BSc (Hons) Business & Tourism Management

Entry requirements

Applicants Must be Aged 18+ and:

• Have a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to either 60 credits or 80 UCAS tariff points).
• Have the following English and Maths qualification: GCSE grade 4/C or CEFR B1.
• Be assessed via an interview for listening, speaking, and writing (more details shown in ‘Next steps’ section).

Applicants Aged 21+:

• We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field.

Be assessed via an interview for listening, speaking, numeracy and writing (more details shown in ‘Next steps’ section).

Next Steps:

1. Please fill out an application form by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
2. Send your supporting documents when requested by GBS.
3. A panel interview takes place to assess listening and speaking skills. You’ll also be tested on your writing via a personal reflection statement.
4. GBS make a final decision on your application.

Months of entry

January, June, September

Course content

The BSc (Hons) Business & Tourism Management is a 4-year course with Foundation Year taught across our London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester campuses.

Tourism continues to be an important part of the service sector that generates significant income for regions and countries across the globe. This course will provide you with the essential skills and knowledge you need to create a successful career in business and tourism management.

With the recent economic challenges in the travel and hospitality sectors, it's even more important than ever to create a degree designed to support the sustainability and growth of an industry that supports millions of jobs worldwide.

Information for international students

Year 0 (Foundation):

• Academic Skills for Higher Education (0 credits)
• Business and Ethical Awareness in the Tourism Workplace (0 credits)
• Introduction to Communication and Digital Skills (0 credits)
• Introduction to the Tourism Industry (0 credits)
• Understanding the Tourist (0 credits)
• Foundation Year Project (0 credits)

Year 1:

• Business Environment (20 credits)
• Fundamentals of Business Finance (20 credits)
• Organisational Behaviour (20 credits)
• Tourism and Society (20 credits)
• Tourism Marketing Principles (20 credits)
• Tourism Product Management and Industry Analysis (20 credits)

Year 2:

• Entrepreneurship in Tourism (20 credits)
• Human Resource Management (20 credits)
• Introduction to Research Methods (20 credits)
• Principles of Operations Management (20 credits)
• Tourism Contemporary Issues (20 credits)
• Tourism Impacts and Sustainable Development (20 credits)

Year 3:

• Destination Management (20 credits)
• Global Strategic Management (20 credits)
• Leadership and Change (20 credits)
• Research Methods 2 (20 credits)
• Dissertation (40 credits)

Fees and funding

Fees