International Hospitality and Tourism Management BSc (Hons) – 2024 entry
Key information
Start date: September 2024
| Award | UCAS code | Course duration |
|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | UCAS: N230 | 3 years View KIS data set |
| BSc (Hons) | UCAS: N232 | 4 years with foundation year View KIS data set |
| BSc (Hons) | UCAS: N231 | 4 years with professional training View KIS data set |
| BSc (Hons) | UCAS: N233 | 5 years with foundation year and professional training View KIS data set |
Apply for your chosen course online through UCAS, with the following course and institution codes.
| Course | UCAS code | Institution code |
|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | N230 | S85 |
| BSc (Hons) with professional training | N231 | S85 |
| BSc (Hons) with foundation year and professional training | N233 | S85 |
| BSc (Hons) with foundation year | N232 | S85 |
Why choose this course
From hotels to casinos, airlines to cruise ships, tour operators to resort development, our BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management will prepare you for a career in this exciting and fast-growing sector.
Surrey is the UK’s top university for tourism, transport, travel and heritage studies, with our School of Hospitality and Tourism Management having an outstanding global reputation, and our award-winning Professional Training placements preparing students for roles in industry.
What you will study
Our innovative BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management course combines core business and management studies with specialist hospitality and tourism modules.
In the business modules, you’ll explore the approaches and techniques vital to managing and running an international business. Our specialist modules give you a detailed appreciation of the unique features, opportunities and challenges of the hospitality and tourism industries.
Our course combines theory and practice to give you the chance to apply your knowledge, making use of case studies, business simulations and site visits. This balance gives you both the in-depth knowledge to thrive in international hospitality and tourism, and a broader range of transferable skills that can be applied to a variety of managerial and entrepreneurial roles.
Careers and graduate prospects
We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.
Our graduates are highly employable across a wide range of industries, not just within hospitality. Their specialist skills, including customer-oriented skills, make them ideal for service sector companies fast-track graduate recruitment schemes.Some of our graduates choose to go into operational management roles, running hotels, holiday companies and resorts around the world.
Others specialise in marketing, human resources, IT and other head office positions in large hospitality and tourism-based corporations. Many find excellent career opportunities in hospitality and tourism consultancy businesses.
Recent BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management graduates have secured roles such as:
- Graduate Management Trainee, Hilton Worldwide
- Product and Commercial Executive, Monarch Travel Group
- Voyage Management Trainee, Grosvenor House JW Marriott Hotel
- HR Coordinator, Sofitel London Heathrow
- Front Desk Management Trainee, Hilton Hotels
- Vita Futura Graduate Management Programme, Marriott International
- Graduate Trainee, Lexington Catering.
In addition to holding senior/director positions in hospitality and tourism companies, many of our graduates have built successful, multimillion-pound companies of their own, such as:
- Caper & Berry
- Grazing
- Planet Hollywood
- TRI Hospitality Consulting.
Staff
This course is taught by academic staff from the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Academic year structure
The academic year is divided into two semesters of 15 weeks each. Each semester consists of a period of teaching, revision/directed learning and assessment.
Modules
Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules usually can be either 15, 30, 45 or 60, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.
The structure of our programmes follow clear educational aims that are tailored to each programme. These are all outlined in the programme specifications which include further details such as the learning outcomes.
Please note: The full module listing for the optional Professional Training placement part of your course can be viewed on the relevant programme specification.
Optional modules for Foundation - FHEQ Level 3
Students must choose MAN0004 if undertaking the Business or Hospitality pathway.
For further information on FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6 please view the programme specification for the full-time BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management programme.
Optional modules for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Students need to take 1 optional module in Semester 1 and 1 optional module in Semester 2.
Optional modules for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Students need to take 2 optional modules in Semester 1
For Semester 2, students need to take:
1 optional 15 credit module from: MAN3233 (Tourism Innovation) and MAN3231 (Contemporary Hospitality Operations Management)
1 optional 15 credit module from: MAN3127 (Hotel Investment), MAN3140 (Innovation % Development in Restaurant Operations), MAN3156 (Strategic Brand Management) and MAN3230 (Destination Management)
1 optional 30 credit module from: MAN3161 (Dissertation), MAN3162 (Mentoring & Professional Development) MAN3164 (Hospitality, Tourism and Events Consultancy) and MAN3169 (Business Plan)
**In order to select MAN3237 (Strategic Revenue Management) students must have taken MAN2161 (Understanding Hotel Revenue Management) in second year.
