BSc (Hons) Business and Tourism Management with Foundation Year

This programme provides knowledge for a future in the tourism industry, whether through employment with local, national or international companies or through entrepreneurship. It develops business and tourism management knowledge for students seeking opportunities in the sector.

BSc (Hons) Business and Tourism Management with Foundation Year provides a structured route into degree-level study in hospitality, tourism and events management. The foundation element helps students develop academic confidence and core subject knowledge before moving into more advanced study. Students may study areas such as Foundation Year, Academic Skills for Higher Education, Introduction to Communication and Digital Skills, Understanding the Tourist, Introduction to the Tourism Industry and Business and Ethical Awareness in the Tourism Workplace, alongside wider themes in hospitality operations, tourism management, events planning, customer experience, marketing, leadership and service-sector strategy. Full-time; GBS may offer weekday/evening classes subject to availability.

This programme provides knowledge for a future in the tourism industry through employment or entrepreneurship, developing business and tourism management knowledge.

Level: Undergraduate

Duration: 4 years

Study mode: Full-time

Career outcomes: Career outcomes may include events coordinator, hospitality supervisor, tourism officer, guest-experience roles, service operations, marketing support in tourism/hospitality or further study in the sector. Actual career routes depend on the student’s experience, qualifications, location, chosen provider route and any professional requirements in the sector.