International Tourism Management with Transport (Hons) University of Surrey

Overview

Key features

On this specialist  BSc International Tourism Management with Transport (Hons) course at the University of Surrey , you will study a range of tourism topics alongside compulsory modules related to air, land and maritime transport, allowing you to develop a toolkit of skills and knowledge specific to this bustling sector.

Our School of Hospitality and Tourism provides a creative and supportive learning environment where you’ll be taught by staff who are all respected in their research and industry fields. For example, our teaching staff lead large research projects such as WISE-ACT, an international research network of 150 experts in 41 countries. Your academic learning will include field trips, site visits, and guest lectures from industry professionals, providing you with the most up-to-date education possible, so you’re well-prepared for a career in the tourism and transport industry.

Due to our exceptional industry connections, our links with established international organisations and the relevance of our courses to current challenges in the sector, our graduates are highly attractive to employers.

Careers and graduate prospects

There is great demand for our BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management with Transport graduates in all related service sector industries. Graduates of our courses have proven to be highly employable across a range of organisations, not just within tourism.

Some of our graduates choose to go into operational and supply chain management roles, developing and managing companies and resorts around the world. Others specialise in marketing, human resources, IT and other head office positions in large tourism corporations. Many find excellent career opportunities in tourism consultancy businesses where transport is a core function.

Recent graduates have entered tourism and transport related employment in roles such as:

• Operations Manager, Virgin

• Sustainability team, Travelopia

• Marketing team, Emirates Holidays and Operations

• Customer services team, ABTA

• Graduate Trainee, TUI

• HR Coordinator, Sofitel London Heathrow

• Graduate Management Trainee, Hilton Worldwide

• Voyage Management Trainee, Grosvenor House JW Marriott Hotel

• New Build Purchasing Director at Spirit of Discovery, SAGA Shipping.