University College Birmingham
International Tourism Management FdA
University College Birmingham

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of International Tourism Management FdA and other courses in tourism, transport and travel at University College Birmingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in tourism, transport and travel.

Overall student satisfaction
76 /100
40 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  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

OVERVIEW

By embarking upon a career in tourism, you can be part of an industry that has become a global phenomenon over the last 70 years. Many economies and businesses now rely on their ability to attract visitors, and international providers need to keep reinventing themselves in order to stay ahead of the curve in this evolving, uncertain and competitive environment.

Whether you want to work in areas ranging from tour operations and destination management organisations to attractions and events organisations, or even set up your own business, our International Tourism Management foundation degree course at University College Birmingham will equip you with the vital industry skills and attributes to realise your career aspirations. Studying at a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence, you will learn how to analyse tourism trends and undertake industry projects in order to devise innovative, creative strategies to compete in the marketplace.

You will also go on a variety of residential visits both in the UK and abroad, while our range of optional modules will enable you to specialise your studies to match your interests and career aims.

  • WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
  • Residential visits – Take on tourism projects in the UK and overseas, with essential trip costs covered by the University – past destinations have ranged from Amsterdam, Barcelona and Prague to New York, Toronto, Cyprus and The Gambia
  • Specialise your studies – Gain expertise in a field related to your career aims through optional modules such as Attraction Management or Aviation Management
  • Industry approved – Study at an ITT Centre of Excellence and work on live and simulated industry projects in association with our professional networks

FACILITIES

Students on our tourism courses have access to outstanding simulation facilities in our Aviation and Tourism Suite, featuring a state-of-the-art mock plane cabin as well as check-in areas, a working security gate and Galileo GDS system for training students.

  • ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

University College Birmingham is a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism Centre of Excellence.

  • CAREERS AND PROGRESSION

Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:

  • Tour manager
  • Tourism officer
  • Project manager
  • Product manager
  • Marketing executive
  • Digital marketer

Upon completion of the foundation degree, you can also progress onto the final year of our full BA (Hons) degree.

Recognised by the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT).

Recognised by the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT).

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 FdA at University College Birmingham

30% Finance Professionals
25% Elementary occupations
15% Sales occupations
10% Animal care and control services
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Administrative occupations
5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5% Finance Professionals
5% Elementary occupations

Grading & Study Time

****Note:** Indicative information only. Actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction. Please be aware that methods of delivery for this course may be altered due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic – for the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website: www.ucb.ac.uk** ****ASSESSMENT**** ****Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:**** - **Coursework** – 48% - **Practical assessment** – 52% Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for tourism, transport and travel

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
Cambridge English Advanced

BA/BSc - Minimum 170 with no less than 160 in any skill FdA/FdSc - Minimum 160 with no less than 150 in any skill

IELTS (Academic)

BA/BSc - Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component
FdA/FdSc - Overall score of 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in each component

Institution's Own Test

BA/BSc - Overall score of B2 with no less than B2- in in each component FdA/FdSc - Overall score of B2- with no less than B1 in in each component

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study International Tourism Management, FdA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees International Tourism Management FdA

Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £13500 year 1
International £13500 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1

Additional fee information

UK:

If you are a UK student enrolling on a Foundation Degree or a BA/BSc at University College Birmingham in 2021/22, your fee for this academic year will be £9,250. A half year tuition fee is £4625.

This is a yearly fee, and will increase with inflation in subsequent years (in line with the government’s permitted rise).

If you are an English student studying your first higher education qualification, you can apply for a tuition fee loan from the Student Loans Company. You will not start repaying this loan until you leave the course and are earning over £25,000 a year.

If you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you should apply to Student Finance Wales, Student Finance Northern Ireland, or SAAS. The loans and grants available to you will differ from those available from Student Finance England.

UCB does not charge for 24 or 48 week placements

More information about UK Fees please go to our website here -

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EU and International:

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 University College Birmingham in top UK and global rankings.

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About University College Birmingham

University College Birmingham (UCB) is a university located in Birmingham, England, which specialises in vocational courses for both the higher education and further education sectors. The majority of UCB’s undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are officially accredited by the University of Birmingham, one of the highest ranked academic institutions in the world.

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Student composition of University College Birmingham

undergraduates:
4130
postgraduates:
440
Total:
4570
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