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Business and Tourism (with Foundation Year) at University of Lancashire - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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University of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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12Oct
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22Nov
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Course summary

Course Overview Our BA (Hons) Business and Tourism (with Foundation Year) course is co-designed with industry experts, and gives you the skills, insight, and hands-on experience to be a future leader in the tourism sector. On this course, accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), you will graduate with a double award. You’ll receive:

  • A Business and Tourism degree
  • A CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership
You'll gain both academic and professional qualifications at no extra cost. You will explore the global tourism industry and understand destinations, experiences, and strategic innovation. Drawing on real-world case studies and international insights, you’ll learn how to:
  • Shape travel experiences
  • Develop tourism strategies
  • Market tourist destinations effectively and sustainably
  • Build commercial awareness and consumer insight
While also developing the skills to lead teams, harness data, and make ethical decisions in a rapidly evolving sector. On this course you will learn through practical techniques, with:
  • Immersive simulations
  • Live industry briefs
  • Collaborative projects
Equipping you with the creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills to address key issues relating to the future of tourism. You'll apply your learning through live projects and real-world business challenges that prepare you to lead with confidence in any tourism environment. You will also take part in an assessment centre experience, to prepare you for the competitive graduate job market and to help you understand recruitment techniques. Alongside this, you’ll add to your CV by earning digital micro-credentials from industry leaders like Microsoft, Google, and LinkedIn. Why study with us
  • This course is recognised by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), the UK’s professional body for destination management.
  • Gain a Chartered Management Institute Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership alongside your degree, included in your tuition fee.
  • Earn digital micro-credentials from Microsoft, Google, and LinkedIn, boosting your CV and tailoring the course to your interests.
What you'll do
  • You will apply skills in tourism, strategy, marketing, and leadership through live projects and real-world challenges which prepare you to start a career in business and tourism.
  • You will learn about the latest trends in tourism including how to shape travel experiences, develop tourism strategies, and market destinations effectively and sustainably.
  • Through our Global Opportunities programme, you’ll have the chance to work for businesses in the UK and across the world on placements and internships.
Future Careers You’ll graduate with the insight, skills, and credibility to succeed in tourism and global business. Whether you want to market destinations, manage experiences or launch your own travel business, this course helps you build the mindset and knowledge to go further. Career options include:
  • Destination marketing executive
  • Tourism operations or events manager
  • Visitor experience coordinator
  • Sustainability and impact officer
  • Travel brand strategist
  • Tourism consultant or analyst
  • Graduate trainee in business or tourism
  • Travel entrepreneur or founder
You will also benefit from career coaching, employer networking, an optional placement year, and structured feedback through to help you move forward with confidence.

Modules

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
N951
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £5760 Year 1
Northern Ireland £5760 Year 1
Scotland £5760 Year 1
Wales £5760 Year 1
Channel Islands £5760 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

Please note fees for the foundation year will be £5,760, and then £9,535 per year for the remainder of the course. *subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index Inflation rate and increases permitted by the Government
Business and Tourism (with Foundation Year) at University of Lancashire - UCAS