Overview

This hands-on (Hons) International Tourism Management with Foundation Year programme from the University of Plymouth offers live projects and industry insight to prepare you as an effective, career-ready tourism and business professional.

Key facts

Step into the thriving global tourism sector with a foundation year designed to build your academic and professional strengths. Develop core skills in critical thinking, research, and tourism insight while preparing to progress into Year 1 of our programme or other exciting degrees at Plymouth Business School.

Through hands-on projects, international fieldwork, and modules shaped by industry demand, you’ll gain practical experience and career-focused knowledge. Accredited by ABTA and the Tourism Management Institute – and recognised as a Centre of Excellence – this course ensures you graduate ready to lead with confidence in the global tourism and business landscape.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Management and Entrepreneurship in Tourism, Hospitality and Events
Tourism Industry and Practice
Tourism Impacts and the Environment
The Business Environment: A Global Perspective
Careers and Professional Development
Festival and Event Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Management Studies International Business Tourism & Leisure View 1022 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

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

UCAS tariff

32+

BTEC: 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: Pass PPP-MMP in any subject.
BTEC National Diploma modules

If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC.

International Baccalaureate: 24-25 overall to include 4 at any subject at Higher Level. English and Maths accepted within: Higher Level = 4, Standard Level = 5.

IELTS: If overseas and not studying English within IB – Must have IELTS: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all elements.

New Irish Highers: From 2017 32-80 points.

Access courses: Pass Access Course (any subject) plus GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4 or above or equivalent.

City and Guilds Level 3: We will accept with a minimum of Merit overall alongside a good GCSE profile, including English and Maths grade C / 4.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18150 GBP / year

≈ 18150 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time (Home) - £815 per 10 credits.

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

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

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