BSc (Hons)
International Tourism Management

Professional Practice Year

Full-time students have the option of a year-long professional practice placement after the second year, providing real-world experience. A Placement Year Fee is payable to the University of Lincoln during this year for students joining in 2025/26 and beyond. Students are expected to cover their own travel, accommodation, and living costs. Completion leads to a BA (Hons) International Tourism Management (with Professional Practice); without the placement, it's a BA (Hons) International Tourism Management. 

International Study Year

An optional year abroad is available for full-time students between the second and third years. Successful completion results in a BA (Hons) International Tourism Management (International Study Year). A Study Abroad Tuition Fee is payable to the University of Lincoln during this year for students joining in 2025/26 and beyond. No extra tuition fee is payable to the host university, but students are expected to cover their own travel, accommodation, and living costs. Travel grants and an overseas rate maintenance loan may be available for eligible students from Student Finance. The University’s Global Opportunities Team can provide further support and guidance.   

Study Abroad

You have the chance to spend around four months learning at an overseas university as part of our exchange programme during their second year. Current destinations include Mexico, China, Malaysia, the USA, France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Malta, Sweden, and Finland. Please note that you will have to pay for your own travel, accommodation, and living expenses during the study abroad trips.

Field Trips and Study Visits

Throughout this course, you can take part in optional field trips and study visits. On field trips, you may visit cultural landmarks, engage with partner universities, and experience events within each country. Previous destinations have included Dublin, Prague, Budapest, and Sri Lanka. You can also take part in optional study visits to events and exhibitions. Supported by members of the teaching team, the trips and study visits can help to enrich course content and provide an added set of experiences. Costs vary and you may be asked to contribute to these costs as a percentage or in full.

What Can I Do with an International Tourism Management degree?

Graduates of our International Tourism Management programme are well-equipped for a wide range of careers, not only within the tourism industry but also in sectors outside of it. The degree can prepare you for roles in destination management and marketing, hotel management, theme park management, cruise ship operations, travel consultancy, project management, social media and marketing, policy and planning, tourist experience management, and event planning.

With millions of tourists travelling every year, the global tourism industry offers abundant opportunities for those skilled in creating exceptional experiences. Our graduates have secured positions in various sectors, including culture and heritage management, local tourism development, and roles with airlines and independent tour operators. Notable employers include Sonesta Resort Hilton, Xerox, The Bear Grylls Adventure, BCD Meetings & Events, Warwick Castle, Ocado, AELP, RNN Group, Samsung, Worcester Bosch, Liz Hobbs Groups, Hilton, The White Hart Hotel Lincoln, and Printworks London.