BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

Our International Hospitality and Tourism Management BA (Hons), accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, prepares you for leadership in two interconnected global industries. This hospitality management degree combines business knowledge with specialist industry expertise, equipping you with the skills needed for careers in international hotels, resorts, cruise lines, event venues and tourism organisations.

Department: Department of Hospitality and Tourism | Duration: 4 years with placement | Study mode: full-time (placement: 48 week placement (compulsory)) | Intake: September, February | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Global Hospitality Environment, Hospitality Service Excellence, Personal Branding, Digital Content Creation, Tourism Destination Success, Rooms Division Management; Year 2 core modules: People Management and Development, Operational Financial Management, Marketing Consultancy Project, Business Innovation, Sustainable Hospitality Management, Gastronomy and Food Innovation, Digital Communication for Business; Final year core modules: Strategic Hospitality Revenue Management, Digital Transformation and Futures, Strategic People Leadership, Enterprise and Innovation Showcase, Optimising Operational Efficiency, Strategic International Marketing, International Tourism Destination Management.

Career pathways

Career routes include theme park manager, destination marketing executive, restaurant and catering manager, event coordinator / manager and food and beverage supervisor/ coordinator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We consider applications from all students, regardless of their background or previous achievements. Our tariff requirements are used for guidance, so if you don't quite meet these requirements, we would still encourage you to apply. 26/27 Entry Requirements: A-levels : An A-level grade profile of CDD. T-levels: A T-level graded Pass with a core component of grade C. BTEC : A BTEC grade profile of MMP. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. Tariff : Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points will be required. Access to Higher Education Diploma : 80 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction. 27/28 Entry Requirements: A-levels: An A-level grade profile of BBC. T-levels: A T-level graded Merit. BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of DMM. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £4,895 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 16,500 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition; placement-year administration fee (£500 full year / £250 half year) not included Source

Intake: September, February

Duration: 4 years with placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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