BA International Tourism & Airline Management
About this course
BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management, covering tourism, hospitality, transport, and the global aviation industry. Core topics include Research Methods, Accounting, and Marketing. This four-year programme includes a dissertation and has established links with Edinburgh Airport for guest lectures and work experience.
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Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard Entry Requirement: BBBC Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BCCC A level: CCC Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level BTEC Extended Diploma: Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit). IB: Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4. T Level: Pass, with grade C or above in the core component.
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What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 45%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 3%
- Scotland: 83%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 25%
- Other HE qualification: 75%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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.
Modules
- Introduction to International Hospitality, Tourism and Events
- Intercultural and Organisational Management
- Marketing 1
- Accounting for Business
- The Global Tourism Industry
- Airport Management
- Introduction to HRM
- Transport for Tourism
- Visitor Attraction Management
- Market Research and Communications
- International Tourism Policy and Planning
- Global Service Management
- Organisational Change Management
- Global Airline Industry
- Leadership, Innovation and Technology for Tourism, Hospitality and Events
- Airline Strategy and Marketing
- Airline Management
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Tourism & Airline Management at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £32,000. The £26,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Tourism, transport and travel.
What do graduates of BA International Tourism & Airline Management at Edinburgh Napier University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Tourism & Airline Management at Edinburgh Napier University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA International Tourism & Airline Management at Edinburgh Napier University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Is BA International Tourism & Airline Management at Edinburgh Napier University accredited?
Yes. 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.
Does BA International Tourism & Airline Management at Edinburgh Napier University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA International Tourism & Airline Management at Edinburgh Napier University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.