Everything you need to know...
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What is the fee?
Home: £9,250 per year
International/EU: £16,655 per year -
How long will I study?
1 Year
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Where will I study?
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What is the UCAS code?
N832
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When do I start?
September 2024
Course summary
- Gain a sound understanding of tourism business management that balances theoretical study with practical work.
- Explore the motivations of tourism consumers, tourism industry operations and the planning and development of tourism in various contexts.
- Study key business developments to increase your general business acumen.
Develop the specific knowledge and skills necessary to secure future employment within the international tourism sector, and gain an appreciation for the challenges and rewards of working in a fast-paced, people-centred industry.
Come to an open day
Visit us to learn more about our gold-rated teaching and why we were awarded the highest possible rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and has been awarded the Business School Impact System label by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
Tourism subject group award
Our Tourism subject group is recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT), the membership organisation for tourism industry professionals and educators.
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
Learning and teaching is research-informed, as modules draw upon and relate to current research, including the work of our staff. You also develop research skills as you design, conduct, present and reflect on your own research.
You learn through
- lectures
- seminars
- workshops
- research projects
- consultancy projects
- directed learning activities
- work-related learning module
- visiting guest lectures
- mentor scheme
Applied learning
Live projects
As part of the course, you get the opportunity to work on real business and consultancy projects to build your skills and professional experience.
Recent students have contributed to developing the network of the UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum, helped organise their annual conference in Gibraltar, and been involved in developing Operation Make Safe, which seeks to work with hotels, tour and transport operators to raise staff awareness of child protection issues.
Network opportunities
You will frequently engage with tourism industry stakeholders during your study. Many modules include industry guest speakers and field trips. You benefit from a close relationship with the industry through our staff members' industry network, our association with the Tourism Management Institute and our alumni network.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- airline management
- destination management
- tour operations management
- product development
- operations and contracting
- ground services management
- sales management
- regional operations management
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for
- Cosmos Holidays
- All Leisure Holiday Group
- Manchester International Airport
- London Heathrow Airport
- Jet2.com
- Center Parcs
- Flight Centre
- Jury's Inn
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEntry requirements
All students
We will offer flexibility on our usual entry requirements for clearing applicants. Please call us on 0330 024 6390 to discuss your options and apply.Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.
Final year
Compulsory modules
Academic And Professional Development
Consultancy And Enterprise Challenge
Research Project
Strategic Management In International Hospitality And Tourism
Sustainable Tourism Planning
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2024/25 is £9,250 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and are therefore subject to changes in government policy.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £16,655 per year.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Tourism and hospitality courses (PDF, 335.5KB)Legal information
Any offer of a place to study is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.