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BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Aviation Management Full-time

Get ready for a career in an exciting global industry that connects people and trade around the world. You’ll explore topics like global tourism, marketing, aviation, safety and security, and how airlines and airports run day to day.

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Key course information

UCAS codeNN29
Duration3 years
Fee (UK)£9,790
Fee (Int)£17,500
LocationOn campus

Course summary

The BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Aviation Management course prepares you for a dynamic, global career. You’ll mix real-world experience with key ideas, so you understand how these industries really work. Along the way, you’ll build the flexible, in-demand skills employers are looking for.

You’ll cover a wide range of topics, including:

  • Airline operations and communication
  • Destination marketing and tourism development
  • International travel and transport systems
  • Sustainable tourism
  • Hospitality and event management
  • Tourism planning and heritage
  • Customer experience and service strategy
  • Industry trends and new challenges.

You’ll learn in different ways to keep things engaging and practical. This includes classroom sessions, field trips, guest speakers, and group projects.

We have strong links with employers, so you’ll have the chance to take a paid placement year. This gives you valuable work experience and helps boost your CV.

You can also study abroad or join international field trips to grow your global outlook. You’ll work on real industry projects too, so you’re ready for work when you graduate.

We work with TalentView Aviation, a free UK Government-backed careers hub. It connects you with job opportunities in the aviation sector.

After the course, you could go into roles such as:

  • Airline management
  • Destination development
  • Tourism consultancy
  • Travel operations
  • Hospitality.
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Accreditations and approvals

What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available, choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

Teaching methods include:

  • Lectures and seminars
  • Study visits
  • Group work.

You’ll also hear from guest speakers with a range of industry experience. Our teaching team is passionate about their subject and involved in world-leading research.

We assess you in different ways, including essays, presentations, portfolios, and project work. This helps you build practical skills that employers are looking for.

Entry requirements

Fees and finance support

UK£9,790
International£17,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. If you're a Home fee-paying student, the fee for your first year of study for 2026/27 will be £9,790. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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For more information, view our programme specifications. These include course content, learning outcomes, and the skills you'll gain.

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