International Tourism & Hospitality Management (with Foundation Year option), BA (Hons), Bournemouth University (BU)

About International Tourism & Hospitality Management (with Foundation Year option), BA (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

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

Course accreditations

The accreditation bodies on our BA (Hons) International Tourism & Hospitality Management course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the BU Business School Experience.

• Recognition as an Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence signifies BU as an industry-leading university. It also allows you to take advantage of networking opportunities, hear from high-level industry speakers and raise your professional profiles.
• Accreditation by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI) ensures this course meets standards aligned to the needs of the tourism sector, enhancing future employment prospects when you graduate
• Being recognised as a United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO.TedQual) course provides opportunities for you to participate in tourism policy events of the highest level, as well as obtaining placements in the most prestigious tourism organisations globally
• Accreditation by the leading hospitality professional body, the Institute of Hospitality (IoH), offers numerous benefits to you such as free membership and access to the mentoring scheme.
• Our Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide
• We have a subscription relationship with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)

Unit accreditations

• Successful completion of the final year Digital Marketing unit gives you the opportunity to apply for the IDM Certificate in Digital and Data-Driven Marketing, from the Institute of Data & Marketing (IDM)

Business Graduates Association

• Membership with the Business Graduates Association provides you with career development tools, including CV-building services and job search tools, along with webinars and social events for networking and skill enhancement.

Notes about fees for this course

September 2025 entry:

• UK, ROI& CI only: £9,535
• Int: £18,700
• Foundation Year: £5,760 (UK, ROI& CI) £18,700 (Int)
• Placement Year: £1,850

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

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