemouth University

(4.2)
111 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the International Tourism & Hospitality Management course at Bournemouth University.

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A level

104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£18,700 per year
International£18,700 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N840

Here's what Bournemouth University says about its International Tourism & Hospitality Management course.

Why study BA (Hons) International Tourism & Hospitality Management at BU?

  • You can combine tourism and hospitality, or select optional units to specialise in on or the other

  • Regular guest lectures from industry professionals

  • You will gain invaluable experience, enhance your employability, and build your network through a placement (which can be anywhere in the world)

  • You can study abroad at one of our many partner institutions across the world

  • As a popular seaside resort Bournemouth is a perfect location to study this tourism and hospitality

  • We are in the top 20 universities in the world for hospitality and leisure management (QS University Rankings 2023), 94% of our graduates are either working or studying fifteen months after graduating (Source DiscoverUni 2023).

Underpinned by our long-standing and internationally recognised teaching and research in tourism and hospitality, this degree is suitable for those with career aspirations related to global hospitality and the wider travel and tourism industry. It will provide you with an understanding of the origins, development and organisation of the tourism and hospitality industries, and the opportunities and challenges facing organisations operating in and across the various sectors.

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Department of Marketing, Strategy and Innovation

Location

Main Site | Poole

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Sandwich

Subjects

• International hospitality management

• Tourism management

Start date

September 22, 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

The modules you will study

Core units: The Tourism and Hospitality Industries; Marketing for Tourism & Hospitality; Understanding the Tourist; Contemporary Hospitality; Hospitality & Food Operations:

Optional Units: Tourism, Wildlife & the Environment; Sustainable Tourism Destinations

Bournemouth University reviews

(4.2)
Based on 111 reviews from Bournemouth University's students and alumni
5 star
39%
4 star
47%
3 star
11%
2 star
2%
1 star
1%
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1st year student

Pretty good. Lots of clubs and societies. Lots of student club nights - like almost one every night I think? rnThereu2019s a bar on campus but you wonu2019t be short of a bar anywhere in Bournemouth anyways.

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1 year ago

1st year student

Overall uni life is good. Nightlife is very good. Lots of clubs and also thereu2019s a student only club too. Quite a few events that take place on campus that sometimes give out free food. rnrnTown centre is bare - wouldnu2019t even call it a town centre where Iu2019m from. Couple of shops but real...

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1 year ago

1st year student

Decent accommodation is expensive here. You could go with the cheaper halls but youu2019re at risk of insect/rodent infestation and/or crackheads so you weigh the pros and cons. rn

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1 year ago

1st year student

Good support system in place.

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1 year ago

1st year student

Loads of accommodation options to choose from. Many of which are modern. Shame most of them are fairly pricy but thatu2019s inflation I guess. Love my accommodation. rnLibrary could do with a renovation but still has the whatu2019s needed. Facilities are good. rnCafes and shops in the campus are exp...

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1 year ago

1st year student

Really nice lecturers that listen well and help where they can. Respond quickly to emails and messages. rnLecture notes and presentations could be improved as I donu2019t think they fully cover what is need (particularly the programming based modules).

(5)

1 year ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Bournemouth University students who took the International Tourism & Hospitality Management course - or another course in the same subject area.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

72%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

83%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

69%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

60%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

73%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

73%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

71%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

70%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

69%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

76%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

72%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

67%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

94%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

75%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

79%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

81%

med

How well organised is your course?

79%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

81%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

83%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

84%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

50%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

68%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

67%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

67%

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During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

79%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

80%

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Student information

The International Tourism & Hospitality Management course at Bournemouth University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

International hospitality management
Tourism management
Mode of study
Full-time59%Part-time41%
Gender ratio
Female70%Male29%
Where students come from
International37%UK63%
Student performance
2:1 or above60%
First year dropout rate15%
Number of students235
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
PsychologyC
SociologyB
Business StudiesB
English LiteratureC
GeographyC
Mode of study
Full-time67%Part-time33%
Gender ratio
Female75%Male25%
Where students come from
International21%UK79%
Student performance
2:1 or above69%
First year dropout rate14%
Number of students245
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
PsychologyC
SociologyB
Business StudiesB
GeographyC
SpanishA
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Bournemouth University graduates who took International Tourism & Hospitality Management - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£23.7k

First year after graduation

£30.3k

Third year after graduation

£36.1k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to International Tourism & Hospitality Management.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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Bournemouth University courses are designed with direct input from employers, with many courses accredited by the biggest names in industry. Every student has the opportunity to get work experience as part of their course and opportunities for work, study or volunteering abroad too. Our courses have been recognised for the quality of student learning opportunities and support around your course too, so you’ll be well-prepared for your future, whatever it may be. What better place to find a balance with study and life than our beautiful cosmopolitan town, from Nandos to nights out and Beach days taking in some rays. There’s a Bournemouth to be discovered for everyone. Our award-winning nightclub, The Old Firestation, and end-of-year festival – the Summerball – all contribute to make your BU experience an unforgettable experience. Come and see us at an Open Day to discover why you #BelongatBU.

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