BA Accounting & Hospitality and Tourism Management
About this course
BA in Accounting & Hospitality and Tourism Management, a joint undergraduate degree combining financial principles with the study of tourism and hospitality operations. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Financial Analysis, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship. The course is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations, and students have the option to undertake a year abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through Introduction to Finance and Financial Analysis, Accounting Technologies, Introduction to Finance & Financial Statistics, and Introduction to Tourism Studies and Managing People. Year 2 advances into specialised areas with Service Encounter Management and Destination Marketing Management alongside core management development. The third year involves practical experience through an Industry Placement and modules such as Events Management and Internationalisation of Tourism Products and Services. The final year concludes with advanced studies including Strategy & Leadership, Being an Ethical Manager, and Hospitality & Tourism Analysis: Case Studies & Case Histories.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, or an essay-based A Level B may be considered in lieu of English; A Level Maths A) IB: 36 (no subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies HL5)
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What students say
Based on about 67 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 12%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 85%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 63%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 33%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Modules
- Introduction to Finance and Financial Analysis
- Accounting Technologies
- Introduction to Finance & Financial Statistics
- Introduction to Tourism Studies and Managing People
- Introduction to International Business
- Introduction to Economics & Business Analysis
- Management Development Programme 1
- Academic Skills
- Management Development Programme 2
- Course summary
- Service Encounter Management
- Destination Marketing Management
- Management Development Programme 3
- Industry Placement
- Events Management
- Internationalisation of Tourism Products and Services
- Hospitality & Tourism Analysis: Case Studies & Case Histories
- Being an Ethical Manager
- Management, Enterprise & the Rise of the Global Economy
- Strategy & Leadership
- Family Business: Theory & Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Accounting & Hospitality and Tourism Management at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £43,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £52,500. The £43,000 median after five years is £16,500 more than the UK median for Tourism, transport and travel.
What do graduates of BA Accounting & Hospitality and Tourism Management at University of Strathclyde 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 Accounting & Hospitality and Tourism Management at University of Strathclyde?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Accounting & Hospitality and Tourism Management at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 217 UCAS points.
Is BA Accounting & Hospitality and Tourism Management at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BA Accounting & Hospitality and Tourism Management at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Accounting & Hospitality and Tourism Management at University of Strathclyde?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.