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

This is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the degree course. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.<br/>Pathways available:<br/>BA (Hons) International Tourism Management<br/>BA (Hons) International Tourism Management with Internship<br/><br/>Tourism remains one of the largest industries in the world. And where better to study International Tourism Management than a destination that attracts millions of visitors each year?<br/><br/>Cardiff is a thriving capital city, with exciting events and visitor attractions, a rich cultural heritage, scenic natural beauty spots and innovative tourism industry. Youll have endless opportunities to network with industry experts and gain real-world destination management work experience in Cardiff and beyond.<br/><br/>Our International Tourism Management degree is professionally accredited by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), the Institute of Hospitality (IOH) and an Educational Partner of The Travel Association (ABTA) – enabling you to apply for the competitive ABTA Internship.<br/><br/>Your learning is supported by research undertaken by the Welsh Centre for Tourism Research (WCTR), the Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE) and our academic staff.<br/><br/>Get ready for a career in tourism with insights from big names in the industry such as Visit Wales, Principality Stadium, Cardiff Airport, Utilita Arena Cardiff, CADW, Cardiff Castle, and Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. We’ll equip you with key management skills and a deep understanding of how tourism impacts the economy, environment, and society.<br/><br/>Work on live briefs with real organisations and visit a variety of popular tourist attractions and destinations. This hands-on experience helps you connect what you learn in class to the real world, both in the UK, Europe and internationally. You can even choose to study a language as part of your degree - giving you a competitive edge in the global marketplace.<br/><br/>We also offer an optional year-long work placement in the UK or abroad, between year two and the final year, with our International Tourism Management with Internship pathway. Past internships have included Universal Studios, Disney, Camp America, Virgin Atlantic and TUI.<br/><br/>As a member of Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), we’ve made sure sustainability and ethical thinking are at the heart of our degree, so you’ll graduate ready to lead with purpose and make a real difference in the world.

There's still time to gain an award-winning university experience at Cardiff Met, ranked a top 3 Welsh university (Uni Compare Rankings 2026).<br/><br/>Whatever your subject interest or career aspirations, you'll be encouraged to realise your full potential, with Cardiff Met's expert teaching staff and supportive learning environment. You'll learn about real-world problems, gain career-relevant experience through work placements and live briefs, and graduate with the skills needed to make positive change.

<br/><br/>Cardiff Met’s professionally accredited courses are designed to set you up perfectly for the world of work. Alongside industry-standard teaching, you'll have access to year-round careers support, a dedicated entrepreneurship team for those looking to set up their own business and opportunities to study abroad.<br/><br/>Cardiff is also consistently ranked as one of the UK's most affordable cities (NatWest Student Living Index)! You'll be able to enjoy the food scene, nightlife, shops, green spaces, waterways and more, all on a student budget! <br/><br/>Interested in playing Sport? Cardiff Met is considered a top UK university for student sport, offering an accredited performance environment focused on ensuring you achieve both your sporting and academic aspirations.