Optional modules for Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
Students need to take 1 optional module in Semester 1 and 1 optional module in Semester 2.
| Module title | Status | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR WORK) | Core | Year-long |
Optional modules for Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Students need to take 2 optional modules in Semester 1
For Semester 2, students need to take:
1 optional 15 credit module from: MAN3233 (Tourism Innovation) and MAN3231 (Contemporary Hospitality Operations Management)
1 optional 15 credit module from: MAN3127 (Hotel Investment), MAN3140 (Innovation % Development in Restaurant Operations), MAN3156 (Strategic Brand Management) and MAN3230 (Destination Management)
1 optional 30 credit module from: MAN3161 (Dissertation), MAN3162 (Mentoring & Professional Development) MAN3164 (Hospitality, Tourism and Events Consultancy) and MAN3169 (Business Plan)
**In order to select MAN3237 (Strategic Revenue Management) students must have taken MAN2161 (Understanding Hotel Revenue Management) in second year.
Timetables
Course timetables are normally available one month before the start of the semester. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week (Monday – Friday). Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities. View our Code of practice for the scheduling of teaching and assessment (PDF).
Teaching
Each 15-credit module involves 150 hours of student work. This includes time spent in lectures, workshops and tutorials, as well as private study on your own or in small study groups. You’ll also write essays and assignments that draw on your understanding of a subject and deliver presentations for assessments that develop your transferable skills.
Our staff members are innovative in providing engaging learning sessions that bring together theory and practice for your intellectual and professional development.
There may be occasions when the delivery of your teaching is supported by graduate teaching assistants. The University has a set of procedures that govern the use of postgraduate research students in this way.
Assessment
We award credits for the successful completion of each module. Assessment takes place through a variety of methods, including examination and/or coursework, practical assessments and business reports
Check individual module information to see full details at a module level.
Contact hours
Contact hours can vary across our modules. Full details of the contact hours for each module are available from the University of Surrey's module catalogue. See the modules section for more information.
Entry requirements
Do I meet the requirements for this course?
We require you to submit a full application so that we can formally assess whether you meet the criteria published. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide an outcome based on an enquiry (via email, webform enquiry, phone or live chat).
International entry requirements by country
Other international qualifications
If you are an international student and you don’t meet the entry requirements to this degree, we offer the International Foundation Year at the Surrey International Study Centre. Upon successful completion, you can progress to this degree course.
English language requirements
IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.
View the other English language qualifications that we accept.
If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.
Selection process
We normally make offers in terms of grades.
If you are a suitable candidate you will be invited to an offer holder event. During your visit to the University you can find out more about the course and meet staff and students.
Foundation
If you don’t meet our entry requirements, you might still be able to apply for this course with a foundation year. A course with a foundation year includes an extra year of study to prepare you for a full degree course. Find out more about our degrees with foundation year.
Recognition of prior learning
We recognise that many students enter their higher education course with valuable knowledge and skills developed through a range of professional, vocational and community contexts.
If this applies to you, the recognition of prior learning (RPL) process may allow you to join a course without the formal entry requirements or enter your course at a point appropriate to your previous learning and experience.
There are restrictions on RPL a for some courses and fees may be payable for certain claims. Please see the code of practice for recognition of prior learning and prior credit: taught programmes (PDF) for further information.
Please contact Admissions on +44 (0)1483 682222 with any queries.
Fees
The annual tuition fees for courses starting in September 2024
BSc (Hons)
- UK
- To be confirmed
- Overseas
- To be confirmed
BSc (Hons) (with foundation year)
- UK
- To be confirmed
BSc (Hons) (with professional training year)
- UK
- To be confirmed
- Overseas
- To be confirmed
- Professional training
- To be confirmed
BSc (Hons) (with foundation and professional training year)
- UK
- To be confirmed
- Professional training
- To be confirmed
View a complete listing of all ongoing fees for our undergraduate courses.
- Fees for UK students: The University will apply annual regulated increases in the fee rates as set by Government each year, in order to maintain the same value in real terms.
- Fees for EU students: The UK is now no longer part of the EU, we are awaiting further instruction from the UK government and we will publish this as soon as it is provided. Find out more information about Studying in the UK and the Scholarships for EU students.
- Fees for international students: Annual fees will increase by 4% for each subsequent year of study, rounded up to the nearest £100, subject to any overriding applicable legislative requirements.
- Fees for international students with an integrated foundation year: The programme fee for Year 0 will match the lowest Year 1 overseas fee rate from across the substantive programmes for that year of entry. Students subsequently progressing into Year 1 will be liable for the same fee as overseas students joining at Year 1 for the same programme in that year. Annual fees after Year 1 will increase by 4% for each subsequent year of study, rounded up to the nearest £100, subject to any overriding applicable legislative requirements.
The University will assess your fee status. If you are unsure whether you are likely to be considered a home, EU or overseas student for fees purposes, the UKCISA website offers more information.
