Economics & Hospitality and Tourism Management Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Study with us\
• study in a department which is home to the Fraser of Allander Institute - a leading research institute which offers internship and work placement opportunities for our students\
• use key economics concepts and models to better understand real-world problems\
• develop excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers\
•  Ranked 2nd in Scotland and 9th in the UK for Economics (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).\
• a degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management opens doors to the largest and fast-growing sector of the economy\
• Ranked in the top 45 universities worldwide for Hospitality & Tourism Management (Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024).

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Why this course?\
• Following the recent global economic crisis, economics is more important and relevant than ever. Decisions on money, banking, interest rates, taxation and government spending affect us all, with global consequences.\
• Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together.\
• Our degree will give you the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to different audiences. You’ll also develop excellent mathematical, statistical and problem-solving skills.\
• Studying Hospitality & Tourism Management will prepare you for leadership roles in a dynamic industry which generates £5 billion to the Scottish economy and creates one in 10 jobs. You’ll have the skills to manage operations and business across a range of industries including hospitality, tourism and events.\
• On graduating, you could apply for membership of professional bodies such as the Institute of Hospitality, the Institute of Travel & Tourism, Tourism Society or the Royal Geographical Society.  

 • Develop skills which are highly valued by graduate recruiters through our innovative Management Development Programme