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

Tourism Management

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Tourism Management course at University of East London.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,C

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N8TM

Here's what University of East London says about its Tourism Management course.

This tourism management degree will give you the best possible start to a career in the tourism sector. It is designed with your career in mind - giving you the skills needed to plan, organise, and manage various aspects of the tourism industry.

You will benefit from:

placements and guest lectures held with tourism industry leaders across London. our Docklands campus is close to London City Airport and famous venues like the Excel Centre and the O2 Arena accreditation by the Institute of Hospitality. If you don't have the standard entry requirements, you can join the Foundation Year and get the degree in four years instead of three.

Source: University of East London

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

Royal Docks School of Business and Law

Location

Docklands Campus | London

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Tourism management

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
International£15,560 per year

The modules you will study

Year 1: Personal Skills for Hospitality, Events and Tourism (Mental Wealth) (Core), The Business Environment for Hospitality, Events and Tourism (Core), Introduction to People, Organisations and Management (Core), Understanding Hospitality, Event and Tourism Experiences (Core), Service and Experience Marketing (Core), Tourism and Hospitality: Concepts and Approaches (Core)

Year 2: Tourism, Globalisation and Business Strategy (Core), Finance for Hospitality, Events and Tourism (Core), Leadership in Hospitality, Events and Tourism (Core), Professional Practice in Hospitality, Events and Tourism (Mental Wealth) (Core), Destination Marketing (Core), Professional Development in Practice - Internship (Optional), Food and Beverage Management (Optional), Celebration, Ritual and Culture in the Events Industry (Optional), Hospitality Management and Service Delivery (Optional), Optional placement (Optional)

Year 3: Sustainable Tourism Planning and Destination Management (Core), Sport and Event Tourism (Core), Culture, Heritage and the Tourist Landscape (Core), Research Project (Core), Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Experience Economy (Tourism, Hospitality & Events Industries) (Core), Exploring Professional Practice in Hospitality, Events and Tourism (Mental Wealth) (Core)

For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.

How you will be assessed

Year 1 - 100% coursework; Year 2 - 95% coursework, 5% examination; Year 3 - 100% coursework.

University of East London student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 97 reviews from University of East London's students and alumni
5 star
45%
4 star
24%
3 star
18%
2 star
8%
1 star
4%
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1st year

Architectural design

3 months ago

Studying at UEL has been a pleasant experience. The location is very scenic and isn't far from London City Airport and the O2 which can be seen from the Dockside which in my opinion is the heart of East London. With DLR connecting to other points of the East such as Westfield Stratford, ExCeL and Ca...

(5)
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2nd year

Computer science

3 months ago

My experience at UEL has honestly been the best part of my university journey so far. The location is simply amazing; I never get tired of it, especially in the winter when the sunsets are so breathtaking, being right by the riverside with those captivating views of the Thames and the runway of Lond...

(4)
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2nd year

Computer science

3 months ago

My experience at UEL has honestly been the best part of my university journey so far. The location is simply amazing; I never get tired of it, especially in the winter when the sunsets are so breathtaking, being right by the riverside with those captivating views of the Thames and the runway of Lond...

(4)
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3rd year

Business and management

3 months ago

Uni life at UEL is full of energy, diversity, and opportunities to get involved. There are so many societies, events, and activities that make it easy to meet new people and feel part of a community. For me, being a Student Ambassador and community influencer made my experience even more special I g...

(5)
University life

3rd year

Business and management

3 months ago

The support I’ve received at UEL has been incredible, especially as an international student. The Career Zone has been a constant guide, connecting me with internships, part-time roles, and professional development opportunities that I never imagined I’d have. I’ve also found the staff from lecturer...

(5)
Support

3rd year

Business and management

3 months ago

One of the things I’ve really appreciated at UEL is the range of facilities available to students. From modern lecture halls and well-equipped computer labs to dedicated study spaces across campus, there’s always somewhere to focus and get work done. The libraries are a huge support with both resour...

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Facilities

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of East London

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 University of East London students who took the Tourism Management course - or another course in the same subject area.

Tourism, transport and travel

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

95%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

96%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

91%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

89%

med

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

98%

high

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

95%

med

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

96%

high

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

95%

high

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

93%

high

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

96%

med

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

98%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

93%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

89%

med

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

91%

med

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

91%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

96%

med

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

95%

high

How well organised is your course?

89%

med

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

93%

high

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

98%

high

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

91%

med

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

91%

high

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

93%

high

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

87%

med

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

88%

high

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

95%

med

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

91%

high

Student information

See who's studying at University of East London. These students are taking Tourism Management or another course from the same subject area.

Tourism management
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female70%Male30%
Where students come from
International12%UK88%
Number of students35
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
English LanguageD
English LiteratureE
FrenchA
GeographyE
HistoryE
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of East London graduates who took Tourism Management - or another course in the same subject area.

Tourism, transport and travel

Graduate statistics

35%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

70%

In work, study or other activity

80%

Say it fits with future plans

60%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

10%

Managers, directors and senior officials

10%

Process, plant and machine operatives

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of East London graduates who took Tourism Management - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£23.7k

First year after graduation

£25.9k

Third year after graduation

£29.2k

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 Tourism 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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