BSc (Hons) Tourism Management

This course is about an integrated approach to management in the tourism sector. It combines study of a range of academic perspectives relevant to tourism with opportunities for practical experience ‘on the doorstep’ in tourism activities in an area of outstanding natural beauty - which regularly is highly rated for both physical & experiential aspects of tourism. Topics incorporate contributions from tourism practitioners in enterprises of all sizes (particularly SME); operating different business models (year-round, seasonal); for profit, social enterprises, voluntary sector; in Wales & around the World.Tourism is growing across the world. Increasing incomes, appetite for travel and greater leisure time, combined to give a decade of sustained growth up to 2020. And, while Covid led to setbacks, it seems clear that the previous trajectory will resume. This is a complex sector, with implications for balanced growth across the UK and globally, sustainability and opportunities for social enterprise. This combines to make for a rich academic experience, leading to many career opportunities.You will be part of a thriving community of students in the Business School, with opportunities for work experience and extra-curricular activities that support personal development. The School has a number of active societies and gives all students the chance to take part in national business competitions.‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see our website for more information.