BSc International Tourism Management with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management, combining tourism with business management. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Design & Creative Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme includes an optional placement year and a final-year dissertation, and is recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Institute of Travel and Tourism.
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Entry requirements
A level: 32+ points from a minimum of 2 A levels. BTEC: 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: Pass PPP-MMP in any subject. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. All Access courses: Pass Access course (any subject) plus GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4 or above or equivalent. T level: Pass in any subject. City and Guilds Level 3: We will accept with a minimum of Merit overall alongside a good GCSE profile, including English and Maths grade C / 4. International Baccalaureate: 24-25 overall to include 4 at any subject at Higher Level. English and Maths accepted within: Higher Level = 4, Standard Level = 5. IELTS: If overseas and not studying English within IB – Must have IELTS: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all elements.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 55%
- Gained a higher qualification: 30%
- Left higher education: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 8%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 62%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT).
- Accredited by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), the professional association for the destination management sector.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Placement Year
- Financial Literacy for Business
- Academic Skills for Success
- Contemporary Work and Organisations
- Digital Skills for Business
- Business Project
- Understanding Business in Practice
- Tourism Impacts and the Environment
- Organisational Behaviour
- Digital Technology and Innovation
- An Introduction to the Global Visitor Economy
- Place, Community and Tourism
- Designing the Visitor Experience
- Destination Management
- Festival and Event Management
- Digitalisation and the Visitor Experience
- Service Marketing in Practice
- Responsible Management and Regeneration
- Creative Industries and Tourism: A Global Perspective
- Service Innovation in the Cruise Industry
- Global Cruise Operations
- Leadership Practice
- Business Strategy and Consultancy
- Crisis and Disaster Management
- Final Year Dissertation
- Service Innovation in the Cruise Industry
- Global Cruise Operations
- Tourism Development and Ethical Consumption
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc International Tourism Management with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £31,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Tourism, transport and travel.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc International Tourism Management with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc International Tourism Management with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth?
The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Is BSc International Tourism Management with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT). Accredited by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), the professional association for the destination management sector.
Does BSc International Tourism Management with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc International Tourism Management with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth?
55% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.