Overview

At the Robert Gordon University studying the BA International Tourism Management (Hons) includes strong industry links and there are many opportunities which will enhance your student experience, skills and knowledge portfolio. These include being a business mentor to school pupils, acting as a ‘mystery shopper’ for an Airport Tourism project, taking part in course-related study trips and attending industry conferences.

Complementing the specific tourism focus, the course also emphasises a strong understanding of the key management disciplines, ensuring you are ready to step right into management positions in your chosen field.

Job Prospects

The tourism industry is a dynamic, customer-focused industry and provides you with exciting opportunities worldwide across diverse sectors including tourism, travel, leisure or within the hospitality industry.

Several of our tourism graduates have gone on to launch their own successful business and others have held positions including: Event Manager, Glamis Castle; Executive, London Events Management Company; Customer Services Supervisor, VisitScotland and Hospitality and Commercial Manager, Stratosphere Science Centre.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Marketing

Tourism Hospitality Environment and Industry

Visitor Experience Management

Adventure And Activity Tourism

Digital Media Platforms And Practices

Managing In The Creative Industries

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Management Studies Tourism & Leisure View 1068 other Bachelors in Management Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standard Entry Requirements

SQA Higher: BBCC

GCE A Level: CCC

Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3H3

IB Diploma: 26

Minimum Entry Requirements

SQA Higher: BCC/CCCC

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

16490 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16490 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

1820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months.

Rest of UK and EU Students

£5890 per academic year

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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