BSc Business and Tourism Management
About this course
BSc (Hons) Business and Tourism Management, a business and management degree centred on commercial operations and tourism industry administration. The curriculum culminates in an undergraduate major project and a live project addressing practical operational scenarios. The first year covers foundational concepts through Hospitality, Tourism and Events Environment, Managing Quality in Hospitality, Tourism and Events, Academic and Professional Skills, and Business Finance. The second year progresses to Tourism Management, Customer Service Management for Tourism and Hospitality, Managing Human Resources, Principles and Practice of Marketing, and Sustainability in Career Development. The final year focuses on advanced operational topics including Executing Business Strategy and Contemporary Issues.
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Entry requirements
ARU London's standard offer is 96 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels, eg BCC. Alternatively, ARU London asks for: Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC. Scottish Highers: BBCCC. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a business-related subject. International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points. All applicants are required to have at least 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. Applicants studying for other qualifications should contact ARU London to discuss their circumstances. We also welcome applications from mature individuals who can demonstrate appropriate, relevant work experience.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 385 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 18%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 12%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 59%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 56%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 655 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 48%
- London: 28%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Hospitality, Tourism and Events Environment
- Managing Quality in Hospitality, Tourism and Events
- Academic and Professional Skills
- Business Finance
- Tourism Management
- Customer Service Management for Tourism and Hospitality
- Managing Human Resources
- Principles and Practice of Marketing
- Sustainability in Career Development
- Executing Business Strategy
- Contemporary Issues
- Live Project
- Undergraduate Major Project (Leadership in Practice)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business and Tourism Management at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £45,000. The £32,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BSc Business and Tourism Management at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
81% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business and Tourism Management at Anglia Ruskin University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Business and Tourism Management at Anglia Ruskin University?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 83 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Business and Tourism Management at Anglia Ruskin University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.