Adventure Tourism Management at Aberystwyth University

Are you interested in gaining a greater understanding in one of the fastest growing sectors of the UK? Then our BSc Adventure Tourism Management degree at Aberystwyth University is you.

This degree is engineered to enable you to unlock and develop skills in the business, marketing and management of adventure tourism operations. You will also learn in a stimulating environment and study in a location where the opportunities for adventure are unparalleled, allowing you to understand this young industry in its development.

Overview

• Our Tourism Management courses are in the top 10 in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2017). 
• This degree is engineered for those wanting a career in tourism, the world's biggest industry. 
• Study in location that is a stone throw away from some of the iconic tourist attractions namely, Snowdonia, Zip World Velocity, outdoor biking attractions and the Cardigan coast line. 
• You will be taught by enthusiastic staff who are experts in the adventure tourism sector. 
• During your degree, skills such as communication, time management, objective management will improve to employer standards. 
• Enjoy many field trips to a variety of destinations inside and outside the UK. 

What career prospects are there for you when you graduate?

Employability is embedded across our teaching. Our graduates have been successful in seeking employment in the following:

• Marketing Executive
• Travel Agency Manager
• Tourist Information Centre Manager
• Tour Manager
• Tourism Officer
• Event Organisation
• Hotel Manager
• Customer Service Sector
• Outdoor Pursuits Manager

 What skills will I acquire from this degree?

Studying for a degree in Tourism Management will equip you with a range of transferable skills which are highly valued by employers:

• Ability to research, interpret and analyse business and financial data
• Ability to express ideas and communicate information in a clear and structured manner, in both written and oral form
• Effective problem-solving
• Analytical and creative thinking skills
• Decision-making
• Ability to work independently
• Time-management and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines
• Self-motivation and self-reliance
• Team-working, with the ability to discuss concepts in groups, accommodating different ideas and reaching agreement