BA Tourism Management
About this course
BA (Hons) in Innovation and International Tourism Management. Core topics include research methods, fieldwork, project management, accounting, and ethics and professional practice. An overseas fieldwork studies module is included, and final-year students choose between a dissertation and a consultancy project. The programme also offers a 30-week international work placement and study-abroad options.
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Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 88%: 52 offers from 59 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 108 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 220 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 14%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 24%
- South East: 39%
- South West: 21%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 230 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 83%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 11%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), the professional association for the destination management sector.
- Recognised by the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT).
- Accredited by the Institute of Hospitality that academic, vocational and professional standards achieved are appropriate and programme content and delivery meet international Institute of Hospitality benchmark standards.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- APM Academic Accreditation assesses programmes or modules to help students and professionals choose the best education in support of their project management careers. Academic Accreditation identifies courses and modules which are aligned to the APM Body of Knowledge, 6th edition. Working with other accreditation streams we offer clear, visible and joined-up career progression opportunities.
- IDM accreditation recognises that the course has met the content requirements for students to take the IDM Certificate in Digital and Data Driven Marketing, an entry level qualifications for those entering the data and marketing profession. Students may become DMA student members, use DMA content to support their learning and gain skills to increase their employability for work.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Business & Management
- Academic & Professional Practice
- Fusion Business Project
- The Tourism & Hospitality Industries
- Understanding the Tourist
- Marketing for Tourism & Hospitality
- The Visitor Economy
- Sustainable Tourism Destinations
- Tourism, Wildlife & the Environment
- Tourist Operations Management
- Managing People in Tourism & Hospitality
- Tourism & Technology
- Finance for Tourism, Hospitality & Events
- The Tourist Experience
- International Tourism Destinations: Fieldwork Studies
- Project Management
- The Live Event:
- The Changing Coastal Resort
- A unit from another programme under the open curriculum.
- Dissertation OR Consultancy Project
- Dissertation - An opportunity to develop an independent academic research project of interest to you in the tourism or hospitality field, involving the collection, interpretation, critical analysis and presentation of data/ findings, and a test of your investigative and analytical problem-solving abilities.
- Consultancy Project - Working to a brief set by one of our industry partners, both as an individual and in teams, you will develop awareness, understanding and appreciation of the principles and practices of business decision making and the ability to consult within the tourism and hospitality sector, as well as vital project management, analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Strategy for Tourism & Hospitality
- Tourism Issues & Futures
- Digital Marketing
- Small Business Management
- Event Engagement
- Financial Management
- Food, Culture & Travel
- International Event Management
- International Human Resource Management in Hospitality & Tourism
- Managing Crises & Disasters
- Sport Tourism
- Tourism & Hospitality Design
- Visitor Attraction Management
- Wildlife & Ecotourism
- A unit from another programme under the open curriculum.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Tourism Management at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £41,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Tourism, transport and travel.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Tourism Management at Bournemouth University?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Tourism Management at Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Tourism Management at Bournemouth University?
88% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 52 offers from 59 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BA Tourism Management at Bournemouth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), the professional association for the destination management sector. Recognised by the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT). Accredited by the Institute of Hospitality that academic, vocational and professional standards achieved are appropriate and programme content and delivery meet international Institute of Hospitality benchmark standards. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). APM Academic Accreditation assesses programmes or modules to help students and professionals choose the best education in support of their project management careers. Academic Accreditation identifies courses and modules which are aligned to the APM Body of Knowledge, 6th edition. Working with other accreditation streams we offer clear, visible and joined-up career progression opportunities. IDM accreditation recognises that the course has met the content requirements for students to take the IDM Certificate in Digital and Data Driven Marketing, an entry level qualifications for those entering the data and marketing profession. Students may become DMA student members, use DMA content to support their learning and gain skills to increase their employability for work.
Does BA Tourism Management at Bournemouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Tourism Management at Bournemouth University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.