BA (Hons) International Tourism Management Bachelor's degree at Leeds Beckett University
BA (Hons) International Tourism Management at Leeds Beckett University is accredited by the Tourism Management Institute, the professional association for the destination management sector, and recognised by the Institute of Travel and Tourism.
About this course
Study the global forces shaping tourism, from sustainable travel to destination management. You’ll gain industry experience on our international tourism degree. From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) International Tourism Management is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Leeds Beckett University, based in Headingley Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Business and management graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £35,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Business & Management, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 90% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 2 modules
- Level 4 Tourism 1Core60 credits
Module details
This module introduces you to the dynamic global tourism industry and the diverse stakeholders who shape it. You'll begin exploring how tourism operates across different cultural, economic, and environmental settings, examining both its opportunities and its impacts. You'll develop a foundation in cross-cultural communication and teamwork, learning how effective collaboration supports tourism practice in an increasingly connected world. Alongside this, you'll start building key interdisciplinary
- Level 4 Tourism 2Core60 credits
Module details
Building on your foundational knowledge, this module deepens your understanding of the global tourism industry and its complex network of stakeholders. You'll critically examine the socio-economic and environmental impacts of tourism across different contexts, strengthening your ability to analyse and explain industry dynamics. You'll apply principles of cross-cultural communication and teamwork to real scenarios, demonstrating greater confidence in collaborative working. Drawing on interdiscipl
Year 2 6 modules
- Destination DevelopmentOptional20 credits
Module details
Critically explore the planning, development and management of international tourism destinations. This module will develop your ability to understand the social, political, economic, and environmental contexts in which destination management takes place. You'll explore this at international and national, regional and local levels. You'll consider the different aspects of destination management, and evaluate them in the context of diverse political, environmental, community and commercial intere
- Technology in TourismOptional20 credits
Module details
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between technology and tourism, and how advancements in technology are shaping the industry. This module will equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the digital landscape. You'll be ready to harness technology's potential to address the challenges of sustainable and innovative tourism management.
- The Tourism Design ChallengeOptional20 credits
Module details
Develop your understanding and ability to apply innovation and creativity in the context of tourism. There will be a strong emphasis on sustainable practices and solutions. Through a range of engaging content and activities, you'll explore the process of idea conceptualization, problem-solving, and developing innovative solutions and new ideas within the tourism industry. Your assessment for this module will be shared with The Research Skills Lab module. You'll be assessed on your innovative and
Assessment: Assessed on your innovative and creative proposal, the development of your methodological design toolkit, your data collection and the analysis and application of your research findings (shared with The Research Skills Lab module).
- Managing Risk in an Uncertain Tourism WorldOptional20 credits
Module details
This module explores the risks, threats, and unforeseen events that can disrupt tourism businesses and destinations. You'll examine factors such as economic and social change, climate change and extreme weather events, armed conflict and terrorism, migration and human trafficking, and resource scarcity. Reflecting on how the travel industry has responded to past crises, you'll assess how international tourism organisations can prepare for and manage future disruption through strategic planning a
- Well ConnectedOptional20 credits
Module details
Explore holistic wellbeing as a fundamental skill for your personal, academic, and professional growth in the context of both tourism studies and the tourism industry. The module will draw upon the Five Areas of Wellbeing model (Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Give and Keep Learning). You'll explore interconnected domains of wellbeing, understand their influence on learning and performance, and develop practical skills to enhance your overall wellbeing.
- The Research Skills LabOptional20 credits
Module details
Study the principles and processes of thinking and managing strategically. This module will introduce a range of tools and techniques for more effective and evidence-based decision-making in tourism organisations. You'll develop the skills and understanding to implement these strategic decisions effectively within the context of strategic management.
Year 3 2 modules
- Tourism FuturesOptional20 credits
Module details
This module introduces the principles and practices of futures thinking and strategic foresight within the tourism industry. You'll develop the ability to anticipate emerging trends, navigate uncertainty, and respond proactively to future challenges.
- Consultancy ProjectOptional40 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This degree explores how the tourism industry operates globally, from sustainable travel practices to destination management and planning. You'll gain practical industry experience alongside academic study. A course like this typically moves from management and business foundations in Year 1, introducing how organisations work, marketing principles and business economics, through operational and strategic topics in Year 2, including supply chain management, organisational behaviour and competitive strategy. In Year 3, you'll choose from specialist options such as entrepreneurship, international business, digital business, consulting or marketing, and complete a capstone project or consultancy brief that applies what you've learned to real-world tourism challenges.
Who it's for
Most entrants to this course held another higher-education qualification: 70% of accepted students came in with prior higher-education study. The part-time structure suits those balancing study with work or other commitments.
Careers & job market
Across Business & Management courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating. Of those working, 60% are in highly skilled roles or further study. National graduate earnings for Business & Management are: starting (15 months after graduation) £24,000–£32,000; after 3 years £21,250–£30,000; after 5 years £26,350–£37,200. The course covers specialisations such as Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, Strategy, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain and Consulting, preparing you for varied career paths in tourism and related sectors.
University & format
The BA (Hons) International Tourism Management is delivered at Leeds Beckett University, a university based at Headingley Campus in Leeds. The course is taught part-time in English. It is accredited by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), the professional association for the destination management sector, and recognised by the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT). The university is a recognised UK degree-awarding body and holds a Bronze rating for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Year in industry. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
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Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| another higher-education qualification | 70% |
| A-levels or equivalent | 30% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code N840). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Leeds Beckett University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
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Careers & earnings
What Business & Management graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £35,000 | £26,000 – £49,000 | 1675 |
| 3 years after | £25,000 | £19,500 – £34,500 | 70 |
| 5 years after | £31,000 | £25,000 – £44,500 | 70 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 1,675. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate / AnalystOn a scheme or first role · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / ManagerOwning an area, marketing, finance, ops · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / Head ofLeading a function and a team · 5–10 yrs
- 4Director / FounderRunning a business unit or your own company · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Business & Management nationally
National figures for Business & Management graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
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What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 1,675. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Business & Management courses at the same study level.
Compared with 3,421 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Job market & outlook
How Business & Management graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine reporting and data pulls
- First-draft decks and copy
- Standard forecasts and reconciliations
- Scheduling and admin workflows
More human than ever
- Strategy and judgement under uncertainty
- Leading, negotiating and selling
- Sense-checking and owning what AI produces
- Relationships with clients and teams
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Business & Management graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Consultancies
- Corporate graduate schemes
- Retail & FMCG
- Startups & scale-ups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Business & Management graduates.
Business Director, Marketing ScienceXcedeBusiness ManagerLGPS CentralBusiness Change ManagerIGA Talent SolutionsBusiness Case ManagerPeregrineBusiness DirectorMedialab GroupBusiness Rates SurveyorW TalentIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £35,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.0 out of 10: NSS 90.3% · continued 90%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Leeds Beckett University
Business and management across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Headingley Campus
800 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Business & Management right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Leeds Beckett University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £16,840 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Leeds Beckett University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Leeds Beckett University and gov.uk before you apply.
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