The University of West London is a dynamic and innovative institution located in London, United Kingdom. With a strong focus on industry engagement and practical learning, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including business, computing, engineering, arts, and healthcare. The university prides itself on providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their chosen fields, combining academic rigor with real-world experience. With modern facilities, dedicated faculty, and a supportive learning environment, the University of West London is committed to shaping the future success of its students.

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Would you like a job where no two days are the same? Our degree in International Tourism Management opens the door to a career in this growing and diverse, global industry. You will gain key business skills and industry knowledge relevant to an exciting range of careers within the sector. London is one of the world’s leading tourist destinations and home to some of the leading international tourism companies. UWL’s strong links with employers allow us to offer you unique insights and study opportunities. These include lectures, workshops and assessments with leading travel and tourism professionals. For aspiring and ambitious students willing to work hard, this course provides a solid foundation for your move into management within the tourism sector. Our courses offer opportunities to discuss issues arising from the Covid crisis and examine solutions from a sector perspective. Our course content is developed with support from a wide network of sector professionals to include changes in the industry. The Covid pandemic is creating challenges for the industry but is also driving innovation and change across the sector. Join this career-focused course and graduate in a strong position to be a part of the industry’s transformation. Show less

Compulsory modules
Introduction to Travel and Tourism
Professional Skills for Tourism Management
Travel and Tourism Finance and Planning
Worldwide Tourist Destinations
Tourism Service Operations
Tourism Culture and Society
Talent Management and Leadership
Applied Research Methods
Managing Sustainable Tourism
Travel Technology and Innovation
Digital Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
Leadership and Talent Management with Placement (Placement students only)
Strategic Management and Analytics
Revenue and Distribution Management
Dissertation
Optional modules
Tourism Risk and Opportunities
Niche Tourism
Tourism and Events in the Global Context (TEGC)
Tourism and Digital Futures
Tourism Fieldwork (Overseas fieldwork)
Global Contemporary Issues in Travel and Tourism

Course detail & modules
A successful manager knows their industry well and has a well-rounded set of skills that enables them to deal with daily challenges. This course will support you to develop your operational, management and communication skills to deliver an excellent customer experience.

The focus of the course is on understanding the travel and tourism industry as a business.

You will learn about:

the structure and organisation of the tourism industry
how the industry is changing and why
the needs of customers
the development of new tourism products and services
how new products and services are brought to the market.

Examples and case studies are taken from a range of different companies and organisations in the public and private sectors from all regions of the world.

The diverse module options and the final year project will give you the opportunity to explore a particular area of tourism interest, which can help you identify and work towards your career goals.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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