Swansea University
International Tourism Management BSc (Hons)
Swansea University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 365 graduates of International Tourism Management BSc (Hons) and other courses in Business and Management at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business and Management.

Overall student satisfaction
80 /100
365 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Business and Management

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business and Management 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
Median salary £26000 £23500 £29500
25-75 percentile range £23000 - £32000 £19500 - £30500 £24500 - £40500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Business and Management

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22910 £20830 £24369
25-75 percentile range £19839 - £26189 £16042 - £26488 £18552 - £31827

Course Description

"As one of the largest and most rapidly growing industries in the world, both the business and the human aspects of tourism have become well-established fields of study. The department’s strong links with industry, locally and internationally, give students the opportunity to experience tourist destinations of all sizes within the private, public and voluntary sectors across the world.

BSc International Tourism Management at Swansea University is ranked 12th in the UK for Tourism (Complete University Guide 2023). With destination marketing and economic impact at the heart of the course, students will undertake field trips and real-life cases to bring destinations to life. Designed to give students an understanding of the complexities and requirements of running tourism destinations, field trips also provide an insight into the benefits tourism can have on economic growth. "

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of International Tourism Management BSc (Hons) at Swansea University

25% Media Professionals
21% Elementary occupations
17% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
4% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
3% Information Technology Professionals
3% Administrative occupations
3% Finance Professionals
3% Business and public service associate professionals
2% Teaching Professionals

"We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment include: **• Group presentation** **• Field trip reflective journal ** **• Podcast** Throughout your undergraduate Tourism degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. For full breakdown of course structure and assessment, please get in touch with us at [email protected]"

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for tourism, transport and travel

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

If you are currently studying towards non-UK qualifications or hold a non-UK qualification you must obtain a suitable equivalent for entry onto our courses at Swansea University. All our entry requirements and relevant country information can be found at www.swansea.ac.uk/international

Swansea University is committed to rewarding its students in recognition of their academic, sporting and musical excellence and have a range of scholarships and bursaries to help towards the cost of study. For further information visit www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/scholarships
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study International Tourism Management, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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)

University Rankings

Positions of Swansea University in top UK and global rankings.

See all 27 university rankings of Swansea University

About Swansea University

Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.

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Where is this programme taught

Bay Campus
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