
BA (Hons) International Tourism Management
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
With its high profile history, outstanding attractions and world famous festivals, Edinburgh is a popular destination for travellers and tourists from all over the world. Tourism-based businesses flourish here making it an ideal place to study international tourism management. This degree covers practically every aspect of tourism management, from impacts and sustainable development to destination and visitor attraction management.
It will equip you with the knowledge and practical experience you need to prepare for a career in tourism management. An optional 24-week work placement in your third year gives you the chance to put your learning into practice, invaluable in this service-based industry. You will graduate with a clear direction in tourism and a wealth of experience gained from your involvement in the thriving local tourism scene, giving you insights to succeed in tourism management.
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
- Optional 24-week work placement in third year
- Covers sustainable development and the impacts of tourism
- Specialist study of destination and visitor attraction management
- Hands-on involvement in Edinburgh's thriving local tourism scene
- Ranked top 5 UK modern university for Hospitality, Events and Tourism
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
- Irish Leaving Certificate — minimum (widening access) offer; H2, H3, H3, H3
Scholarships
Albert Morris Scholarships
Undergraduates - £8,000; Master’ - £12,000
Careers this course leads to
- Tourism Manager
- Destination Marketing Officer
- Visitor Attraction Manager
- Tour Operations Manager
- Travel Consultant
- Tourism Development 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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