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BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management
A hospitality and tourism management degree that includes a placement year (four years in total). Builds on UCB's long-standing specialism in hospitality education.
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International undergraduates get automatic scholarships: an Early Action Scholarship for meeting deposit deadlines (up to £3,500 on the scholarships page; course pages quote £4,500 or £3,500) plus a £2,000 Continuation Scholarship in years two and three. UCB graduates progressing to a new degree receive a 20-25% fee scholarship.
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A clearer look at BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management
A hospitality and tourism management degree that includes a placement year (four years in total). Builds on UCB's long-standing specialism in hospitality education.
This 48-month undergraduate route concentrates on learning, teaching and inclusive practice, curriculum, assessment and educational change, using research to evaluate and improve learning. A placement or professional-experience option is recorded, which can help connect academic learning with workplace practice when available.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Learning, teaching and inclusive practice
- Curriculum, assessment and educational change
- Using research to evaluate and improve learning
- Customer and visitor experience
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Learning design
- Reflective practice
- Educational research
- Inclusive communication
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- A placement or professional-experience route is recorded; its length, availability and eligibility should be confirmed for the selected intake.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students interested in how people learn and how education can be designed, evaluated and improved in diverse settings. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Teacher after required qualification
- Education officer
- Learning and development specialist
- Education researcher
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
31 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Global Hospitality EnvironmentPublished course content
- 02Hospitality Service ExcellencePublished course content
- 03Personal BrandingPublished course content
- 04Digital Content CreationPublished course content
- 05Tourism Destination SuccessPublished course content
- 06Rooms Division ManagementPublished course content
- 07People Management and DevelopmentPublished course content
- 08Operational Financial ManagementPublished course content
- 09Marketing Consultancy ProjectPublished course content
- 10Business InnovationPublished course content
- 11Sustainable Hospitality ManagementPublished course content
- 12Plus one option fromPublished course content
- 13Gastronomy and Food InnovationPublished course content
- 14Digital Communication for BusinessPublished course content
- 15Niche TourismPublished course content
- 16Event Tourism and the Visitor EconomyPublished course content
- 17Cargo and Logistics ManagementPublished course content
- 18Aviation Security OperationsPublished course content
- 19Work PlacementPublished course content
- 20Work Placement (compulsory)Published course content
- 21Strategic Hospitality Revenue ManagementPublished course content
- 22Digital Transformation and FuturesPublished course content
- 23Strategic People LeadershipPublished course content
- 24Enterprise and Innovation ShowcasePublished course content
- 25Plus two options fromPublished course content
- 26Optimising Operational EfficiencyPublished course content
- 27Strategic International MarketingPublished course content
- 28International Tourism Destination ManagementPublished course content
- 29Crisis and Risk ManagementPublished course content
- 30Aviation Crash InvestigationsPublished course content
- 31Aircraft Maintenance Systems ManagementPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 80 UCAS tariff points.
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- A-level applicants assessed on the normal UCAS tariff; advanced entry possible with a relevant HND. International Foundation Diploma available for those not meeting direct entry.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5
- English alternatives
- Sri Lankan GCE O/L or A/L English at grade C or above accepted as equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), valid for 6 years.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on ucb.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University College Birmingham before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.