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 £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International 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 £5,000Vice 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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