15May
PostgraduateCourse summary
Advance your management, research and analytical skills with this conversion course, ideal for graduates who would like to develop a critical understanding of the increasingly global, dynamic tourism industry. Why study MSc Tourism Management at BU?
- Study at one of the top-ten ranked universities in the world for tourism and hospitality
- You'll meet industry experts, with the opportunity to take a professional placement, network and share knowledge and experience whilst learning in a structured environment
- Complete an optional 30-week work placement with a tourism employer to further enhance your employability
- Learn from specialist academic staff who are actively involved in research ensuring the curriculum is informed by cutting-edge knowledge and practice
- Explore the significant relationships between tourism and the wider economic, environmental and socio-cultural context
- Benefit from experiencing a new country and culture with the option to study a semester abroad.
- Recognition as an Institute of Travel & Tourism Centre of Excellence signifies BU as an industry-leading university
- Accreditation by the Tourism Management Institute ensures this course meets standards aligned to the needs of the tourism sector, enhancing future employment prospects when you graduate
- Accreditation by the leading hospitality professional body, the Institute of Hospitality, offers numerous benefits to you such as free membership and access to the mentoring scheme.
Modules
Core units: Managing Visitor Attractions; Business Strategy and Finance; Tourism Planning and Development; The Tourism and Hospitality Industries; Destinations: Contexts for Tourism and Hospitality. Option units (choose one): Air Transport and Tourism; Conference Tourism; Crisis and Disaster Management; Design for Tourism and Hospitality; Entrepreneurship; Food Design and Marketing; Global Food and Drink; Sport Tourism; Tourism Management and the Natural Environment; Optional Work Placement.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- United Nations World Tourism Organisation
- Travel and Tourism, Institute of
- Hospitality, Institute of
Entry requirements
A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent. If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £10250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £10250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £10250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17000 | Year 1 |
| International | £17000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850.
Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.
Provider information
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Course contact details
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