How long does the Diploma in Tourism International Studies take to complete?

The Diploma in Tourism International Studies is designed to run over 9 to 12 months. LSTITM offers intake windows across the year, and cohorts on the Diploma in Tourism International Studies agree a personalised study plan with tutors at induction so working professionals can pace assessments realistically.

How is the Diploma in Tourism International Studies delivered?

The Diploma in Tourism International Studies is delivered in on-campus mode by default, with live tutor sessions, recorded lectures and coached assessment reviews. Applicants to the Diploma in Tourism International Studies can discuss any alternative delivery arrangements with LSTITM Admissions before enrolment.

Is the Diploma in Tourism International Studies recognised in the UK travel industry?

Yes, the Diploma in Tourism International Studies is aligned with recognised UK tourism-sector practice referenced through bodies such as the Tourism Society, Institute of Travel and Tourism and ABTA. Graduates of the Diploma in Tourism International Studies use this alignment when applying to UK tour operators, DMOs, OTAs and tourism boards.

What are the entry requirements for the Diploma in Tourism International Studies?

Entry to the Diploma in Tourism International Studies sits at Diploma (UK Level 4-equivalent) standard, so most applicants either hold the prior LSTITM step or bring relevant tourism experience. LSTITM Admissions review each Diploma in Tourism International Studies application individually and confirm any bridging support needed.

How much does the Diploma in Tourism International Studies cost and are payment plans available?

The Diploma in Tourism International Studies is set at LSTITM's Diploma tier with termly instalments and international-student payment plans. LSTITM Admissions share the current Diploma in Tourism International Studies fee sheet at application.

Diploma in Tourism International Studies | LSTITM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The Diploma in Tourism International Studies is an LSTITM Diploma (UK Level 4-equivalent) programme delivered over a 9 to 12 months window, sitting inside the school's Tourism Business, Marketing & Operations portfolio and focused on how tourism flows, cross-border regulation and multi-market operations work in a fully international travel industry. It is aligned with recognised UK tourism-sector practice through bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Tourism Society, giving applicants a credible, industry-referenced study route into the field.

By the point of graduation, students on the Diploma in Tourism International Studies are supporting a cross-border tourism team on outbound and inbound programmes, multi-currency products and international partner management, ready to move into the next step of their tourism and travel career with structured evidence of study behind them.

Key Features

Tutors with backgrounds in outbound tour operating and multi-market DMOs
Aligned with Tourism Society, ABTA and Institute of Travel and Tourism international standards
Modules on inbound and outbound programme design across key world regions
Case studies on multi-market tour operator supply chains
Language of business travel: contracts, allotments, FIT and group logistics
Assessed by a full international tour programme dossier

What You Will Learn

Segment inbound and outbound markets across long-haul and short-haul regions
Build a costed international tour with land, air and ground components
Manage supplier contracts with allotments, release dates and free places
Interpret cross-border consumer protection and travel-package rules
Coordinate multi-currency pricing and margin calculations
Design cultural briefings for outbound reps and inbound guides
Track international tourism KPIs including arrivals, RevPAR and yield

Who This Course Is For

Tour operator assistants moving into international product roles
Inbound DMC staff preparing for supervisor progression
International Diploma candidates targeting UK tour operating careers
Career changers from logistics or events entering international tourism

Career Pathways

International Tour Operator Executive
Inbound Product Manager (Junior)
Tourism Product Manager
Tour Operator Manager (Assistant)
Airline Ground Services Manager (Junior)
Destination Manager (International)
Tourism Board Coordinator

The LSTITM careers service supports every Diploma in Tourism International Studies student with CV clinics, LinkedIn reviews, interview coaching and warm introductions to London-based tour operators, tourism boards, OTAs, airlines and hospitality partners across the visitor economy.

Progression from the Diploma in Tourism International Studies feeds naturally into LSTITM's higher-level routes, so students who complete this qualification can articulate cleanly into an Advanced Diploma, Higher Diploma or full honours degree without repeating study already covered.

Every module on the Diploma in Tourism International Studies is written to leave learners with concrete evidence they can add to a portfolio, whether that is a report, a plan, a pitch or a reflective log, so the study time turns directly into materials that employers value.

Tutors on the Diploma in Tourism International Studies come from the working UK tourism and travel industry and set assessments that mirror real briefs, so learners are practising against the same problems their future employers face rather than abstract textbook exercises.

Learners on the Diploma in Tourism International Studies join a live cohort with structured peer review, group projects and mentor conversations, meaning the LSTITM study experience carries an informal professional network beyond the modules themselves.

The Diploma in Tourism International Studies is deliberately mapped to the language, KPIs and workflow that recruiters recognise in tour operators, tourism boards, OTAs and travel-technology employers, so applications reference concrete deliverables from the course.

Assessment on the Diploma in Tourism International Studies is spread across the study window rather than concentrated at the end, so tutors can coach improvement between submissions and learners avoid the pressure of a single high-stakes exam.

LSTITM keeps the Diploma in Tourism International Studies cohort size intentionally moderate so that every learner receives personal tutor time on their assessment work, which is critical for the reflective and applied elements of the syllabus.

Entry Requirements

Age 18+ with completed secondary education (A-Levels, IB, or overseas equivalent)
An LSTITM Certificate or comparable tourism qualification (preferred, not required)
IELTS 5.5 or equivalent English proficiency for international applicants
Short statement of interest describing your career direction in tourism
Access to a computer and reliable internet for online delivery

Why Study at LSTITM

LSTITM is the London School of Tourism and International Travel Management , a specialist division of Harold International College of London focused on the destination, business, systems and strategic disciplines that shape modern global tourism.

Every LSTITM programme is aligned with recognised UK tourism and marketing bodies including the Tourism Society, Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT), ABTA, the Chartered Institute of Marketing and UKHospitality, so graduates step into the sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind them.

Apply for Diploma in Tourism International Studies

Ready to take your next step in tourism? Applications for the Diploma in Tourism International Studies are open now through LSTITM Admissions, with rolling intakes across the year and support for UK, EU and international applicants. Take the next step into professional tourism practice and secure your place on the Diploma in Tourism International Studies. Enrol Now.