BA Tourism Management
About this course
BA (Hons) International Tourism Management, covering tourism, hospitality, events, aviation and the wider service economy. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting and Marketing. An optional Foundation Year is available for students who do not meet standard entry requirements. The programme includes an industry internship module and is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 395 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 76%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Skills for Business Innovation and Enterprise
- Business, Innovation and Enterprise Analytical Skills
- Media and Communication Skills
- The Service and Experience Sectors in Practice
- Tourism and Hospitality: Concepts and Approaches
- Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Embarking on Professional Development
- Data and AI
- Service and Experience Marketing
- People and Talent Management in the Service and Experience Sectors
- Finance for the service and experience sectors
- Tourism, Globalisation and Business Strategy
- Sustainability and Ethics
- Leadership in the Service and Experience Sectors
- Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Exploring Professional Development and Career Planning
- Destination Marketing
- Professional Development in Practice - Internship
- Contemporary Food and Beverage Management
- Celebration, Ritual and Culture in the Events Industry
- Hospitality Operations
- Air Transport Commercial and Operational Systems
- Principles of Event Theming and Design
- The Sport Consumer
- Critical Approaches to Sustainable Tourism Development
- Sport and Event Tourism
- Culture, Heritage and the Tourist Landscape
- Enterprise – Value Creation
- Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Preparing the Future Graduate
- Applied Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Tourism Management at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £34,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Tourism, transport and travel.
What do graduates of BA Tourism Management at University of East London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Tourism Management at University of East London?
91% 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 University of East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Is BA Tourism Management at University of East London 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 Tourism Management at University of East London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Tourism Management at University of East London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.