Tourism Management BA (Hons)
Bournemouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Tourism Management BA (Hons) at Bournemouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Tourism, Transport and Travel.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Business and Management
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Tourism, Transport and Travel at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £28000 | £35000 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £28000 | £22500 - £34500 | £26500 - £45500 |
All Business and Management courses of Bournemouth University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Business and Management
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22910 | £20830 | £24369 |
25-75 percentile range | £19839 - £26189 | £16042 - £26488 | £18552 - £31827 |
All Business and Management courses in the UK
Course Description
Studying this internationally-focused and multi-accredited course you will come across leading industry speakers, consultancy projects, ‘live’ scenarios, and field trips to tourism hotspots.
Why study BA (Hons) Tourism Management at BU?
- Bournemouth University is second in the UK for hospitality and tourism management according to the Shanghai Rankings of Academic Subjects 2023.
- One of the first courses to be offered in the UK and has been refined over three decades to give you the skills and knowledge of the tourism sector
- Taught by industry specialists who are actively involved in research that informs the future of the industry, as well as notable experts during our regular guest lectures
- Pick specialist modules to bring your education in line with your own passions, interests and, ultimately, career aspirations
- Build your network of professional contacts, enhance your CV and employability during the 30-week work placement that can be taken anywhere in the world
- You can study abroad at one of our many partner institutions across the world
Leading industry speakers, consultancy projects, ‘live’ scenarios and fieldtrips to tourism hotspots are an integral part of this multi-accredited course. You will develop management and business skills that are essential to get ahead in industry.
Accredited by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the Tourism Management Institute and recognised as an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence, our four-year course was one of the first to be offered in the UK and has been refined over three decades to give you an excellent understanding of how private and public organisations work together within the tourism sector.
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Tourism Management BA (Hons) at Bournemouth University
25% | Sales occupations |
25% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
15% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Caring personal services |
10% | Customer service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | If English is not your first languge, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading or equivalent. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Tourism Management BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £17800 | year 1 |
International | £17800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850.
Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 4
University Rankings
Positions of Bournemouth University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Bournemouth University
Established in 1976, Bournemouth University is located in the coastal town of Poole, South West England. Just 20 minutes away from Bournemouth Beach by bicycle, this university has earned itself numerous awards as both a provider of education and of employment. Apart from their reputable courses and programmes that they offer, Bournemouth University gives particular importance to their more than 130 student clubs on-site, which they believe are essential for keeping students happy, as well as giving them the means to add new skills and experiences to their resumes. Bournemouth University has plenty of restaurants, bars, and retail options nearby and the location is great for those who enjoy strolls near the seaside and a pleasant and different social life.
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Student composition of Bournemouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Bournemouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12520
- postgraduates:
- 2740
- Total:
- 15260
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Tourism Management”: 3920 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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