Tourism & Hospitality

• First year direct entry available
• Optional placement year
• Learn in real-life settings, including our Hotel School

If you are successful, you could join our list of graduates who were chosen by multinational corporations, specialist tour operators, national tourist boards and hospitality organisations worldwide.

• BSc International Hospitality Management (available for UPIC entry from Sep 2025)
• BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management*

*Full programme specifications can be found under the ‘Course Details’ section for each University of Plymouth webpage.

Location: UPIC at the University of Plymouth
Intake: January and September

 Standard Modules – All Pathways

Semester 1

• Business Foundations

The module provides a foundation of business, outlining the different models and approaches that exist, providing a foundation of some of the basic skills required in business.

• Interactive Learning Skills and Communication (ILSC)

This module develops a range of academic and communicative skills necessary for successful study. It provides a range of transferable communicative skills (written and oral) to prepare students for professional life.

• Introduction to Marketing

This module provides a broad overview of marketing theories and models, whilst introducing students to a market orientated approach to the solution of organisational problems.

• Principles of ICT

This module delivers an accurate snapshot of the state of ICT as it exists currently, as well as to equip students with a useful set of skills in the use of common productivity software and Internet based applications.

Semester 2

• Introduction to Food Service Operations

To develop an understanding of Food & Beverage business operations and the operational procedures associated with the management of food and beverage.

• Front Office and Facility Operations

This module introduces important aspects of front office and facility operations within the context of hotels.

• The Tourism Industry

This module reviews some of the factors that influence the development of organisations operating in tourism and to develop an understanding of the structure, operation and organisation of the private sector.

• Principles of Economics (Elective)

This module provides students with a knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts and techniques involved in economic analysis at an introductory level.

• Business Accounting (Elective)

This module introduces the measurement, recording and communication of financial information for the purpose of business decision making in the context of risk, sustainability and liquidity.

• Organisational Behaviour and Leadership (Elective)

This module provides a broad based understanding of the contribution that organisational behaviour and analysis can make to the performance of the individual, group and organisation.

Module and Programme Overview (PDF)

Full Programme Specification (PDF)

• Catering Manager
• Event Manager
• Hotel manager
• Travel Agency Manager