Program Overview

Business and International Tourism Management BA (Hons)

Overview

Combine studying business with tourism, one of the world's leading, fast-moving and dynamic industries. This course is part of the hospitality, event management and tourism subject area where the University of Chester is rated 4th in the UK in the Guardian League Table 2025.

Study Options

• Full-Time (BA) at Queen's Park, Chester
• Full-Time with Placement Year (BA) at Queen's Park, Chester

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• 81NN

UCAS Points

• 112

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 3 years

Location

• Queen's Park, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Course Leader

• Colin Potts

Available with:

• Placement Year

Accreditations

• Tourism Management Institute

Course Summary

This course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the dynamic and fast-paced tourism industry. You will study a range of modules that cover the principles of business and management, as well as the specific challenges and opportunities facing the tourism industry.

Why You'll Love It

• Learn in the heart of Chester, a top UK tourism city
• Ranked 4th in the UK for hospitality, event management and tourism
• Build your professional network and industry knowledge
• Chester Business School named Business School of the Year at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024

What You'll Study

Year 1

• International Tourism Concepts and Practice (40 Credits) Core
• Applying Business Concepts (40 Credits) Core
• Experience Design in Events and Tourism (20 Credits) Core
• Digital and Professional Skills (20 Credits) Option
• Language Module Options

Year 2

• International Business (20 Credits) Core
• Corporate Responsibility (20 Credits) Core
• Niche Tourism (20 Credits) Core
• Chester Business School Work Placement (40 Credits) Option
• People Management (20 Credits) Option
• Social Media Marketing (20 Credits) Option
• Experiential Learning in Tourism Economy (40 Credits) Option
• Management Consultancy (40 Credits) Option
• Professional work placement/Language module/Term abroad

Year 3

• Project Management (20 Credits) Option
• People Analytics and Transformation (40 Credits) Option
• Tourism Destination Planning and Management (40 Credits) Option
• Future Trends and Innovation in Events and Tourism (20 Credits) Option
• Managing Sustainable Businesses (20 Credits) Option
• Third Sector Management (20 Credits) Option
• Retail Management (20 Credits) Option
• Dissertation (40 Credits) Option
• Negotiated Project (40 Credits) Option

How You'll Learn

• This course is designed around in-person study
• The majority of assessment is coursework based
• There may be some online learning activities
• Curriculum developed to match workforce priorities

Entry Requirements

• Home Students: UCAS points - 112 points
• International Students: IELTS Academic - 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Fees and Funding

• Home Students: £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International Students: £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)
• Additional Costs: Books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials, specialist clothing, travel to placements, optional field trips and software
• Bursaries: The University of Chester supports fair access for students who may need additional support through a range of bursaries and scholarships

Who You'll Learn From

• Colin Potts - Programme Leader International Tourism Management
• Dr Debbie Rowlett - Senior Lecturer
• Dr Maeve Marmion - Associate Dean of Education and Student Success
• Dr Emmy Yeung - Senior Lecturer
• Dr Oluwatobi Ogunmokun - Senior Lecturer
• Dr Gozde Turktarhan - Programme Leader International Fashion and Retail Marketing MSc
• Fiona Warburton - Lecturer

Where You'll Study

• Queen's Park, Chester
• Home of Chester Business School
• A corporate learning hub
• Get supported
• Modern learning, historic city
• Close to the city
• Get connected

Your Future Career

• Job Prospects: Recent graduates have gone to work in tour operators, tourist boards, hotels, attractions, airports and tourism digital organisations
• Careers service: The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences
• Related courses:
  • International Tourism Management BA (Hons)
  • Marketing BA (Hons)
  • Events Management BA (Hons)
  • Business Management BA (Hons)