BA (Hons) International Tourism Management
48 monthsProgramme duration
17,520 GBPTuition Fee/year
30 Jun, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Hospitality and Leisure Management
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
With its high profile history, outstanding attractions and world famous festivals, Edinburgh is a popular destination for travellers and tourists from all over the world. Tourism-based businesses flourish here making it an ideal place to study international tourism management.
This degree covers practically every aspect of tourism management, from impacts and sustainable development to destination and visitor attraction management. It will equip you with the knowledge and practical experience you need to prepare for a career in tourism management.
An optional 24-week work placement in your third year gives you the chance to put your learning into practice, invaluable in this service-based industry.
You will graduate with a clear direction in tourism and a wealth of experience gained from your involvement in the thriving local tourism scene, giving you insights to succeed in tourism management.
This broad-reaching course covers international tourism management, right from formulating policy, to planning finances and also visitor attraction management.
International tourism management requires the ability to look outwards and capitalise on opportunities. You'll develop organisational and business skills that take into account the diversity of cultures involved in this global industry. You'll also develop your abilities in research, time management and presentation methods.
With the number of tourist ventures and operations in and near the city, you'll have plenty of options for part-time work, placements and employment after graduation. You'll graduate with a clear direction in tourism and a wealth of experience gained from your involvement in the thriving local tourism scene, giving you the insights to succeed in tourism management in the UK or around the world.
This degree covers practically every aspect of tourism management, from impacts and sustainable development to destination and visitor attraction management. It will equip you with the knowledge and practical experience you need to prepare for a career in tourism management.
An optional 24-week work placement in your third year gives you the chance to put your learning into practice, invaluable in this service-based industry.
You will graduate with a clear direction in tourism and a wealth of experience gained from your involvement in the thriving local tourism scene, giving you insights to succeed in tourism management.
This broad-reaching course covers international tourism management, right from formulating policy, to planning finances and also visitor attraction management.
International tourism management requires the ability to look outwards and capitalise on opportunities. You'll develop organisational and business skills that take into account the diversity of cultures involved in this global industry. You'll also develop your abilities in research, time management and presentation methods.
With the number of tourist ventures and operations in and near the city, you'll have plenty of options for part-time work, placements and employment after graduation. You'll graduate with a clear direction in tourism and a wealth of experience gained from your involvement in the thriving local tourism scene, giving you the insights to succeed in tourism management in the UK or around the world.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Hospitality and Leisure Management
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
With its high profile history, outstanding attractions and world famous festivals, Edinburgh is a popular destination for travellers and tourists from all over the world. Tourism-based businesses flourish here making it an ideal place to study international tourism management.
This degree covers practically every aspect of tourism management, from impacts and sustainable development to destination and visitor attraction management. It will equip you with the knowledge and practical experience you need to prepare for a career in tourism management.
An optional 24-week work placement in your third year gives you the chance to put your learning into practice, invaluable in this service-based industry.
You will graduate with a clear direction in tourism and a wealth of experience gained from your involvement in the thriving local tourism scene, giving you insights to succeed in tourism management.
This broad-reaching course covers international tourism management, right from formulating policy, to planning finances and also visitor attraction management.
International tourism management requires the ability to look outwards and capitalise on opportunities. You'll develop organisational and business skills that take into account the diversity of cultures involved in this global industry. You'll also develop your abilities in research, time management and presentation methods.
With the number of tourist ventures and operations in and near the city, you'll have plenty of options for part-time work, placements and employment after graduation. You'll graduate with a clear direction in tourism and a wealth of experience gained from your involvement in the thriving local tourism scene, giving you the insights to succeed in tourism management in the UK or around the world.
This degree covers practically every aspect of tourism management, from impacts and sustainable development to destination and visitor attraction management. It will equip you with the knowledge and practical experience you need to prepare for a career in tourism management.
An optional 24-week work placement in your third year gives you the chance to put your learning into practice, invaluable in this service-based industry.
You will graduate with a clear direction in tourism and a wealth of experience gained from your involvement in the thriving local tourism scene, giving you insights to succeed in tourism management.
This broad-reaching course covers international tourism management, right from formulating policy, to planning finances and also visitor attraction management.
International tourism management requires the ability to look outwards and capitalise on opportunities. You'll develop organisational and business skills that take into account the diversity of cultures involved in this global industry. You'll also develop your abilities in research, time management and presentation methods.
With the number of tourist ventures and operations in and near the city, you'll have plenty of options for part-time work, placements and employment after graduation. You'll graduate with a clear direction in tourism and a wealth of experience gained from your involvement in the thriving local tourism scene, giving you the insights to succeed in tourism management in the UK or around the world.
Admission Requirements
27+
96+
56+
6+
4+
169+
This course offers the exciting opportunity to train for a tourism and airline-related career and learn from experienced professionals from the industry.
The programme combines theory and practice, and includes specialist studies in tourism, transport, airport management, and the global aviation industry.
Designed to equip you with the essential skills you’ll need for a career in tourism or a related industry, the course options allow you to focus on the areas that interest you the most.
Our strong industry links with the local airports – such as Edinburgh Airport, the busiest of its kind in Scotland – provide guest lecturers and open work-related opportunities.
You'll learn about practically every aspect of international tourism and airline management; from policy and planning to international tourism and visitor attraction management.
A feature of this course is the Airline Management online simulation, which enables you to run a virtual airline, pulling together your learning from the whole course.
International tourism and airline management requires the ability to look outwards, understand the situation and capitalise on opportunities. Your studies will focus on this, developing a management perspective that is relevant in today's global business environment.
A wealth of experience gained from involvement in a thriving local tourism scene, and an international presence on campus, mean that you'll graduate with a realistic understanding of tourism and airline management locally and internationally.
The programme combines theory and practice, and includes specialist studies in tourism, transport, airport management, and the global aviation industry.
Designed to equip you with the essential skills you’ll need for a career in tourism or a related industry, the course options allow you to focus on the areas that interest you the most.
Our strong industry links with the local airports – such as Edinburgh Airport, the busiest of its kind in Scotland – provide guest lecturers and open work-related opportunities.
You'll learn about practically every aspect of international tourism and airline management; from policy and planning to international tourism and visitor attraction management.
A feature of this course is the Airline Management online simulation, which enables you to run a virtual airline, pulling together your learning from the whole course.
International tourism and airline management requires the ability to look outwards, understand the situation and capitalise on opportunities. Your studies will focus on this, developing a management perspective that is relevant in today's global business environment.
A wealth of experience gained from involvement in a thriving local tourism scene, and an international presence on campus, mean that you'll graduate with a realistic understanding of tourism and airline management locally and internationally.
30 Jun 2026
4 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
1,820 GBP
International
17,520 GBP
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