How long does the BA in International Tourism Management take to complete?

The BA in International Tourism Management is studied over three full academic years, with top-up routes available for Higher Diploma holders across LSILHHM's online and on-campus routes, with the same content and assessment across delivery modes.

Is the BA in International Tourism Management available online, on-campus or both?

The BA in International Tourism Management runs across Online and On-Campus delivery, letting UK-based, distance-based and international applicants pick the delivery mode that best fits their working life.

Is the BA in International Tourism Management recognised in the UK and internationally?

The BA in International Tourism Management is delivered by LSILHHM, part of Harold International College of London, with a curriculum aligned to the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) and other credible UK and international tourism, travel and aviation service bodies referenced in the module handbook.

What entry requirements apply to the BA in International Tourism Management?

Applicants for the BA in International Tourism Management should meet LSILHHM's Bachelor (BA/BSc) entry criteria set out in the Entry Requirements section above, including English proficiency evidence for international applicants.

How much does the BA in International Tourism Management cost and is funding available?

Course fees for the BA in International Tourism Management vary by delivery route and intake. Speak to the LSILHHM admissions team for the current fee schedule, payment plans and any scholarships you may be eligible for.

BA in International Tourism Management | LSILHHM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

Delivered over three full academic years, with top-up routes available for Higher Diploma holders, the BA in International Tourism Management is a BA route pairing academic study with placement, applied briefs and industry-referenced practice. The programme concentrates on inbound and outbound tourism, national tourism organisations, tour operator dynamics and destination stewardship, and sits within LSILHHM's tourism, travel and aviation service portfolio in central London. Modules blend theoretical grounding with applied case material drawn from travel agency networks and travel technology providers, and every submission is written up to a professional standard.

Delivery is available on-campus in central London and online for UK-based, distance-based and international learners, with the same syllabus, tutors and assessment across all routes. Applicants can choose the delivery route that best fits their current work commitments, family life and travel plans, and switch between routes at defined intake points if their circumstances change. LSILHHM tutors provide weekly office hours, and the BA in International Tourism Management module handbook signposts referenced reading from bodies such as the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

By the end of the programme graduates leave with an honours qualification, placement experience, a professional portfolio and the confidence to enter graduate-management programmes at tour operators and travel technology providers. The LSILHHM careers team supports graduates into their first role with structured coaching, employer introductions and a warm handover to alumni already working in the sector.

Key Features

Regular guest sessions from practising travel technology managers, tourism managers and other senior tourism, travel and aviation service professionals working in the London and international market
A structured London orientation programme that connects new students with the wider LSILHHM tourism, travel and aviation service alumni community and industry mentors
Small cohort sizes and structured peer-review workshops that let BA in International Tourism Management students learn from each other's live projects and case work
Access to LSILHHM's online reading list, industry publications and a referenced sector-report library curated for the BA in International Tourism Management
Modules referenced against guidance from the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), so the vocabulary used in class matches the vocabulary used in the sector
Curriculum aligned with the professional standards of the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH), giving each BA in International Tourism Management student credible industry-referenced grounding
Delivered on-campus in central London and online across a three full academic years, with top-up routes available for Higher Diploma holders schedule to suit UK-based, distance-based and international applicants alike

What You Will Learn

Model revenue, occupancy and demand scenarios at property, sub-brand and portfolio level
Diagnose and improve service delivery across inbound and outbound tourism, national tourism organisations, tour operator dynamics and destination stewardship, from customer journey through operating model
Present strategic recommendations to a senior audience in tight, evidence-backed formats
Lead cross-functional projects across rooms, F&B, marketing, digital and support functions
Design brand-aligned experiences for a defined guest, traveller or client persona
Complete a placement-informed applied project that combines theory with sector reality
Interpret ESG, sustainability and community-impact reporting in a hospitality and travel context
Manage suppliers, contracts, service-level agreements and small operating budgets

Who This Course Is For

Higher Diploma or Advanced Diploma holders using the LSILHHM top-up route into an honours degree
Learners targeting graduate management or leadership entry into the tourism, travel and aviation service sector
International applicants planning a UK honours degree in tourism, travel and aviation service
Career changers with senior operational experience in tourism, travel and aviation service seeking a degree-level qualification
A-Level, IB or equivalent international qualification holders entering university study

Career Pathways

Tour Operator
Travel Agency Manager
Airline Revenue Manager
Aviation Safety Officer
Destination Marketing Manager
Travel Technology Manager
Global Tourism Strategist

Our careers service works one-to-one with each BA in International Tourism Management learner on CV crafting, LinkedIn presence, mock interviews and warm introductions to employers active in the LSILHHM tourism, travel and aviation service network. Regular employer briefings, industry evenings and site visits give students direct exposure to hiring managers.

Entry Requirements

A-Levels (BBC or above) or IB (26+ points) or equivalent overseas qualifications
A completed Higher Diploma or Advanced Diploma for top-up routes
IELTS 6.0 overall (no band under 5.5) or equivalent English proficiency
Personal statement outlining career objectives in the tourism, travel and aviation service sector
Two academic or professional references

Mature applicants without formal school-leaving qualifications can be considered on the basis of substantial tourism, travel and aviation service experience and a strong personal statement.

Why Study at LSILHHM

LSILHHM sits inside Harold International College of London as the specialist school for luxury hospitality, hotel operations, resort management and premium travel study. The school was set up to fill the gap between generic business degrees and the specific service, brand and commercial disciplines that separate five-star hospitality from the wider market.

Programmes are aligned with recognised UK and international hospitality bodies, and every curriculum is authored by former luxury hotel general managers, resort operations directors, chief concierges and international travel executives. The BA in International Tourism Management sits inside LSILHHM's articulation model, giving each learner a clean progression pathway through the school, full access to our careers team, an employer-facing network and a referenced industry reading list they can keep after graduation.

Apply for BA in International Tourism Management

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