Payment schedule
- Students in receipt of a Tuition Fee Loan: will have their fees paid by the Student Loans Company in line with their schedule.
- International students, or UK/EU students who have not taken out a Tuition Fee Loan: are required to pay their fees either in full at the beginning of the programme or in two instalments as follows:
- 50% payable 10 days after the invoice date (expected to be early October of each academic year)
- 50% in January of the same academic year.
The exact date(s) will be detailed on invoices. Students on certain part-time programmes, where fees are paid on a modular or stage basis, are not eligible to pay their fees by instalment.
If you are sponsored: you will provide us with valid sponsorship information that covers the period of your study.
Professional Training placement fees
If you are studying on a programme which contains a Professional Training placement year there will be a reduced fee for the academic year in which you undertake your placement. This is normally confirmed 12 to 18 months in advance, or once Government policy is determined.
See the information about 2023/24 academic year Professional Training placement fees.
Additional costs
There are associated costs with this course:
- Commuting (local travel expenses): £50 – £20 return travel to attraction chosen for group project assignment (mandatory) and £30 travel for face-to-face meetings with mentors (optional).
Optional expenses
- Trip (including overseas travel and accommodation): £500 approximately plus £100 spending money – for the optional Tourism Theory in Practice module which is centred on a field trip. The objective is to provide the opportunity for you to experience first-hand the complex practices and processes involved in tourist destination marketing, management, planning and development.
These additional costs are accurate as of September 2022 and apply to the 2023 year of entry. Costs for 2024 entry will be published in September 2023.
Placements
Our award-winning Professional Training programme offers you the option to spend a career-enhancing year in industry, either in the UK or abroad. We have thousands of placement providers to choose from or you can source your own placement.
Most placements are paid, and we will support you every step of the way.
Find out more about Professional Training placements and discover how these have transformed our students’ lives and career choices.
International Hospitality and Tourism Management placements
The Professional Training placement is an integral part of our courses. Our prestigious partner organisations provide opportunities for you to gain valuable experience in a professional working environment, increasing your confidence, skills and employability.
You can choose to spend your placement in the UK, Europe or even further afield.
Some examples of organisations that participate in this scheme include:
- Langham Hotel
- Dorchester Collection
- Four Seasons Hotels
- Hilton Worldwide
- TUI UK & Ireland
- The Savoy
- Travelopia
- The Hospitality Company.
Applying for placements
Students are generally not placed by the University, however we offer support and guidance throughout the process alongside access to a vacancy portal representing thousands of placement opportunities each year. We also provide support if you wish to source your own placement.
Find out more about the application process.
Please be aware there may be travel costs incurred when attending interviews and assessment centres at the placement provider’s premises.
Find out about the hospitality and tourism Professional Training placements that have taken place at the Savoy in London.
Study and work abroad
Studying at Surry opens up a world of opportunity. We want you to take advantage of our international partnerships, explore the world and expand your skills for the graduate job market.
Perhaps you would like to volunteer in India or learn about Brazilian business and culture in São Paulo during your summer holidays? With more than 200 partnerships, from 50 different countries worldwide, there is something for everyone.
View our study and work abroad information to find out more and see where you can go.
Partner institutions
We encourage you to add an international experience to your degree by studying overseas for one semester during your second year (typically the autumn semester).
Our international partners include:
- La Trobe University, Australia
- University of Queensland, Australia
- MODUL University Vienna, Austria
- Ryerson University, Canada
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
- University of Central Florida, US.
Our partners complement our commitment to excellence in teaching and research and they enable you to enhance your international outlook.
Students share their experiences of going on an international exchange to Hong Kong.
Terms and conditions
When you accept an offer of a place at the University of Surrey, you are agreeing to comply with our policies and procedures, the student regulations , and our terms and conditions. These terms and conditions are provided in two stages: first when we make an offer and second when students who have accepted their offers register to study at the University. View our offer terms and conditions for the 2023/24 academic year and our registration terms and conditions (PDF) for the 2022/23 academic year as a guide as to what to expect.
Please note: our offer terms and conditions will generally be available in the September of the calendar year prior to the year in which you begin your studies. Our registration terms and conditions will vary to take into account specifics of your course and changes for the specific academic year.
Disclaimer
This online prospectus has been prepared and published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. The University of Surrey has used its reasonable efforts to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content or additional costs) may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for a course with us and before you accept an offer. Read our full disclaimer.
Course location and contact details
Campus location
Stag HillStag Hill is the University's main campus and where the majority of our courses are taught.
Placement location
As part of this course you have the option to complete a Professional Training placement which would require attendance off campus, depending on where you secure your placement.
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