BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

A BSc (Hons) in International Tourism Management at the University of Plymouth, accredited by ABTA and the Tourism Management Institute, with hands-on projects, international fieldwork and modules shaped by industry demand.

Duration: 3 years full-time (plus optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 builds understanding of the tourism industry and sustainable tourism management; Year 2 covers developing, managing and promoting tourism businesses and destinations, with an optional semester or year abroad. Modules include Tourism Impacts and the Environment, Destination Management, Festival and Event Management, Global Cruise Operations and a Final Year Dissertation. An optional placement year in the UK or overseas is available.

Career pathways

Graduates work with tour operators, destination management organisations, cruise companies, airlines and hotel chains, including Virgin Atlantic, TUI and Ferrari World (Abu Dhabi).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 104 UCAS points. A levels: 104 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM. Access to HE Diploma: pass with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction. International Baccalaureate: 26 points. Other combinations and non-A level qualifications are also considered. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each of listening, reading, speaking and writing (University of Plymouth standard undergraduate requirement).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK students Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2026/27). Full-time international students Source

Duration: 3 years

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