Course summary

As one of the largest and most rapidly growing industries in the world, both the business and the human aspects of tourism have become well-established fields of study. The department’s strong links with industry, locally and internationally, give students the opportunity to experience tourist destinations of all sizes within the private, public and voluntary sectors across the world. The third year of this 4-year course with a Year in Industry will be spent on placement. You will have the opportunity to gain real-world industry experience and develop your employability skill set. We have a strong network of industry contacts, and you will receive dedicated support from our in-house employability team, ranging from CV advice through to mock interviews. With destination marketing and economic impact at the heart of the course, students will undertake field trips and real-life cases to bring destinations to life. Designed to give students an understanding of the complexities and requirements of running tourism destinations, field trips also provide an insight into the benefits tourism can have on economic growth.