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 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

76

OR

4

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

126

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 986 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

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

76

OR

4

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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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.

We welcome applicants with international qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

18700 GBP 4000 GBP Built-In Scholarship

Non-residents

14700 GBP / year

≈ 14700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Additional Details

Discounts per year:

Year 1: £4,000
Year 2: £1,000
Year 3: £1,000

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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