Overview

Intercultural Business Communication and Tourism Management from Edinburgh Napier University combines the study of ‘cultures’ (national, regional, local, ethnic, religious, gender, organisational, vocational) and different forms of communication with the development of your own intercultural skills, including self-awareness, openness, curiosity, adaptability, and respect for others.

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You will gain a deep understanding of culture and its role in business communications and interactions, from team meetings, to negotiations, to welcoming visitors, to marketing campaigns.
You will apply this understanding of culture and intercultural communication to different areas of Tourism Management, including visitor attraction management, tourism impacts and sustainable development, and international tourism policy and
Our programmes are unique. We offer the only undergraduate programmes in Intercultural Business Communication in Scotland, and the only joint honours IBC and Tourism Management programme in the UK.
As a diverse, multicultural city, attracting thousands of international students, business travellers, and tourists, Edinburgh is the perfect location to study Intercultural Business Communication.
We are the # 1 modern university in Scotland (THE World University Rankings 2023) and the #1 university in Edinburgh for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2020-2023).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exploring Culture
European History & Politics for the 21st Century
Tourism Impacts and Sustainable Development
Facilities Planning for Hospitality, Tourism and Events
Leadership Innovation and Technology for Tourism, Hospitality and Events
International Destination Marketing and Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-04 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Minimum year 1:

SQA Higher
Standard Entry Requirement :BBBC
Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BCCC
A Level: CCC
Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level
BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3: Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit).
BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3: Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction*, Distinction*)
BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level: Minimum grades DM (Distinction, Merit); A Level grade C
T level: Pass, with grade C or above in the core component.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4
Scottish HNC
Other HNC subjects may be considered for year 1 entry where a C in the graded unit is achieved.

Minimum year 2:

HNC: Pass HNC in Activity Tourism, Travel & Tourism or Business with grade B at SCQF Level 7 in the graded unit.
SQA Advanced Higher: BBC
A Level : BBB

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17520 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

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Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland £9,535
Overseas and EU £17,520

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

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