University of Bedfordshire

International Tourism with Hospitality Management BSc (Hons)

University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

This comprehensive course combines business and international tourism with a specialism in hospitality, preparing you for management roles in this rapidly growing sector. You unpack the complex nature of 21st-century tourism, while learning the ethics of managing a business, in a curriculum that covers cultural tourism, heritage management, marketing, international operations and sustainable development. There is also a focus on developing your practical skills, applying what you have learnt to real-life scenarios.

We work closely with the Student Union’s Tourism and Aviation Society to develop your entrepreneurship and event-planning skills. Take advantage of potential local industry-relevant employment opportunities such as London Luton Airport, TUI, EasyJet, Luton Hoo Hotel, and leading hotel brands such as Hilton, Ibis and Marriott.

Key highlights

  • Combines business and international tourism with a hospitality specialism
  • Covers cultural tourism, heritage management, marketing and sustainable development
  • Explores business ethics and international tourism operations
  • Practical skills applied to real-life tourism and hospitality scenarios
  • Entrepreneurship and event-planning skills developed with Tourism and Aviation Society
  • Local employers include London Luton Airport, TUI, EasyJet and Hilton

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 96 — 96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent

Scholarships

  • A level and IB Scholarship for International Students

    Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship

    Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship

    Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • International Foundation Year Scholarship

    Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships

    Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

    Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Hotel manager
  • Tourism manager
  • Hospitality operations manager
  • Events manager
  • Travel and tour operations manager
  • Destination marketing officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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