Course Overview
BSc Tourism and Hospitality Management combines business management with the operational and customer-focused requirements of tourism, hospitality and events. Students explore how organisations deliver services in a global and competitive industry.
Typical Duration
Typically three years of full-time study, with some routes offering an additional foundation year.
What You May Study
- Business and management foundations
- Hotel and hospitality operations
- Tourism planning and destination management
- Food and beverage management
- Event management
- Tourism and hospitality marketing
- Financial management
- Customer service and experience
- Global tourism perspectives
Practical Learning
Internships, industry projects and capstone activities may allow students to apply management principles within tourism, hospitality, events or service organisations.
Assessment Methods
Assessment varies by university and module. Common methods include coursework, essays or reports, examinations, presentations, group projects and practical assignments. Many undergraduate programmes also include a final-year project, dissertation or capstone activity.
Skills You Can Develop
- Customer and service management
- Leadership and communication
- Operational planning
- Marketing and commercial awareness
- Problem-solving in service environments
Career Opportunities
- Hotel or hospitality management
- Tourism operations
- Event management
- Travel and destination roles
- Customer experience management
- Hospitality marketing
Progression and Further Study
Graduates may enter tourism, hospitality and events careers, move into management roles with experience, or progress to postgraduate study in hospitality, tourism or business.
Entry Requirements
University entry requirements vary by provider and course. Applicants will normally need suitable secondary-level qualifications such as A levels or an accepted equivalent. English-language evidence may also be required where applicable. City Thames College can help you check the current requirements for the provider you are considering before you apply.
Provider-Specific Course Details
Module titles, assessment weightings, duration, study mode, fees, intakes, placement opportunities and entry criteria can differ between universities. City Thames College can help you compare current provider options and request the relevant programme information before you make an application.
Application Support
Complete the university application form to register your interest. City Thames College can support you with course selection and the application process; the relevant university or education provider makes the final admission decision.