BA (Hons) International Tourism & Airline Management
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our International Tourism and Airline Management course has a 94% overall student satisfaction score (National Student Survey, 2023). This course offers the exciting opportunity to train for a tourism and airline-related career and learn from experienced professionals from the industry. The programme combines theory and practice, and includes specialist studies in tourism, transport, airport management, and the global aviation industry.
Designed to equip you with the essential skills you’ll need for a career in tourism or a related industry, the course options allow you to focus on the areas that interest you the most. Our strong industry links with the local airports – such as Edinburgh Airport, the busiest of its kind in Scotland – provide guest lecturers and open work-related opportunities. Edinburgh Napier is #1 Modern University in Scotland (Times' World University Rankings 2025) and we are a top 5 UK modern university for Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism (Good University Guide 2025).
Key highlights
- Specialist studies in tourism, transport, airport management and global aviation
- Taught by experienced professionals from the tourism and airline industry
- Strong links with local airports, including Edinburgh Airport
- Guest lectures and work-related opportunities through airport industry partners
- Combines theory and practice with options to focus on your interests
- 94% overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2023)
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: BBBC — Minimum Year 1 Scottish Higher Standard Entry Requirement: BBBC Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BCCC You may be given an adjusted offer of entry if you meet our specified minimum entry requirements within our widening p…
- Scottish Highers: BCCC — minimum (widening access) offer
- A-level: CCC — minimum (widening access) offer
Scholarships
Albert Morris Scholarships
Undergraduates - £8,000; Master’ - £12,000
Careers this course leads to
- Airline operations manager
- Airport operations officer
- Tourism manager
- Tour operator manager
- Travel consultant
- Destination marketing officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £18,220
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 Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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