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 College Birmingham · Birmingham
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. 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?
- 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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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to University College Birmingham.
- 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 ucb.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 College Birmingham before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.