BA Hospitality & Tourism Management
About this course
BA Hospitality & Tourism Management is an undergraduate degree exploring the principles of business operations, destination management, and customer service within the tourism and hospitality sectors. Core topics include Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. Students can choose to undertake an optional year abroad during their studies. The first year covers foundational subjects through Introduction to Tourism Studies and Managing People, Introduction to Economics & Business Analysis, Introduction to Marketing & Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Finance and Financial Analysis, Introduction to International Business, Management Development Programme 1, and Academic Skills. Year two continues with Management Development Programme 2, Service Encounter Management, and Destination Marketing Management. The third year involves Management Development Programme 3, Events Management, and Internationalisation of Tourism Products and Services. The final year comprises Hospitality & Tourism Analysis: Case Studies & Case Histories, Being an Ethical Manager, Management, Enterprise & the Rise of the Global Economy, Strategy & Leadership, and Family Business: Theory & Practice.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB (GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, or an essay-based A Level B may be considered in lieu of English; GCSE Maths 6/B; A Level Maths A for combinations with Accounting) IB: 32-30 (no subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies SL5; Maths HL5 for combinations with Accounting or Maths & Statistics)
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 84%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 81%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 66%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 500 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 12%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 82%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 70%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- 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 Tourism Studies and Managing People
- Introduction to Economics & Business Analysis
- Introduction to Marketing & Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Finance and Financial Analysis
- Introduction to International Business
- Management Development Programme 1
- Academic Skills
- Management Development Programme 2
- Service Encounter Management
- Destination Marketing Management
- Management Development Programme 3
- 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 Hospitality & Tourism Management at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £50,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £13,000 more than the UK median for Tourism, transport and travel.
What do graduates of BA Hospitality & 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 Hospitality & Tourism Management at University of Strathclyde?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Hospitality & Tourism Management at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 197 UCAS points.
Is BA Hospitality & Tourism Management at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). 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 Hospitality & 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 Hospitality & Tourism Management at University of Strathclyde?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.