Hospitality and Tourism Management courses

About International Tourism & Airline Management - BA (hons) in Edinburgh Napier University

International travel has never been easier than it is today – Edinburgh being the busiest airport in Scotland, so why not take the opportunity to learn from professionals who have worked in the industry and train for a tourism and airline-related career.

With this being a growth sector, there are a wide range of job opportunities available in the tourism and airline sectors.

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 areas of which are of particular interest to you.

Strong industry links with local airports such as Edinburgh Airport provide guest lecturers and open up work-related opportunities, for example in summer positions and live projects.

Course details

You'll learn about practically every aspect of international tourism and airline management, delivery, development and design; from policy and planning to international tourism and visitor attraction management. The course combines theory and practice and includes specialist studies in tourism transport, airport management and the global aviation industry.

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.

To apply for our bachelors courses, you should have completed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with overall 60% or above in the Intermediate (10+2) (XII Standard) exam.

If you have 60% or higher in English in the Indian HSC Intermediate (10+2) (XII Standard) exam, you may be considered for an undergraduate study without a further English test on a case-by-case basis.

IELTS (Academic)

6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

TOEFL Internet Based Test

80 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing

Pearson’s Test of Academic English

56 overall with a minimum of 51 in each component

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Edinburgh Napier University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The table below shows the estimated cost of living in UK while attending the institute. The cost is presented annually and may vary according to the needs of individuals.

Edinburgh Napier University Application process

Application fee:

• Undergraduate: 13 GBP to 24 GBP
• Graduate: Not available

Supporting documents:

• Academic transcripts and certificates
• References
• English proficiency proof
• Personal statement
• CV or resume
• Interview or portfolio (if required)
• Copy of passport/visa
• Copy of CAS (if applicable)

Academic requirements:

• Undergraduate: Overall of 60% in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or higher in the Intermediate (10+2) (XII Standard) or the international United Kingdom equivalent.
• Graduate: Bachelor degree or its equivalent

English Proficiency Test Scores 

For taught undergraduate and graduate programs, any one of the following test scores are required:

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, other tests that are accepted by the university include TOEFL ‘At Home’ Test (same scores as of TOEFL iBT), IELTS Indicator (same scores as of TOEFL iBT), online Edinburgh Napier English Language Courses, Duolingo, and IELTS Academic tests taken more than two years but less than four years will be considered with the use of English language in work or education during that period playing a big role.

Duolingo test and its IELTS equivalent is shown below

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