BA (Hons) International Tourism Management at Robert Gordon University

Programme overview

This double accredited BA (Hons) International Tourism Management degree provides you with the unique opportunity to study the academic aspects of tourism management and gain first-hand industry experience. It covers all the integral features of the tourism sector including visitor attractions, hotels, leisure centres, theatres, events and business tourism, music venues and travel.

Faculty: Aberdeen Business School | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January (Entry via International College); September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

This year provides you with a solid introduction to the tourism industry with further focus on contextualised relevant management disciplines. Key industry specific subjects as well as vital wider business elements are studied, including Adventure and Activity Tourism and Digital Media Platforms and Practices. You continue to focus on both industry specific and general management areas including Tourism Destination Development and Consumer Behaviour respectively.

Career pathways

The tourism industry is a dynamic, customer-focused industry and provides you with exciting opportunities worldwide across diverse sectors including tourism, travel, leisure or within the hospitality industry.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry QS/SQA Higher: BBCC GCE A Level: CCC Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3H3 IB Diploma: 26 Year 2 entry QS/SQA Advanced Higher: CC at Advanced Higher plus CC at Higher (4 subjects) GCE A Level: BCC Minimum Entry Requirements Year 1 entry The minimum entry requirements for widening access applicants are: QS/SQA Higher: BCC/CCCC Alternative Qualifications We welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes, Foundation Apprenticeships and overseas qualifications. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants from Partner Colleges A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 3. Applicants from Foundation Pathway Providers Entry to year 1 or year 2 may be possible for students who have completed a Foundation Certificate or Foundation Undergraduate Pathway programme, from an approved UK provider, at 60% or above. For courses which require a specific subjects match, such as English or Maths, these would need to provided in addition to the Pathway Programme Certificate or result. Advanced Entry All other applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. International Students International students who do not meet our direct entry requirements for this course can gain additional entry points through our International College at Robert Gordon University. ICRGU - INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent. UCAS code: N840.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,570 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

Intake: January (Entry via International College); September

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/ba-hons-international-tourism-management#apply

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