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Business Management with Tourism at University of Brighton - UCAS

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Course summary

A Brighton Business Management with Tourism degree equips you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a wide range of roles across the travel, hospitality and tourism industries – from destination management to event coordination and sustainable tourism development. Business Management with Tourism at Brighton is taught by our School of Business and Law which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) – a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and live brief modules across the course. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. Top reasons to choose this course

  • Comprehensive first year – all our Business Management degrees start with the same core modules, giving you a strong understanding of key areas such as marketing, entrepreneurship and finance before you specialise in tourism.
  • Customise your degree from year two with a selection of option modules, allowing you to dive deeper into different areas of business management and tourism that match your career goals.
  • Specialise in a sector that is central to local, national and international economic and cultural development.
  • Learn with our experienced academic team and guest speakers who bring real-world business knowledge into the classroom.
  • You will be working on live client briefs and practical projects throughout your course, giving you experience that mirrors the way businesses operate.
  • Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year to apply your learning in a real-world setting – our students have completed placements at companies including American Express, Disney, Easy Jet, IHG International Hotel Group, ITV and lastminute.com.
Why Brighton is a great place to study Business Management with Tourism Studying in Brighton means learning in a city where tourism is at the heart of the economy, making it a living classroom for students interested in hospitality, events and tourism. Every year, the city hosts hundreds of conferences, exhibitions and public events, offering opportunities for you to observe, engage with and learn from real-world tourism practices. Through guest lectures, placements and networking opportunities, you’ll also gain valuable industry insights and connections to support your future career. Named one of the best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for technology and entrepreneurship.

Modules

Year 1 All our Business Management degrees share the same first year core modules, giving you a broad understanding of business principles in areas such as economics, marketing, HR and organisational behaviour. You’ll explore topics such as how economic and political factors impact businesses, learn the essentials of branding and strategy and understand how people and organisations work together. Core modules Financial Knowledge and Skills for Business Marketing Principles Managing Systems and Operations Business Economics Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management Enterprise Project and Skills Year 2 You will build on the knowledge you gained in your first year and begin to explore tourism as your specialist subject. You’ll examine areas such as tourism marketing, digital transformation and the wider tourism industry. You can also tailor your studies through different option modules. Core modules Managing Digital Transformation Understanding Tourists and the Tourism Industry Business Law Destination Marketing Wellbeing, Leisure and Society Options* Creativity in Enterprise International Business Analysis Understanding Finance Theory and Practice Leadership Digital Marketing and Analytics Optional Placement Year You can gain valuable industry experience and earn money on an optional placement year, returning to your final year with confidence, hands-on experience and contacts. Final year In your final year, alongside a dissertation that focuses on tourism, you’ll also cover areas including people management, sustainable tourism and business strategy. Core modules Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Events (dissertation) Sustainable Destination Management and Planning Strategy Managing and Developing People Developing Professional Practice in Business Options* Placement Project *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.


How to apply

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Foundation degree/HND, HE credits in relevant subjects or relevant experience required.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/business-management-with-tourism-bsc-hons.aspx


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification.

Student Outcomes

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72%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £17250 Year 1
International £17250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher. *Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Business Management with Tourism at University of Brighton - UCAS