International Travel and Tourism Management (Full-time) (BA Hons)
This International Travel and Tourism Management programme is designed to develop your intellectual skills and understanding of current issues within the field of International Travel and Tourism. Our aim is to equip you with essential professional industry skills, which will greatly enhance your employability in the dynamic world of travel and tourism.
Throughout the programme, you will explore various aspects of International Travel and Tourism Management. You will gain a thorough understanding of global tourism, integrating both theoretical concepts and practical applications. This approach ensures you are well-prepared to address the evolving challenges faced by leading tourism and travel organisations.
One of the key features of our programme is the emphasis on practical placements. These placements are embedded within your studies, allowing you to gain real-world experience. You will have the chance to work on travel and tourism strategies, explore various destinations, and be involved in organising events. This experience is vital for building your skills in operations and preparing for a range of careers in the field.
In addition to practical placements, the programme includes exciting opportunities for international placements and training. These opportunities will enable you to broaden your global perspective and apply your knowledge in different cultural and professional settings. This international exposure is crucial for developing your guest service standards and gaining valuable industry experiences.
By the time you graduate, you will have developed a robust managerial understanding and the ability to work creativity and innovatively. You will be equipped with the skills to meet the changing needs of the industry and to contribute effectively to the world’s top tourism and travel organisations.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
Tuition Fees 2023/24 and 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
The programme has been developed through close consultation with leaders from the global travel and tourism industry in order to meet the needs of industry and the aspirations of students.
A strong focus on management and marketing is introduced from the start of the programme. Issues are considered from a global perspective as well as studying topical industry issues, social media, international travel operations & international cultures.
The cutting-edge programme focuses on guest service excellence from the outset and provides students and graduates with an excellent range of inspirational and challenging industry case studies to apply their learning.
International placements are also integrated enabling students to focus on progressing professional industry and operational skills and developing management understanding.
At the final stages of the programme, students are encouraged to challenge industry conceptions and consider strategic management issues from both an academic and applied stance.
Innovative and creative learning environments ensure that the programme brings the student’s learning alive. By making the world our lecture theatre students are able to experience behind the scenes at tourism facilities and destinations in the UK and internationally as well as engaging in networking events with industry leaders.
In your first year, you will gain foundational knowledge in International Travel and Tourism Management. You will study key concepts in Tourism Management, Travel Management, and global tourism. Emphasis is placed on understanding the core principles of business and management and developing essential skills through introductory practical placements.
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The second year builds on your foundational knowledge by diving deeper into travel and tourism strategies, destinations, and events management. You will refine your understanding of operations and engage in more advanced industry experiences. This year also includes international placement and training opportunities to broaden your global perspective.
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In your final year, you will apply your acquired knowledge through comprehensive projects and advanced practical placements. You will focus on enhancing guest service standards and tackle real-world challenges faced by tourism and travel organisations. This culminates in preparing you for a range of careers with a strong emphasis on creativity and innovative self-direction.
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Course Disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and support by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Accommodation
Swansea Accommodation
Swansea has a huge student population, and the variety of accommodation available will leave you feeling spoilt for choice. Various purpose-built student accommodation providers provide accommodation in Swansea, and the accommodation team can guide you through your options. It will offer ongoing support throughout your time as a UWTSD student.
Further information
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88 UCAS points (BA) | 44 UCAS points (DipHE)
Grades are important however offers are not based solely on academic results. We are interested in creative and dedicated people who demonstrate a strong commitment to International Travel & Tourism as well as those with significant relevant work experience. To assess the suitability of a potential student we may arrange interviews for you to discuss with us your skills, achievements and life experiences.
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The programme will be assessed through a structured mix of practical assessments, placements, case studies, events, management reports, presentations, essays, travel reviews, DVDs/videos, travel blogs, feasibility studies, projects, bid pitches and the opportunity to plan, organise and assess travel and tourism trips & experiences.
Assessments will wherever possible be designed to develop professional skills as well as developing critical thinking, leadership, management, guest service and team work in preparation for industry careers. The programme does NOT include examinations.
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Our students have access to a diverse range of equipment and resources, which in most cases are sufficient to complete their programme of study. We provide the basic materials necessary for students to undertake their modules.
However, hospitality, leisure and tourism students will likely incur some additional costs associated with field trips. Year to year these costs vary from £25 at level 4, to £500 at level 5 and up to £1,000 at level 6 however these are all subsidised.
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Career development bursaries of up to £1,000 are available for students to support placements, internships and events volunteering. Students may also be eligible to apply for the Discover Project to support International Mobility to support short International Placement Experiences.
Visit our Scholarships and Bursaries section to find out more.
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The programme includes the opportunity to undertake integrated international placements during level 4, 5 and 6 in order to gain specialist industry experience and to develop the students professional skills.
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The flexibility of the programme, focus on industry opportunities, internships & graduate placement support empowers students to gear their studies to their own career ambitions and personal circumstances.
The constant interaction with employers and focus on guest service and professional employability skills provides students with the opportunity to realise their career potential through their studies.
On graduating students from this programme have been highly successful in securing a range of operational and management positions within the International Travel & Tourism Industry.
Future career pathways may include:
- Tourism Management - Attractions, International Hotels, Events, Conventions, Festivals, Tourist Boards.
- Travel Management - Airlines, Airports, Tour Operators, Travel Agents.
- Previous examples of graduate careers include a range of management positions with Aspen Ski Company, British Tourism Authority, Contiki Holidays, Jumeirah Resorts Dubai, Merlin Entertainment, Necker Island in the Caribbean, PGL Activity Holidays, Planos Holidays Greece, St Brides Spa Hotel, Retreats Group, Ritz Carlton Resorts Worldwide, Rockley Watersports France & UK, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Tui Holidays, Visit Wales, Walt Disney World.