International Tourism Management BSc (Hons)
Plymouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of International Tourism Management BSc (Hons) at Plymouth 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 tourism, transport and travel
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 | £20500 | £25000 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £25500 | £17000 - £25000 | £17500 - £30500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of tourism, transport and travel
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 |
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Course Description
Do you want to make a difference in the world’s fastest-growing industry by acquiring new skills and knowledge that can be put into practice through the wide range of live projects we offer? Our BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management degree is ranked 6th in the Complete University Guide (2023), allowing you to gain relevant experience from a top-ranking institution. This course will enable you to become employable and effective tourism and business managers who can operate worldwide.
Distinguish yourself with the opportunity to study cruise as a specialism, taught by our world leading experts. Benefit from our close working relationships with cruise operators including Princess Cruises. Undertake placements and secure graduate jobs within the cruise industry. Our students have had successful placements in an array of companies, namely Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, MSc Cruises and Cunard Cruise.
- Study on a course that is ranked 6th in the Complete University Guide (2023) and consistently ranked as one of the best places to study tourism according to The Sunday Times and the Guardian University guides.
- Undertake a critical approach to study the global tourism industry and develop strengths in travel safety and security, crisis and disaster management, and travel technologies.
- During the delivery of bespoke tourism modules, we work in close collaboration with the tourism industry to develop, design and deliver our courses. We keep regular contact with tourism industry practitioners from different sectors of the industry to refresh our courses with the latest industry developments and case studies; we develop our courses to address industry demand; we have guest speakers from the tourism industry to share their experiences in the course delivery and conferences.
- We provide opportunities to engage in fieldwork on a local and international scale in order for our students’ opportunities to develop their understanding, expand their networks and have strategic involvement in business development.
- We hold numerous industry accreditations including Tourism Management Institute, we are recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Institute of Travel and Tourism, and we are also an ABTA University Partner. These accreditations afford our students opportunities to learn from and network with industry professionals who provide practical insights into future graduate employment and experiences.
- Working with industry, we offer a range of experiential and problem-based assessments and live consultancy projects to prepare students for graduate employment.
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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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 International Tourism Management BSc (Hons) at Plymouth University
25% | Secretarial and related occupations |
15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
15% | Sales occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Media Professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
0% | |
0% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
0% | Information Technology Professionals |
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 | With 5.5 in all elements. |
Costs
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 3
University Rankings
Positions of Plymouth University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Plymouth University
Founded in 1992, Plymouth University is established in the small city of Plymouth, South West England. The university has a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, and all within walking distance of your classrooms. When wandering off-campus, students will find a blend of both urban and rural surroundings, ensuring that there’s something for everyone here.
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Student composition of Plymouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Plymouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13880
- postgraduates:
- 2275
- Total:
- 16155
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Tourism Management”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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