Why study BA (Hons) International Tourism & Business Management at BU?

  • Combine the study of tourism and business to broaden your expertise and skills in both areas at one of the top 20 universities in the world for hospitality and leisure management (QS University Rankings 2023)
  • Learn about the tourism business from leading industry speakers and events, 'live' scenarios and visits in the local area
  • Live and study in a location famous for its popular tourist landscape with many hotels and restaurants
  • Develop invaluable business skills such as teamworking, communication and problem-solving skills. Plus, gain an awareness of responsible business practice, digital competencies and cultural intelligence to enable you to work in an increasingly globalised workplace
  • Experience working for 30 weeks in a real-world environment, at home or abroad, ensuring you build a network of professional contacts and enhance your employability. Within 15 months of graduating, 94% of students are in employment or further study.
  • Take the opportunity to study abroad at one of our many partner institutions across the world.

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Course accreditations

The accrediting bodies on this course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which are reflected in the BU Business School experience: 

  • Accreditation by the leading hospitality professional body, The Institute of Hospitality (IoH), offers numerous benefits to you, such as free membership and access to the mentoring scheme
  • Our Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide
  • Recognition as an Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence signifies BU as an industry-leading university. It also allows you to take advantage of networking opportunities, hear from high-level industry speakers and raise your professional profile
  • Recognised by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), which ensures this course meets standards aligned to the needs of the tourism sector, enhancing future employment prospects when you graduate

Business Graduates Association

  • Membership with the Business Graduates Association provides you with career development tools, including CV-building services and job search tools, along with webinars and social events for networking and skill enhancement

Key information

Next start date:

September 2025, September 2026

Location:

Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Duration:

3 years full-time including a minimum 6-week placement or 4 years full-time including a minimum 30-week placement. Foundation Year: 4 years full-time including a minimum 6-week placement or 5 years full-time including a minimum 30-week placement.

Accreditations:

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Accredited by The Institute of Hospitality (IoH)

Required subjects:

All subjects considered

Entry requirements:

For September 2025 entry: 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. Foundation Year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points. For more information check out our full entry requirements.

International entry requirements:

For September 2025 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. For more information check out our international entry requirements.