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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
International Tourism Management
University of Plymouth
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the International Tourism Management course at University of Plymouth.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
104 UCAS Tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A Levels
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Plymouth. These students are taking International Tourism Management or another course from the same subject area.
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| Psychology | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: N841
Here's what University of Plymouth says about its International Tourism Management course.
Join a leading tourism university in the South West and gain practical experience through live projects. Develop the skills needed to become a globally effective tourism and business manager in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.
Launch your tourism career Prepare for graduate employment with hands-on learning, problem-based assessments, and live consultancy projects designed in collaboration with tourism professionals. You'll graduate with the skills, confidence, and connections to thrive in a competitive global industry.
Gain real-world experience Develop expertise in travel safety, crisis management, and tourism technologies while engaging in fieldwork both locally and internationally. These hands-on experiences help you build networks and apply your learning in diverse, real-world contexts.
High-ranking and accredited Study at a top-ranked South West university (Complete University Guide 2025), recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Institute of Travel and Tourism. Benefit from strong industry partnerships, guest speakers, and future-focused learning that keeps your education relevant.
This course is for you if...
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you're eager to kick-start a vibrant and dynamic career in tourism
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you value learning from industry leaders and tourism professionals
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you're looking for hands-on experience through tailored modules and fieldwork opportunities
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you want to graduate ready to enter the workforce with confidence and experience
Source: University of Plymouth
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study International Tourism Management at University of Plymouth.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Plymouth Business School
Location
Main Site | Plymouth
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Tourism management
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year 1 Build a solid understanding of the tourism industry, learning the principles of sustainable tourism management. You also explore different forms of tourism and identify how these are used in destination development and promotion, gaining knowledge of tourism supply and demand.
Year 2 Discover what it takes to develop, manage and promote tourism businesses or destination. Increase your understanding of destination management on a regional, national and international level, gaining insight of tourism strategy development. If you choose, you can undertake a semester or year abroad at one of our partner institutions.
Optional placement year Apply your new-found skills on a work placement year in the UK or overseas, learning about the industry from those working in it every day. Our Placements Office supports you in finding your placement.
Final year Develop your passion for tourism by researching a topic that excites you for your final thesis. Through the study of conceptual tourism, modules deepen your knowledge of challenges which arise in the modern tourism industry.
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly
How you will be assessed
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly
University of Plymouth student reviews
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1st year student
1 year ago
There are lots of societies, thereu2019s nearly always something going on and the SU does lots of theme nights (like Halloween and stuff), some societies occasionally join together to do stuff and quite a few offer trips and do pub quizzes as well as regular socials. The SU also does food and drinks...
1st year student
1 year ago
Campus is quite lively, the SU is always doing something, Iu2019m not really a going out person but the clubs are a bit pricey for drinks but the Wetherspoonu2019s are goodrnThere are loads of societies, so thereu2019s something for everyonernPlymouth has just about everything you need shop-wise wit...
1st year student
1 year ago
The uni halls are way overpriced priced compared to the private sector halls which are inarguably nicer and you still get all the residence life events which they donu2019t tell you at open days.rnFood prices are ok - but my loan doesnu2019t cover my accommodation costs so it is a bit tight especia...
1st year student
1 year ago
Academic support is good, I have a great tutor and when Iu2019ve reached out to lecturers they are all more than happy to meet with me or answer questions both in email and at breaks or ends of lectures.rnDisability services have been really good and have been more than accommodating to my needs.rnS...
1st year student
1 year ago
The accommodation Iu2019m in is ok, the room is a decent size (could use a fresh coat of paint) but the windows donu2019t block any sound whatsoever and so when people are being rowdy you can hear it clear as day, and also the street we are on seems to be used as a racetrack? There is, nearly every ...
1st year student
1 year ago
My course is amazing, we have started from the basics which is really good for me and most of my lecturers explain everything really well, for the most part my timetable is very reasonable and completely manageable, my modules all run very smoothly and are easy to follow and they are recorded which ...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Plymouth
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 Plymouth students who took the International Tourism Management course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
med
Teaching on my course
85%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
79%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
75%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
96%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
89%
med
Assessment and feedback
89%
med
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?
96%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
75%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
96%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
83%
med
Academic support
96%
med
Academic support
96%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
med
Organisation and management
75%
low
Organisation and management
75%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
87%
med
How well organised is your course?
67%
low
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
96%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
78%
low
Student voice
83%
med
Student voice
83%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
70%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
med
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?
85%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
95%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The International Tourism Management course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Plymouth graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
45%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
50%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
10%
Sales occupations
10%
Secretarial and related occupations
Graduate statistics
61%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
86%
In work, study or other activity
63%
Say it fits with future plans
54%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
37%
Business and public service associate professionals
13%
Administrative occupations
9%
Sales occupations
8%
Finance Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Plymouth graduates who took International Tourism Management - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.5k
First year after graduation
£26.6k
Third year after graduation
£31k
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 Management.
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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