BA Tourism Management
About this course
BA (Hons) Tourism Management is an undergraduate degree centred on BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management, focusing on business operations and strategic planning within the global travel sector. Core topics include Marketing, Project Management, Data Analysis, and Research Methods. Students can undertake an optional placement year or study abroad period between the second and third years. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Behaviour in Tourism Organisations, Destination Marketing, Planning for the Visitor Economy, Professional Development for Tourism Management, and The Tourism System. The second year progresses to Consumer Insights for Tourism Management, Leadership and Development for Tourism Management, and User Experience Design in Tourism, alongside optional choices including Destination Management, Entrepreneurial Practice, Event Logistics, and Heritage Tourism. The final year involves compulsory study in Smart Tourism, Strategic Management for Tourism Organisations, Sustainable Tourism, and the Final Major Tourism Project, alongside optional modules such as City Tourism and Urban Change, International Market Planning and Strategy, and Tourism and the Mediterranean: Comparative Study.
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Entry requirements
A levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM. BTEC Diploma – DD* Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries .
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 74%
- Left higher education: 18%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 325 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 21%
- Administrative occupations: 19%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 9%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 79%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 52%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 930 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 78%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Foundation course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Behaviour in Tourism Organisations
- Destination Marketing
- Planning for the Visitor Economy
- Professional Development for Tourism Management
- The Tourism System
- Consumer Insights for Tourism Management
- Leadership and Development for Tourism Management
- User Experience Design in Tourism
- Destination Management
- Entrepreneurial Practice
- Event Logistics
- Heritage Tourism
- Final Major Tourism Project
- Smart Tourism
- Strategic Management for Tourism Organisations
- Sustainable Tourism
- City Tourism and Urban Change
- International Market Planning and Strategy
- Tourism and the Mediterranean: Comparative Study
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Tourism Management at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £42,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Tourism, transport and travel.
What do graduates of BA Tourism Management at University of Westminster do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Tourism Management at University of Westminster?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Tourism Management at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Does BA Tourism Management at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Tourism Management at University of Westminster?
74% of students continued into their second year, and 18% left higher education.