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UCAS CODE: N832

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Paisley Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our BA Tourism Management programme is a progression route for those with a HND in a tourism related subject and is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to work in one of the most exciting global industries. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of national and international tourism management theory and strategies. You can tailor your degree to focus on areas that are related to your future career aspirations. Guest speakers and engagement with partners from organisations including VisitScotland and People Make Glasgow help inform course content and support career progression. Programme Highlights This programme will prepare you to work in one of the world’s most significant and fastest growing industries. Teaching on this programme covers current issues, trends and best practice within the global tourism industry. This programme will equip you with the professional management skills sought after by leading tourism employers to prepare you for a competitive graduate employment market. Guest lectures from industry professionals will provide you with first-hand insight of the tourism industry and support your career progression. Flexible study options allow you to tailor your degree to topics related to your career goals. Programme Details The programme will provide you with the know-how to help shape the future of tourism in a national and international context. From theory and strategy to operational issues, this programme covers a comprehensive range of international tourism management topics. Guest lectures from professionals from organisations including VisitScotland and the Glasgow Convention Bureau help keep programme content contemporary and offer valuable networking opportunities to support career progression. Careers Our BA Tourism Management programme has been developed in partnership with some of the UK’s top employers – meaning you’ll learn the skills and knowledge they’re looking for in graduates. Graduates have gone on to secure positions in hotels, venues, conference and convention facilities, visitor attractions as well as tourism marketing and research roles.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 15,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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Scottish HND : Pass

Year 3 entry with HND in one of the following titles: Tourism; Travel & Tourism; Events Management*; Hospitality*; Hospitality Management**Provided that HND contains module 'Introduction to Tourism'

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University information

University of the West of Scotland

  • University League Table

    128th

  • Campus address

    University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland

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