Business and Tourism BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Business and Tourism BA (Hons)
Course Overview
Our BA (Hons) Business and Tourism course is co-designed with industry experts, and gives you the skills, insight, and hands-on experience to be a future leader in the tourism sector.
On this course, accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), you will graduate with a double award. You’ll receive:
• A Business and Tourism degree
• A CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership
Youll gain both academic and professional qualifications at no extra cost.
You wi...
<strong>Course Overview</strong><br/><br/>Our BA (Hons) Business and Tourism course is co-designed with industry experts, and gives you the skills, insight, and hands-on experience to be a future leader in the tourism sector.<br/><br/>On this course, accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), you will graduate with a double award. You’ll receive:<br/><br/><br/>• A Business and Tourism degree<br/><br/><br/><br/>• A CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership<br/><br/><br/><br/>Youll gain both academic and professional qualifications at no extra cost.<br/><br/>You will explore the global tourism industry and understand destinations, experiences, and strategic innovation. Drawing on real-world case studies and international insights, you’ll learn how to:<br/><br/><br/>• Shape travel experiences<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop tourism strategies<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Market tourist destinations effectively and sustainably<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Build commercial awareness and consumer insight<br/><br/><br/><br/>While also developing the skills to lead teams, harness data, and make ethical decisions in a rapidly evolving sector.<br/><br/>On this course you will learn through practical techniques, with:<br/><br/><br/>• Immersive simulations<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Live industry briefs<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Collaborative projects<br/><br/><br/><br/>Equipping you with the creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills to address key issues relating to the future of tourism.<br/><br/>Youll apply your learning through live projects and real-world business challenges that prepare you to lead with confidence in any tourism environment.<br/><br/>You will also take part in an assessment centre experience, to prepare you for the competitive graduate job market and to help you understand recruitment techniques. Alongside this, you’ll add to your CV by earning digital micro-credentials from industry leaders like Microsoft, Google, and LinkedIn.<br/><br/><strong>Why study with us</strong><br/><br/><br/>• This course is recognised by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), the UK’s professional body for destination management.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain a Chartered Management Institute Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership alongside your degree, included in your tuition fee.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Earn digital micro-credentials from Microsoft, Google, and LinkedIn, boosting your CV and tailoring the course to your interests.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What youll do</strong><br/><br/><br/>• You will apply skills in tourism, strategy, marketing, and leadership through live projects and real-world challenges which prepare you to start a career in business and tourism. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• You will learn about the latest trends in tourism including how to shape travel experiences, develop tourism strategies, and market destinations effectively and sustainably. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Through our Global Opportunities programme, you’ll have the chance to work for businesses in the UK and across the world on placements and internships.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Future Careers</strong><br/><br/>You’ll graduate with the insight, skills, and credibility to succeed in tourism and global business. Whether you want to market destinations, manage experiences or launch your own travel business, this course helps you build the mindset and knowledge to go further.<br/><br/>Career options include:<br/><br/><br/>• Destination marketing executive<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Tourism operations or events manager<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Visitor experience coordinator<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Sustainability and impact officer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Travel brand strategist<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Tourism consultant or analyst<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Graduate trainee in business or tourism<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Travel entrepreneur or founder<br/><br/><br/><br/>You will also benefit from career coaching, employer networking, an optional placement year, and structured feedback through to help you move forward with confidence.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
N950
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
104 to 112 UCAS points
Access to HE Diploma
104 to 112 UCAS points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
104 to 112 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
AS
Not Accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM
Scottish Advanced Higher
104 to 112 UCAS points
A level
104 to 112 UCAS points at A2
T Level
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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