University of Greenwich
Tourism Management (Extended) BA (Hons)
University of Greenwich

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Tourism Management (Extended) BA (Hons) at University of Greenwich for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .

Overall student satisfaction
70 /100
10 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in tourism, transport and travel

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of 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 £23000 £22000 £26000
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £25000 £16500 - £26500 £21500 - £32000


Salary of all UK Graduates of tourism, transport and travel

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20998 £20830 £24369
25-75 percentile range £17814 - £24178 £16042 - £26488 £18552 - £31827

Course Description

Our extended tourism management degree will give you the skills in marketing, management and enterprise that you’ll need to succeed in this buoyant industry.

Our extended tourism management degree is identical to the three-year degree but includes a foundation year to prepare you for the rest of your study.

In Britain, around 2.6 million people work in the tourism industry, and it's one of the world's fastest growing business sectors. This course will give you a thorough understanding of tourism marketing, human resource management, innovation, product development and destination management, preparing you for a range of tourism careers. The Erasmus+ student exchange programme is also currently part of this course.

Our graduates take up roles in tourism marketing, tourism policy, destination management, and tour operator businesses. They also launch their own tourism enterprises.

What you should know about this course

  • This four-year degree is identical to the three-year course but has a foundation year with lower entry requirements

  • Our courses in Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation and Tourism have above 80% in student satisfaction (The Complete University Guide League Tables 2021)

  • Our Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism courses are ranked TOP 3 for student satisfaction in London (The Complete University Guide League Tables 2021)

  • 2nd in London for Graduate Prospects for Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism subjects (The Complete University Guide League Tables 2021)

  • Study Tourism Management and earn up to £28,000 on graduation, based on our average graduate earnings.

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Tourism Management (Extended), BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Modules

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 Tourism Management (Extended) BA (Hons) at University of Greenwich

27% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Elementary occupations
9% Managers, directors and senior officials
7% Secretarial and related occupations
6% Sales occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Caring personal services
4% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
4% Customer service occupations

Grading & Study Time

On this course, students are assessed through a combination of course work, exams and practical assessment where relevant. Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, International Baccalaureate (IB), Access to HE courses, or equivalent level 3 qualifications.

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees

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

Costs

Tuition Fees Tourism Management (Extended) BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
EU £14500 year 1
International £14500 year 1

Additional fee information

These fees were set for the 2021/22 intake. Therefore, this may change for the 2022/23 academic year. Please follow this link for more information https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance

Average student cost of living in London

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, 2024

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:

  • Foundation

University Rankings

Positions of University of Greenwich in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Greenwich in related subject specific rankings.

Business

    • #75 
    • #94 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #401 
    Management
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

See all 26 university rankings of University of Greenwich

About University of Greenwich

The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.

Student composition of University of Greenwich

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
15430
postgraduates:
3925
Total:
19355
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Where is this programme taught

Greenwich Campus
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