How long is the BA in International Tourism Operations?

The BA in International Tourism Operations runs three years full-time at LSCAHM, with part-time and accelerated routes and a year-two industry placement.

Can the BA in International Tourism Operations be studied online?

Yes, the BA in International Tourism Operations is delivered on-campus in London, online and by distance learning, with the placement year arranged for every study mode.

Is the degree UK recognised?

The BA in International Tourism Operations is a UK Level 6 honours degree aligned with ITT, Tourism Society, ABTA and UKinbound frameworks.

What are the entry requirements?

Applicants normally hold A-levels at BBB or a UK Access to HE Diploma. International qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis for the BA in International Tourism Operations.

Are scholarships available?

LSCAHM admissions confirms tuition at offer stage and advises on payment plans and international scholarship options for the BA in International Tourism Operations.

BA in International Tourism Operations | LSCAHM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The BA in International Tourism Operations is a three-year UK Level 6 honours degree (with part-time and accelerated routes) delivered by LSCAHM's Tourism, Events & Food Business department. The programme is aligned with the Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT), the Tourism Society, ABTA, UKinbound and UKHospitality good-practice frameworks, and includes a year-two industry placement and a final-year capstone or dissertation.

By graduation, a student is running operations for tour operators, coordinating inbound and outbound programmes, briefing DMCs, holding compliance conversations under UK travel-industry regulations, and taking data-driven decisions in an international tourism business.

Key Features

Level 6 honours framework aligned with ITT, Tourism Society and ABTA guidance.
Year-two placement with a tour operator, destination brand, DMC or hotel group.
Modules on inbound, outbound and domestic operations at senior standard.
Final-year capstone or dissertation supervised by a named academic tutor.
Cross-departmental electives with LSCAHM's culinary and hospitality teams.
Named programme-tutor support across every module.
Access to LSCAHM's annual industry-careers day for tourism employers.

What You Will Learn

International tourism industry structure and market dynamics.
Tour operator operations including contracting, bookings and yield management.
Inbound and outbound programme design across UK and international markets.
Regulatory frameworks including ABTA, Package Travel Regulations and safeguarding.
Digital operations across CRS, PMS, GDS and channel platforms.
Sustainability, community and destination-stewardship strategy.
Financial planning, cash-flow control and margin management.
Research methods for the capstone or dissertation.

Who This Course Is For

Applicants targeting a career in tour operator, DMC or destination brand operations.
Family-business heirs preparing to run international travel businesses.
International students seeking a UK honours degree in international tourism.
Placement-year candidates targeting tourism boards and travel-industry consultancies.
Career changers seeking a full undergraduate route into international tourism operations.

Career Pathways

Tourism Manager.
Tour Operator (senior).
Destination Marketing Manager.
Inbound Operations Manager.
Travel Consultant (senior).
Sustainable Tourism Consultant.
F&B Business Development Manager (tourism assets).

The LSCAHM careers service runs an annual industry-careers day and maintains standing relationships with London tour operators, DMCs and tourism boards recruiting BA graduates.

Entry Requirements

A-levels (or equivalent) at BBB or above, OR a UK Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.
GCSE English at grade 4/C and Mathematics at grade 4/C (or equivalent).
IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) for non-native English speakers.
Two academic references and a personal statement outlining your international tourism interest.
International applicants receive dedicated visa and accommodation support from LSCAHM admissions.

Why Study at LSCAHM

The London School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management is a specialist division of Harold International College of London teaching in small, tutor-visible cohorts. LSCAHM reads international tourism operations alongside hospitality, event and food business practice, giving BA graduates a full-market perspective that single-track programmes cannot match.

Central London places tour operators, DMCs, tourism boards, the Institute of Travel & Tourism and ABTA within a short tube ride of every classroom, offering undergraduates direct access to placements, guest lectures and dissertation research subjects across the capital.

Apply for BA in International Tourism Operations

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