BA (Hons) International Tourism Management (including Foundation Year)

**Discover more about one of the world's leading industries through a hands-on exploration of how places and organisations benefit from tourists through sustainable tourism development.****Why Study With Us?**Here's a quote from graduate Alice Tetlow: “I flourished as a person at The University of Chester and it was the networking, development of skills, and building of knowledge that has made me who I am today: a confident, independent, thriving individual who will forever value the university’s support.”We bring International Tourism Management to life with inspiring and real experiences. We are passionate about sustainable and responsible tourism management. You will learn in creative ways, how tourism destinations are managed to be successful, sustainable and competitive. We develop outstanding tourism professionals so that you, like Alice, can succeed in your future career. This degree course is accredited by the Tourism Management Institute and is recognised by the Institute of Travel and Tourism. You can be confident you’ll have a great experience on a programme valued by professionals and industry. Chester is one of the UK’s leading historic tourism destinations. It is an ideal place to explore tourism marketing, development and management ideas that can be applied across the globe.  Our business campus in the heart of the city, is both state of the art and welcoming. This is a special and unique place that will enable you to flourish and grow from undergraduate student to confident tourism professional. You are a name here. We value your uniqueness. Throughout your degree course, you will be mentored and supported by a Personal Tutor. These are the people who will support you through life’s challenges. You will also benefit from our Student Experience Representatives. These are the students who make sure that your voice is heard. Tourism is a fast-paced, competitive industry. We will equip you with much more than tourism knowledge. Your future employers are seeking skills that we develop with you. You will leave with valuable experiences that will give you an edge at interview and in the workplace.Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so.