International Tourism Management BA (Hons)

**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.