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Course summary

Why study BA (Hons) Tourism Management (with Foundation Year) at BU?

  • Bournemouth University is second in the UK for hospitality and tourism management according to the Shanghai Rankings of Academic Subjects 2023.
  • One of the first courses to be offered in the UK and has been refined over three decades to give you the skills and knowledge of the tourism sector
  • Taught by industry specialists who are actively involved in research that informs the future of the industry, as well as notable experts during our regular guest lectures
  • Pick specialist modules to bring your education in line with your own passions, interests and, ultimately, career aspirations
  • Build your network of professional contacts, enhance your CV and employability during the 30-week work placement that can be taken anywhere in the world
  • You can study abroad at one of our many partner institutions across the world.
This is the foundation year option for UK students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the business and management skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

Modules

During the foundation year, you will study the following units: Fundamentals of Business & Management, Academic & Professional Practice and Fusion Business Project. During your degree you will study a number of units including the Tourism and Hospitality Industries, Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality, Understanding the Tourist, The Visitor Economy, Sustainable Tourism Destinations, Tourism, Wildlife & the Environment and more.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Travel and Tourism, Institute of
  • Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing
  • Hospitality, Institute of
  • United Nations World Tourism Organisation

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
N801
Institution code:
B50
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Unistats information

Operated by the Office for Students
69%
Student satisfaction
88%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
96%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 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

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Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB


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Additional information

From Tuesday 4 July: Lines are open Monday-Thursday, 09:00-17:00, and Fridays 09:00-16:30. Thursday 17 August: Lines are open 07:00-20:00. Friday 18 August: Lines are open 08:00-18:00. Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 August: Lines are open 10:00-15:00. From Monday 21 August: Lines are open Monday-Thursday, 09:00-17:00, and Fridays 09:00-16:30.


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Tourism Management (with Foundation Year) at Bournemouth University - UCAS