About the course

By studying this hybrid degree at Buckinghamshire New University, you?ll gain the extensive knowledge and understanding needed to dive into a career within the tourism and air travel sectors.If you have a keen interest in working in the international travel and tourism sectors, then this subject is a perfect fit for you. Pursuing a degree in these areas offers an understanding of the behind-the-scenes operations, planning and management required by employers in these industries.This degree will give you a comprehensive insight across all aspects of tourism, with a focus on air transport, helping you gain the knowledge and transferable skills to start a career in these vast and varied sectors.

　　There is a wide range of career paths that this degree could help you to take your first steps in, including working for airlines or tour operators, marketing agencies, ground handlers, destination management companies, tourism planning, events management and air cargo operators.This course is also offered as a four-year programme, including an initial Foundation Year. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate programme.

　　Our BA (Hons) in International Tourism with Air Travel has been specifically designed to ensure you are learning the latest from the industry, our academics work hard to ensure your degree keeps pace with the continuous changes within the sector so that you graduate with the most up-to-date knowledge and skills that this energetic sector demands. Our teaching team includes skilled lecturers who have a high level of working knowledge from years of industry experience, which will allow you to gain a deep insight into the latest trends and requirements of tourism and air travel. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (January), 2024	Buckinghamshire
April, 2024	Buckinghamshire
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Buckinghamshire
Semester 2 (January), 2025	Buckinghamshire
April, 2025	Buckinghamshire
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Buckinghamshire
Semester 2 (January), 2026	Buckinghamshire
April, 2026	Buckinghamshire

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Buckinghamshire New University

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 88 - 112 (Full-time) or 32 - 56 (Foundation Year)

　　A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required, however every application we receive is considered on an individual basis.

　　You should have a genuine interest in developing both your theoretical and practical knowledge of the wider travel industry and the skills required to work in it.

　　Good communication skills are important. Written communication skills are assessed through the personal statement of interest at application level and verbal communication skills can be assessed via individual interviews where applicable (particularly with international students).

　　For further details of our international English entry requirements, please visit our international pages.

　　Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for the three-year undergraduate programme, or those who do not feel fully prepared for a degree course, can apply for a four-year programme including a Foundation Year, find out more.

　　Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for the three-year undergraduate programme, or those who do not feel fully prepared for a degree course, can apply for a four-year programme including a Foundation Year.

　　IELTS Academic - 6.0 overall with minimum of 5.5 in all areas.

　　TOEFL iBT - 80 overall with minimum of 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 20 in Speaking and 18 in reading

　　International Baccalaureate (IB) Standard Level English Language Syllabus - Grade 5 or above

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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