University of Surrey
International Hospitality and Tourism Management BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 40 graduates of International Hospitality and Tourism Management BSc (Hons) at University of Surrey for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Tourism, Transport and Travel.

Overall student satisfaction
94 /100
40 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 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
Median salary £25000 £24500 £30000
25-75 percentile range £21500 - £28000 £22000 - £29500 £22500 - £35500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Tourism, Transport and Travel

  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

Why choose this course

From hotels to casinos, airlines to cruise ships, tour operators to resort development, our BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management will prepare you for a career in this exciting and fast-growing sector.

Surrey is the UK’s top university for tourism, transport, travel and heritage studies, with our School of Hospitality and Tourism Management having an outstanding global reputation, and our award-winning Professional Training placements preparing students for roles in industry.

What you will study

Our innovative BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management course combines core business and management studies with specialist hospitality and tourism modules.

In the business modules, you’ll explore the approaches and techniques vital to managing and running an international business. Our specialist modules give you a detailed appreciation of the unique features, opportunities and challenges of the hospitality and tourism industries.

Our course combines theory and practice to give you the chance to apply your knowledge, making use of case studies, business simulations and site visits. This balance gives you both the in-depth knowledge to thrive in international hospitality and tourism, and a broader range of transferable skills that can be applied to a variety of managerial and entrepreneurial roles.

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 Hospitality and Tourism Management BSc (Hons) at University of Surrey

45% Elementary occupations
15% Artistic, literary and media occupations
15% Media Professionals
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Teaching Professionals

Grading & Study Time

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6.5

6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.

We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via [email protected] Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK: To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies

The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study International Hospitality and 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)

About University of Surrey

The University of Surrey is a government funded research university located in Guildford, England. The university’s stated goals are to become a leading global university performing important research and innovation, creating great researchers and achieving outcomes which make important contributions to society.

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undergraduates:
10985
postgraduates:
3275
Total:
14260
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Where is this programme taught

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