Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Understand hospitality and tourism operations.
- Develop customer-experience and commercial decision-making.
- Explore events, destinations and sustainable practice.
University of Essex · Colchester
BA International Tourism Management
Studies how the international tourism industry is managed, including destinations, marketing and sustainability. Prepares students for management roles in tourism. The programme develops hospitality operations, visitor experience, tourism strategy, events and sustainable destination management. At undergraduate level, the course develops subject knowledge progressively alongside practical, analytical and transferable skills.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Hotel or hospitality manager
- Tourism development officer
- Events manager
- Guest-experience professional
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Most bachelor degrees consider BBB in Sri Lankan Advanced Level; some courses higher. Foundation programmes available via University of Essex International College
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, minimum 5.5 in each component
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Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to University of Essex.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on essex.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Essex before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.