Tourism Management

Highlights

Study your BSc in Tourism Management at a ‘live’ destination case study - North Wales is a tourism hotspot with popular places to visit, such as Llanberis, Beaumaris, Llandudno, and Caernarfon, on your doorstep. Practical in focus, this course has been designed with input from local tourism providers including Welsh Mountain Zoo, Halen Môn (Anglesey Sea Salt) and Eryri National Park (Snowdonia National Park). Our strong links with industry provide opportunities to boost your employability through placements, guest lectures, field trips and projects, working on live briefs solving real-world tourism challenges.

You’ll be taught by staff with expertise in consumer behaviour in tourism, sustainable and wellbeing tourism, tourism taxation, cultural and geographic branding.

Course overview

Focus on sustainable tourism and destination management on this Tourism Management degree designed for future leaders of the tourism industry. With changes to technology, destinations and consumer attitudes, there’s never been a more exciting time to study a degree in Tourism Management. Blending theory, best practice, industry insight, the opportunity for short and longer-term placements and visits to tourism businesses, our Tourism Management degree at Bangor University provides a solid grounding in tourism management, marketing and economics.

It nurtures the creativity, adaptability, and flexibility to succeed in travel and tourism today. Modern tourism management requires individuals who can respond to the changing needs and sensitivities of stakeholders. By studying tourism, you will consider consumers, operators, governments and suppliers as well as communities affected by attractions and resorts.

With a focus on sustainable tourism and destination marketing, our BSc in Tourism Management not only considers how to make various destinations attractive, but also the issues that can arise. Respecting local cultural sensitivities, minimising environmental impact, displacement and the impact of second home tourism are all just some issues that increased tourism can affect. Where better to study, explore and assess the economic, environmental, cultural, and social impact of tourism than in a location that attracts millions of visitors each year.

Sitting between the mountains and the sea, Bangor University is in a historic city, with Snowdonia National Park and Anglesey’s coastline close by. Bangor University’s tourism management legacy dates back over six decades when one of our academics at the time first developed the concept of positive economic impact of tourism. Read more Course options

Placement year

What is the Placement Year? This exciting opportunity allows you to spend a year working with a self-sourced, professional organisation relevant to your studies. You'll typically start between June and September of your second year and finish by the following June or September.

Placements can be UK-based or even overseas. Why choose a Placement Year? Gain practical experience that complements your academic learning Make valuable industry contacts that could open doors for future careers Strengthen your employability by gaining real-world experience.

How does the Placement Year work? With dedicated support from your Academic School and our Careers and Employability Services, you will be fully equipped to find the perfect placement to complement your degree. We will guide you through the process of securing and finalising your placement arrangements.

Is the Placement Year for you? There is no need to decide now. You will have the chance to explore the Placement Year option after starting your course at Bangor University.

We'll provide all the information you need to make an informed decision. Ready to find out more? Discover the exciting work experience opportunities available by visiting the Work Experience During Your Degree section on our website.

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