Program Overview

Our International Tourism Management degree course will allow you to specialise in key areas of tourism and travel management, focusing on your interests and career aspirations.

Why choose this course?

• Surrey is the UK’s top university for tourism, transport, travel and heritage studies, with Surrey Hospitality and Tourism Management having an outstanding global reputation.  
• The perfect foundation for senior managerial roles in this thriving sector, our International Tourism Management degree will open a variety of exciting career opportunities for you, both in the UK and overseas.
• Develop an understanding of every aspect of tourism management, alongside an understanding of core transferable management and business principles.  
• With a global focus, you’ll study tourism management in a range of international contexts, exploring examples and case studies from around the world
• You’ll have the option to take one of our award-winning Professional Training placements in the UK or abroad, or study at one of partner universities across the world, or a mix of both.
• With London close by, you can take advantage of our exceptional industry connections and networking opportunities through careers fairs, guest lectures and field trips to start building your own professional networks.

What you will study

Our International Tourism Management BSc explores tourism’s vital role in the global community and economy, emphasising sustainable development and responsible leadership. The course will equip you with the skills to become a resilient and innovative leader in this exciting sector and the mindset to become an agent for positive change in our sector.

You’ll have the opportunity to explore various tourism sectors, including destination management, tourism consultancy and airport management. Reflecting the variety of the tourism industry, you’ll be able to choose modules which allow you to specialise and develop your skills in the areas that are most relevant to your interests and career aspirations.

Additionally, you can further enhance your learning with an optional placement year or a study abroad experience between your second and third years of study.

You’ll be taught by experienced and knowledgeable staff, who are all respected in their research and industry fields.

Academic lectures are combined with field trips, site visits and guest lectures from industry professionals, providing you with the most up-to-date and relevant education possible.

Due to our exceptional industry connections, and the relevance of our courses to current challenges in the tourism sector, our graduates are equipped to become responsible managers and strategic leaders of the industry and are consequently highly attractive to employers.

International tourism management placements
The Professional Training placement is an integral part of our courses. Our placement partner organisations may provide opportunities for you to gain valuable experience in a professional working environment, increasing your confidence, skills and employability when you graduate.

You can choose to spend your placement in the UK, Europe or even further afield, working for some of the world’s most prestigious tourism organisations. We have placement students working for large tour operators and high-end hotel chains, as well as many smaller boutique tour operators and operators with a sustainable business operation.

Some examples of organisations that participate in this scheme include:

• ABTA
• Four Seasons Hotel
• Hilton Worldwide
• The Savoy
• Travelopia
• Travelport
• TUI UK and Ireland
• UK inbound.