About the course

This multidisciplinary course develops your understanding of business and international tourism, with a specific focus on hospitality. It gives you the practical skills you need to take on a management role in this ever-changing, rapidly growing sector. The course develops your theoretical understanding of the business of tourism while encouraging you to put theory into practice working on real-life briefs and case studies. It puts you at the cutting edge of the industry, facing the challenges of 21st-century tourism: the emergence of new destinations, climate change, and the ethics of managing a business where the prime attractions include the natural environment and local culture.

　　To start the course, you study the business of tourism and hospitality before moving on to explore areas such as cultural tourism and heritage management, marketing, and tourism and society. Specific hospitality management units may include international hospitality operations, managing service in the hospitality sector, and sustainable development. Gain in-depth knowledge of the strategic management of hospitality-related businesses Benefit from regular guest speakers from industry, providing insight into your chosen career Become a self-directed, self-regulated, reflexive learner, able to plan and manage a project from start to finish Work effectively in teams or individually using appropriate professional standards of conduct and behaviour Explore a range of potential career options with companies like tour operators, destination management companies, airlines and major hotel chains 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: GB£43,500

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (February), 2024	Luton
Semester 1 (October), 2024	Luton
Semester 2 (February), 2025	Luton
Semester 1 (October), 2025	Luton
Semester 2 (February), 2026	Luton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Bedfordshire

UCAS Tariff Points

　　At least 96 points with 80 points from at least 2 A level passes

　　At least 96 points with Merit Merit Merit in BTEC Extended Diploma or Distinction Distinction in the BTEC Diploma

　　A completed Access to Higher Education Diploma

　　Equivalent qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate, OCR Nationals, International Baccalaureate and CACHE Level 3 awards.

　　To apply for a place on an undergraduate course (BA/BSc) you need to have completed your high school education (12 years) and have a pass equivalent to two UK A level passes, and have the required English language qualification.

　　IELTS - Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element

　　TOEFL iBT - Overall 72 (Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Bedfordshire. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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