FdA International Tourism Management at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

Our International Tourism Management BA (Hons) opens doors to opportunities in one of the fastest-growing global industries. This tourism management degree prepares you for careers across tour operators, travel agencies, airlines, cruise lines, hotels, visitor attractions and destination management organisations worldwide. Combining academic study with practical industry experience, the course gives you the knowledge and global perspective needed to succeed in today’s international tourism sector.

Department: Department of Hospitality and Tourism | Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September, February | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Global Tourism Environment, Tourist Consumer Behaviour, Personal Branding, Digital Content Creation, Tourism Destination Success, Tourism Sales and Product Development; Year 2 core modules: Visitor Attraction Management, Operational Financial Management, Marketing Consultancy Project, Business Innovation, Sustainable Tourism Management, Event Tourism and the Visitor Economy, Niche Tourism.

Career pathways

Career routes include tourism marketing officer, tour operations manager, travel consultant / agent, visitor economy manager, event coordinator / manager and hotel / resort / visitor attraction management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

26/27 Entry Requirements: A-levels : An A-level grade profile of DD. T-levels : A T-level graded Pass with a core component profile less than C. BTEC : A BTEC grade profile of PP. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. Apprenticeship: Achieve an advanced apprenticeship (Level 3). Tariff : Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted at University College Birmingham for entry. A minimum of 32 UCAS Tariff points will be required. Access to Higher Education Diploma : 32 UCAS Tariff points. Work-based: We also give equal consideration to applicants who are currently in work and wish to apply to University College Birmingham. To apply, you must have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience, demonstrating management or supervisory duties. 27/28 Entry Requirements: A-levels: An A-level grade profile of DD. T-levels: A T-level graded Pass with a core component profile less than C. BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of PP. This can be achieved from either a National 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

Intake: September, February

Duration: 2 years full-time

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

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