BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management

This course has excellent links with employers and teaching that emphasises the connections between theory and practice. This is a great course to set you up for a career in tourism, covering topics such as global tourism, festivals and events, leisure and hospitality, and more.

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Start date/study mode:

UCAS codeNN28

Duration3 years

Fee (UK)£9,535

Fee (Int)£16,500

LocationOn campus

Course summary

The BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management course is a great way to kickstart your career in tourism. Many of our graduates go on to progress in managerial roles within the tourism and hospitality industry.

Topics covered in the modules include:

Hospitality, events, and aviation
Global tourism
Festivals and events
Heritage management.

Field trips are an integral part of the course, and previous destinations have included New York, Paris, Barcelona, and Prague. You’ll also go on field trips to places within the UK, and we regularly invite industry speakers to come to us in Sunderland.

Accreditations and approvals

What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some of these options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific required 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 alongside core modules on your course, you should choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, tutorials, open and resource-based learning, and supervised project and group work. We encourage you to develop independent study skills as well as work with other students on group projects.

Assessment methods include written coursework, projects, presentations, practical exercises, consultancy projects, and a major project in your final year.

Entry requirements

Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. The overall grade for the T Level must be a pass with a core grade C or above in a Science related subject.

We accept a maximum of 6 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.

Please note, we don't accept AS/A Level General Studies.

You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include mathematics and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

Find out how many points your qualifications are worth using the UCAS Tariff calculator(opens in new tab).

Our admissions policy uses a range of flexible options to support you to study with us. This may include a reduced offer of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points, (or equivalent). Find out if you're eligible for a tariff point reduction.

If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.

If you're studying at a study centre, please contact the centre directly for more information on their specific requirements and equivalent qualifications from outside the UK.

Fees and finance support

UK£9,535

International£16,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. The fee for your first year of study for 2026/27 will be £9,535. 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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Start date/study mode:

UK students

Full-time January 2026
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International students

Full-time January 2026
Year 1
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Full-time January 2026
Year 2
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Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and been offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

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