Program Overview

International Tourism with Hospitality Management

The University of Bedfordshire offers a comprehensive course in International Tourism with Hospitality Management, providing students with a deep understanding of the complex nature of 21st-century tourism and the skills necessary for management roles in this rapidly growing sector.

About the Course

This course combines business and international tourism with a specialism in hospitality, covering topics such as cultural tourism, heritage management, marketing, international operations, and sustainable development. Students will develop practical skills by applying what they have learned to real-life scenarios.

Facilities and Specialist Equipment

The university provides access to various facilities and specialist equipment, including:

• The Oracle Opera hospitality management programme
• Simulation software for immersive learning experiences
• Microsoft Office training platform for key digital skills
• Excellent Learning Resources Centre with extensive library facilities

Your Student Experience

Students can take advantage of local industry-relevant employment opportunities, attend talks from international tourism professionals, and participate in field trips organized by the Student Union's Tourism and Aviation Society.

Course Structure

The course is available in different study options, including full-time, full-time with a Foundation Year, and full-time with a Professional Practice Year.

Year 1 Modules

• Applied numeracy for business
• Beginning your professional business journey
• Sustainable business in tourism and hospitality
• Managing people in tourism and aviation

Year 2 Modules

• International hospitality operations
• Managing service in the hospitality sector
• Cultural tourism and heritage management
• Marketing and digital transformation in travel and tourism
• Optional modules:
  • Strategic business planning
  • Employment law
  • Data and research methods for business
  • Contingency planning and crisis management
  • Managing the experience economy

Year 3 Modules

• Contemporary issues in the hospitality industry
• Hospitality management in practice
• Managing sustainable destinations
• Business project
• Optional modules:
  • Ethics and corporate social responsibility for business
  • Management and leadership
  • Entrepreneurship and business excellence

Assessment

Assessments will relate to the demonstration of students' ability to synthesize classroom learning with real-life scenarios within the international tourism and hospitality industry. Methods include written exams, assignments, portfolios, reports, individual or group oral presentations, and practical skills assessments.

Careers

This course can open up a wide range of career paths in the tourism and hospitality industry, including tourism officer, tour operator, business and conference organizer, customer service manager, accommodation or hotel manager, tour manager, and travel agency manager.

Entry Requirements

• 96 UCAS tariff points, including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent
• Alternative entry requirements may apply for international students or those with different qualifications

Fees

• UK: £9,790 per year (Academic Year 2026/27)
• International: £16,900 per year (Academic Year 2025/26)
• Scholarships and bursaries are available to support students with their studies

Virtual Tour and Unistats

Prospective students can explore the university's facilities and learn more about the course through virtual tours and Unistats.