Program Overview

With input from leading organisations like The Institute of Travel and Tourism, Marriott, Visit Manchester and Expedia we’ve developed a course that’s directly relevant to a career in the tourism industry. You’ll explore key questions like what makes an attractive destination? How can marketing be applied in different markets? Which management strategies get the best out of employees?  

You’ll develop key skills such as analysing financial statements and planning budgets. You'll explore operational models, delve into human resource management. You’ll also have the opportunity to add a new language to your skillset including Spanish, Modern Arabic or Japanese.

You’ll then discover how to apply your broad set of skills to any challenge your future business or employer might face.

As well as lectures and seminars, you’ll learn by working on projects and doing your own research. Your final year research project is a chance to explore an area in more detail based on your studies or work experience.

This course has a foundation year available. For more information visit the Foundation Year page.

Manchester: A Global City

Greater Manchester boasts one of the country’s leading creative hub, outside of London, with a diverse community of over 8,500 creative organisations.  

Manchester is also England’s second most visited city by international tourists, drawn to the area by the vibrant calendar of attractions and events occurring all-year-round. These include over 75 museums and galleries, high-profile music, art and cultural festivals, and major sporting events.

With all this activity on our doorstep, it puts us in the perfect place to offer an education rooted in the real world – with relevant skills, useful experience and valuable connections to support your ambitions.  

Future You

With our links to top employers and leading organisations, you’ll be inspired to expand your networks and broaden your horizons to the types of roles available in the sector. Attend guest lectures, industry placements and networking events. Also, final year students will be mentored by industry professionals.    

You can choose to spend a year studying abroad or working on placement. We have links with universities around the world, and our graduates have gone on to work in organisations like Disney, Expedia and Premier Inn.  

You might also like to consider postgraduate study or research in a specialised area such as international marketing management, project management and international business management. For more information visit the postgraduate study page.