TOURISM MANAGEMENT at University of West of Scotland

BUILD A CAREER IN AN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY

The BA Tourism Management has been developed to train well-rounded tourism professionals with a range of specialist and transferable skills.

International tourism is one of the fastest growing emerging industries in the modern global economy.

Through the BA in Tourism Management, you will gain a thorough understanding of current issues, trends and best practice within the global tourism industry as well as professional management skills that are aligned to the needs of leading tourism organisations.

Graduates pursue varied careers in the tourism sector including the hospitality industry, where opportunities exist in hotel and venue facilities management; conference and convention management; visitor attractions and leisure services including outdoor and countryside activities. 

STUDY ABROAD

UWS offers opportunities for our students to study abroad via our exchange programmes. You can study abroad and gain credits towards your degree at one of our 80 international partners.

BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE

UWS offers professionally focused Business courses, providing students with sought-after skillsets to succeed in commerce and industry.

We place a high value on promoting entrepreneurship, partnering with the Princes Trust to support our business students to become self-employed or to set up their own business.

COURSE DETAILS

With the BA Tourism Management you will gain the knowledge and skills to help to shape the future of tourism. The course offers a comprehensive understanding of national and international tourism management, from theory and strategy to operational issues. You can tailor your degree to focus on areas that are related to your future career aspirations. 

Guest speakers, and engagement with representatives from VisitScotland and the Glasgow City Marketing Bureau will inform course content and support career progression.

Jobs

The UWS BA Tourism Management has been developed in partnership with some of the UK’s top employers and is designed to equip you with the skills employers need.  The degree will assist entry into hotel and facilities management, conference and convention management and leisure services management roles. Graduates have also been employed in tourism marketing and research roles

Further study

Some graduates choose further study, leading to a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or an MSc in International Events Management.