Program Overview

International Tourism Management

BA (Hons)

Attendance

• Full-time
• Part-time

Campus

• Preston Campus

Start

• September 2025
• January 2026

Duration

• 3 years

Delivery

• In-person

Foundation year available

• Study abroad option
• Placement option
• Study this course in Cyprus

Course Description

Are you looking for a high-flying career which could take you all over the world? Our International Tourism Management degree is ideal if you want to become a professional travel and tourism manager.

Tourism is currently one of the world’s fastest growing industries. We'll equip you with the skills you need to meet the demands of the international tourism sector.

With official recognition from the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), you can be sure you're learning the skills and knowledge the industry requires. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of the global tourism industry and the socio-cultural, political, economic and environmental contexts in which it operates.

The International Tourism Management degree will develop your supervisory and managerial skills. This means you'll be ready to succeed in senior roles within tourist attractions, tour operators, market research, and more.

Our International Tourism Management degree programme is official partners with luxury tour operators, Destinology. Students benefit from the partnership throughout their degree programme. Destinology provide opportunities to work on product ranges, head office visits and internships. Some students secure a graduate role with the organisation.

Why Study with Us

• 1st in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide, Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies, 2025)
• 96% of students highly rate our academic support (National Student Survey, Tourism, Transport and Travel, 2024)
• Official partners with luxury tour operators, Destinology
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the global tourism industry
• You'll have the opportunity to take part in international, local and national field visits

What Our Students Say

• "I've always aspired to work for a world-class airline or within an international airport. UCLan allowed me not just to travel but gave me the opportunity to live and study in Cyprus at the UCLan Cyprus Campus." - Zain Nadeem
• "The course is really varied and gives real practical experience. I worked on a live brief for Merlin Entertainment developing a marketing campaign for their Blackpool attractions cluster. In my first year, I also learned about global destinations." - Jessica Roberts
• "I've never travelled before joining the course but had to get a passport so that I could visit Cyprus in our 2nd term. We had a brilliant time exploring tourism themes, dark tourism and understanding political and social insights. In our 2nd and 3rd years we may have the option to visit, Iceland, Mauritius or even Cambodia." - Antonia Hirons
• "Studying tourism at the University of Central Lancashire is simply the best decision I made. There are so many opportunities and I love that my course size is small, it gave me the chance to get to know everyone and work on group projects with everyone." - Amelia Foster

Modules

Year 1

• Creativity, Enterprise and Scholarship
• Business Landscape
• Professional Practice in Tourism, Hospitality and Events
• Tourism Today

Year 2

• Managing Experiences in Tourism, Hospitality and Events
• Tourism Drivers and Trends
• Destination Management Field Work
• Professional Skills in the T.H.E Workplace (optional)
• Learning in Action (optional)

Year 3

• Independent Project for Tourism, Hospitality and Events
• Tourism, Hospitality and Events Graduate Innovation and Creativity
• Tourism Perceptions, Places and Futures
• Managing Service Quality (optional)
• Global Placement (optional)
• Critical Insights into Dark Tourism and Difficult Heritage (optional)
• Applied Research in Tourism, Hospitality and Events (optional)
• International Fieldwork (optional)

Entry Requirements

• UCAS: 104 - 112 points at A2
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
• BTEC Diploma: DD-DD*
• Pass Access Course: 104 - 112 Points
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104 - 112 points from Higher Level subjects
• T Level: M
• IELTS: grade 6.0 with no subscore lower than 5.5
• GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Fees and Funding

• UK: £9,535 per year (full-time), £1,623 for the placement year, £1,587 per 20 credits (part-time)
• International: £17,325 per year (full-time)

Scholarships and Bursaries

• Care Leaver Bursary
• Estranged student support
• Dependants Bursary
• Financial support package

Industry Links

• Destinology
• Disney
• Merlin Entertainments
• World Travel Holdings
• The DNATA Group

Research Areas

• Sustainable tourism development
• Transport and tourism
• Tourist experiences
• Crisis management
• Service quality
• Dark tourism

Tourism Management Institute

This course is recognised by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), the professional body for destination management practitioners. Being recognised by the TMI means you're being taught the knowledge and skills the industry needs. You'll also be able to attend monthly TMI webinars, access extensive resources, apply for the annual TMI awards and much more.