Tourism & Hospitality
Overview
Ready to jump straight into the first year of your tourism & hospitality degree?
We’re here to help you settle into your new home. You will benefit from extra support with study skills, and you will learn how to adapt to the UK educational system. Teaching will take place at the College during your first year, and at the University during your second year.
You will gain the practical skills to either specialise in Events Management or become an effective Tourism and Business Manager with the ability to work worldwide.
Duration
- Two semesters
Intakes
- January
- September
Fees
- £16,950
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Special Features
- 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.
Degrees Available
- 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.
Programme Details
Location: UPIC at the University of Plymouth
Intake: January and September
Standard Modules – All Pathways
- Business Foundations: You will build on your knowledge and understanding of business concepts, strategies and models by looking at different types of organisations and a variety of sectors.
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication (ILSC)
- Introduction to Marketing
- Principles of ICT
Specialist Modules
Module and Programme Overview (PDF)
- Principles of Economics
- Organisational Behaviour and Leadership
- The Tourism Industry
- Tourism Environments and Behaviour
Careers
- Catering Manager
- Event Manager
- Hotel manager
- Travel Agency Manager
Why we chose UPIC
Hear from our students about what helped them choose Plymouth, and what is so special about their experiences as a student at UPIC.