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About International Tourism Management, Bsc (hons) in Swansea University

Do you want a role in an exciting and diverse industry which boasts fantastic career opportunities across the world? Are you looking for a degree that will make you stand out from your competition and help you develop the skills which are vital in a variety of environments, including the management of a tourism organisation? 

As one of the largest and most rapidly growing industries in the world, tourism is influenced by – and has considerable impact on – a range of economic, political, technological, social, cultural and environmental factors. Your course will delve into these issues and help you develop the essential knowledge and transferable skills to make an impact in this industry, both locally and across the world.

With marketing, management and impacts at the heart of the course, you will undertake real-life cases that bring destinations to life. You will also experience local and overseas destinations through a variety of field-trips, designed to help you understand the complexities and requirements of managing a tourism destination or enterprise. For information on trips and costs associated with field trips see ‘Field Trips’ and ‘Additional Costs’ expanders below.   

You will study key subjects focusing on design, management, marketing, entrepreneurship and planning to really help you hone in on what it is to succeed in the tourism sector. As well as specialising in tourism, this course will equip you with essential modules in business management, allowing you to develop a broader range of skills that will further ready you for a career in various tourism organisations, including small and large firms, the public sector and not-for-profits.

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak field trips, including international field trips, may be subject to change. All students will be notified concerning any changes made to the programme's syllabus.

WHY INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT AT SWANSEA?

• Department with strong industry links both locally and globally, giving you the opportunity to experience tourist destinations of all sizes within the private, public and voluntary sectors across the world
• Taught by expert academics who produce cutting-edge research in the tourism industry
• Undertake study trips in the UK and internationally to put theory into practice
• Develop key critical thinking, practical and transferable skills which will prepare you for a career in a variety of tourism settings
• A diverse student body from over 60 different countries
• Based in the £22 million School of Management building on the new Bay campus

YOUR INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

International Tourism Management at Swansea is a flexible degree giving you the chance to study abroad, or work in industry, for a year. This can give you a real competitive advantage and broaden your horizons when it comes to seeking employment. 

Recognising the complexities of the tourism industry, the course offers a suite of tourism-related modules focusing on the key principles of international tourism as industry and activity, in addition to an industry-oriented final year project. By blending theory with practical activity, we will prepare you for a diverse range of career opportunities in the private, public and voluntary sectors of tourism and related industries.

Teaching at Swansea is partly informed by research and our staff have hands-on experience of theory and practice, meaning you can benefit from their academic expertise and real-world know-how. 

As well as setting you up for a career in tourism within an organisation, we also have support services available to help you start your own business.

During your time with us, you will also have full access to our cutting edge video and digital content creation suite and state-of-the-art facilities at the School of Management, including the Fujitsu Innovation Hub and presentation rooms.

INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

As an International Tourism Management graduate from Swansea, you will find yourself in a great position to secure rewarding employment at any business locally and internationally. 

Whether your target is British Airways, TUI Group, Marriott International or your own enterprise, this degree makes you a strong candidate for any potential employer. Your next step could lie in any of these roles:

• Tourism Marketer, Manager or Planner
• Accommodation or Attraction Manager
• Destination Manager or Marketer
• Event Planner or Manager
• Outdoor Activity Provider

Non-native English speakers must achieve 6.0 overall with no component less than 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent tests.

Candidates are expected to have achieved 70% Year XII  including Standard XII in English - 70% or above (or equivalent). 

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Swansea University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

An estimated budget for aspirants consisting of expenses like accommodation, travel and stay required to study in the UK is as compiled below. Note that an annual budget for undergraduates and graduates of the university is approximately 7500 GBP and 9500 GBP, respectively.

Swansea University Tuition Fee

The tuition fees vary from course to course for both graduate and undergraduate degrees. Fee for some of the course is: 

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Swansea University Cost of living

Other expenses apart from the tuition fee are as mentioned below.

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