Looking for a career where you can shape unforgettable travel experiences? Studying BA (Hons) International Tourism Management with Air Travel at BNU is your pathway to a dynamic career in the global tourism industry. Develop your expertise in cultural heritage, sustainable travel practices, and tourism management, preparing you to lead and innovate in some of the world's most exciting destinations.
Accredited by the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT), this course has been designed with input from top industry professionals, ensuring you gain the skills employers are looking for.
Why Study Tourism At BNU?
Comprehensive Curriculum
- This degree offers a broad and in-depth exploration of international tourism management, with a specialized focus on air travel. You'll gain a well-rounded education covering key areas such as contemporary tourism, aviation operations, critical issues in tourism, and managing tourism organisations, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in the global tourism industry.
Industry Connections
- We have strong links with leading industry organisations, from Heathrow Airport to TUI, providing students with valuable networking opportunities and real-world insights. Our partnerships with major airlines, tourism organizations, and travel agencies ensure that your learning is informed by current industry practices and trends, enhancing your employability upon graduation.
Practical Experience
- Our emphasis on hands-on learning means you'll engage in practical coursework, industry placements, and field trips that bring theoretical concepts to life. These experiences allow you to apply your knowledge in real-world settings, develop professional skills, and build a robust portfolio that sets you apart in the job market. The course offers seasonal employment opportunities with major industry players like London Heathrow Airport, easyJet, and British Airways to gain practical skills.
Experienced Faculty
- Learn from a team of experienced and passionate faculty members who bring a wealth of industry expertise and academic knowledge to the classroom. Their guidance and mentorship will help you navigate your academic journey, offering personalised support to ensure you reach your full potential.
Professional Accreditation
- Accreditation by The Institute of Travel and Tourism grants student membership, providing access to industry-focused networking and career events. As a BNU student, you will automatically become a member of Bucks Students’ Union giving you access to a wide range of services that we offer for free. You’ll also be able to join the Aviation Society where you’ll have the ability to attend a variety events and experiences. Some examples of what we’ve done in the past include tours of NATS, a Boeing Flight Simulator experience at CAE and a tour at easyJet.
What will I study?
On this course, you will get to explore the key issues facing the travel and aviation sectors and gain the skills employers are looking for.
In the first year, core topics introduce the variety of social and economic impacts that the tourism sector drive forward at destinations and upon societies. You are also introduced to the hospitality sector and tourism service operations through areas such as international tourism destinations and attractions. This will strengthen your academic and professional skills to enhance your employment prospects. Two specialty areas are also offered, focusing specifically on the air travel sector.
In the second year, you are provided with in-depth exposure to sustainable and responsible tourism operations as you study the business tourism sector and niche tourism markets such as music tourism, religious tourism, culinary tourism and dance tourism among many others. The provision is complemented by topics on aviation management. At this level, you will also be introduced to research methods to secure your success at writing a dissertation in your final year and are offered the opportunity to undertake a period of seasonal employment.
The third year comprises the study of critical and contemporary issues in tourism such as dark tourism, the use of animals in tourism, sex tourism, terrorism and tourism, and the impact of pandemics on tourism among others. You’ll also study the management of tourism organisations at strategic levels in addition to the air travel-specific areas. You will also be given the option to either write a dissertation or study a course on business and enterprise should you prefer to choose to focus on entrepreneurship instead of academic research.
By the time you finish this degree, you will have specific knowledge of the day-to-day operation and management of the various tourism sectors.
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